Fall CP – Practice #3

Team Name
Fire Cardinals
Location
Wheaton Forest #2
Date
09/14/2021
Start Time
5:30
End Time
7:00
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:15 (BELOW GOLD)
EARLY ACTIVITY Ground Ball Reps – No Throw and Flip stopwatch 5:15-5:30 timer 15 Minutes
Ground Ball Reps - No Throw + Flip is an infield drill used during Station Instruction or as an Early Activity.  One coach can easily entertain an entire...Read More
notes Notes:
Spread out hitters for safety.
PRACTICE STARTS AT 5:30 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Dyn Warm Up 6U #1 stopwatch 5:30-5:40 timer 10 Minutes
Dynamic Warm Up 6U is a movement-based warm up routine specific to athletes age 6+.  The Dynamic Warm Up is today's warm up routine.  Gone are the...Read More
notes Notes:
Teach the routine - both structure and movements.
THROW No Partner Throwing #3 stopwatch 5:40-5:50 timer 10 Minutes
No Partner Throwing is designed for the youngest players and run early in the season.  The set up and structure allow for safety as athletes will throw...Read More
notes Notes:
Reinforce legs, introduce fundamentals of glove and throwing arm.
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
3 Step Hitting
stopwatch 5:50-6:02 timer 12 Minutes
Focus on feet, use three cones for stance & stride.
How to Coach: Ground Balls #3
stopwatch 6:02-6:14 timer 12 Minutes
Richard - Instruction moves to hands & arms (punch position)
Structured Catch Play
stopwatch 6:14-6:26 timer 12 Minutes
Shawn
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Scrimmage stopwatch 6:31-6:56 timer 25 Minutes
A scrimmage is a time for kids to put the hard work into action, and experience the pressure of competition.  Simulate game play by splitting into groups...Read More
notes Notes:
Batters, reinforce running through first! Fielders -- proper throw/catch mechanics from prior drills.
MENTAL / FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 6:56-7:00 timer 4 Minutes
Life Lesson discussions provide the opportunity to briefly talk about the characteristics of a champion.  Use the Dugout Captain suggestions for each...Read More
notes Notes:
Hand out Jerseys, let me know ab exchanges. Game 9:00 Upper County field -- get there ahead of time.

"Confidence comes from being prepared."

– John Wooden

SELF CONFIDENCE

  •  Confidence is earned: Hard work = Improved skill = Confidence
  •  Team Culture - Expect to Win vs. Not to Lose
  •  Look the Part - Posture, Body Language, Self-Talk