First Practice/Outdoor – 120 Minutes

Team Name
First Practice/Outdoor – 120 Minutes
Location
Eastern Hancock MS
Date
03/03/2020
Start Time
6:00
End Time
7:45
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:45 (BELOW GOLD)
Early Activity Baseball Basics stopwatch 5:45-6:00 timer 15 Minutes
Baseball Basics is a practice segment scheduled to provide you, the coach, with the opportunity to introduce what's to come!  Teach your team the basics...Read More
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PRACTICE STARTS AT 6:00 (BELOW BLACK)
Warm Up Dyn Warm Up 12U #1 stopwatch 6:00-6:10 timer 10 Minutes
~ SEE "EXECUTION KEYS" BELOW FOR AGE-SPECIFIC SUGGESTION LIST ~ The Dynamic Warm Up is today's warm up routine.  Gone are the days of standing in a...Read More
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Early One Knee Catch stopwatch 6:10-6:15 timer 5 Minutes
One Knee Catch is a throwing drill typically done as part of the Throwing Progression (a routine to follow while warming the arm up).  Depending on...Read More
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Baserunning Fundamentals: Leadoffs stopwatch 6:15-6:25 timer 10 Minutes
Fundamentals: Leadoffs is a drill to teach basics of taking a lead.  Initially, it can be run during Baserunning segment of practice.  Then, these fundamentals...Read More
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Quick Defense Live BP stopwatch 6:25-6:35 timer 10 Minutes
Live BP is a catch-all drill for "batting practice."  For Dugout Captain practice plans, this drill can mean using a different device (tee, soft toss,...Read More
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Throughout Practice
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How to Coach: Pitching #1
stopwatch 6:40-6:55 timer 15 Minutes
Throughout Practice
Home to First
stopwatch 6:55-7:10 timer 15 Minutes
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Baserunning Leads & Breaks – Catcher Throws stopwatch 7:15-7:35 timer 20 Minutes
Leads & Breaks - Catcher Throws is run at the end of practice during the Baserunning segment.  It involves sprint work infused with leadoff fundamentals,...Read More
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Finish Bucket Free Throws stopwatch 7:35-7:45 timer 10 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
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"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