Farm #3
Team Name
Dragons
Location
River Glen Park
Date
03/17/2021
Start Time
4:00
End Time
5:35
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 3:45 (BELOW GOLD)
Playing catch is the most important "drill" you will ever run as a coach! Structured Catch Play is more than just a drill. It's actually more of an organized,...Read More
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PRACTICE STARTS AT 4:00 (BELOW BLACK)
The Dynamic Warm Up is today's warm up routine. Gone are the days of standing in a circle and yanking on arms and legs. Best way to explain using common...Read More
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Take time to introduce Dynamic-Warm-Up. TEACH movements.
Two-Spot Receiving is a drill for athletes learning how to receive the baseball. The belt is the deciding line, determining whether an athlete will catch...Read More
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Thumbs above waist, pinkies below. Start without gloves.
Waiter Tray Receiving is an introductory activity to drill receiving or outfield skills during the Quick Defense portion of practice. The goal of this...Read More
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Like they are holding a pizza. Start by dropping it right into their glove.
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
WATER BREAK (5min)
A Base Hit Turn is the action taken by a baserunner while rounding first after a base hit. The ball has reached the outfield safely, which means the...Read More
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Batters
Wiffle Dodgeball is a wacky-fun drill. There's some speed/agility value, but beyond that... we're having fun here. With a keen eye placed on athlete-safety,...Read More
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foam balls
"Goal Example: Hit .400 this season. Goals earn us two big things: 1) Achievement; and, 2) Personal Development"
– Dan Keller (Dugout Captain)
GOALS
- Achievement: ego, game ball, all-star team (stuff easily forgotten)
- Development: Physical (improved swing, more power, better eye) + Character (work ethic, persistence, adversity)
- Setting goals is a skill, skills take practice. We start today: What are OUR team goals?