First attempt 60 Minutes

Team Name
Giants
Location
London Bridge
Date
04/12/2018
Start Time
4:00
End Time
5:20
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 4:00 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 4:00 (BELOW BLACK)
Warm Up First attempt 60 Minutes stopwatch 4:00-4:05 timer 5 Minutes
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notes Notes:
Running to the tree and back, 3 times
Throwing First attempt 60 Minutes stopwatch 4:05-4:15 timer 10 Minutes
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notes Notes:
Throwing balls to each other, tennis balls, with gloves on. Split team in two, kids throwing to each other.
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Baseball Basics
stopwatch 4:15-4:30 timer 15 Minutes
Baseball basics, introduction to the field, positions, coach mom helping in the dugout, sitting out 1 inning each game, on-deck, etc.
Lying Down Wiffle Catch
stopwatch 4:30-4:45 timer 15 Minutes
Hand-eye coordination with little wiffle balls. Light toss to the player from 5 feet away, get them to watch the ball into the glove and then SQUEEZE the glove. Removing fear from the ball. Upgrade to a tennis ball 2nd, then the soft baseballs 3rd.
Hitting Grip and Stance
stopwatch 4:45-5:00 timer 15 Minutes
Hitting, grip and feet correct off the tee. Use tennis balls so other players can field balls.
BP Reps: Wiffle Ball
stopwatch 5:00-5:15 timer 15 Minutes
Hitting with soft thrown wiffle balls, other kids catch the balls
Finish Bucket Free Throws stopwatch 5:15-5:20 timer 5 Minutes
Bucket Free Throws is a fun competition to finish practice with.  It is, as it sounds, the simple challenge of making a baseball into a bucket.  Just...Read More
notes Notes:
Picking up all the balls, throwing into the bucket.

"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