Indoor Practice 10/25/18
Team Name
Colorado Bighorns 8U
Location
Dynamic Sports
Date
10/25/2018
Start Time
5:30
End Time
7:30
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:16 (BELOW GOLD)
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
Notes:
Facilitate 15 mins prior to start of practice for those who show up early
Four Corner Receiving
5:23-5:30 
7 Minutes
5:23-5:30 7 Minutes
Four-Corner Receiving is a drill to work on catching the baseball (basic receiving for beginning baseball players). It is easy to execute, safe for beginning...Read More
Notes:
Facilitate 15 mins prior to start of practice for those who show up early
PRACTICE STARTS AT 5:30 (BELOW BLACK)
~ 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
Notes:
jog 50% x2, sprint 75%, side shuffle, butt kickers, high knees, backpedal, Stealing x 2, Secondary and read drill x2, Tagging Up x2 (see video at bottom)
One Knee Catch
5:40-5:45 5 Minutes
5:40-5:45 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
Notes:
Balanced position, 4 seam grip, finish with glove hand as shield, throwing hand across glove side knee, receive the ball two hands (thumbs). End with competition of first to 10 in a row
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
Notes:
Pop, Chest, Throw (each step with commands from coach), transition to catch/receive freely ending with competition of first to 10 in a row
The Buffet Drill is most effectively run as a Quick Defense drill and combines four movements of baseball athleticism into a fun, quick activity. Run...Read More
Notes:
3 groups of 4. Three cones equal distance apart (10-12 ft) along a line with coach at the end. (Long catch, grounder, quick catch, flip, pop up)
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Two Tee Drill
6:00-6:05 5 Minutes
6:00-6:05 5 Minutes
Station #1 Coach = Eddie; 3 cones to encourage stance/stride. Focus on timing of "stride, load, swing" reinforcing balance stance/finish and load position. Encourge "End of the bat towards catcher, then end of the bat to the ball during swing. Emphasize hip rotation and back shoulder through the ball
BP Reps: Soft Toss
6:05-6:10 5 Minutes
6:05-6:10 5 Minutes
Station #1 Coach = Tyler; 3 cones to encourage stance/stride. Focus on timing of "stride, load, swing" reinforcing balance stance/finish and load position. Encourge "End of the bat towards catcher, then end of the bat to the ball during swing. Emphasize hip rotation and back shoulder through the ball
BP Reps: Front Toss
6:10-6:15 5 Minutes
6:10-6:15 5 Minutes
Station #1 Coach = Jason; 3 cones to encourage stance/stride. Focus on timing of "stride, load, swing" reinforcing balance stance/finish and load position. Encourge "End of the bat towards catcher, then end of the bat to the ball during swing. Emphasize hip rotation and back shoulder through the ball
Separation Drills
6:15-6:22 7 Minutes
6:15-6:22 7 Minutes
Station #2 Coach = Ryan; Glove Flip, Hand Flip, 2 Spot Receiving with hand flip
Double Play Feeds SS
6:22-6:29 7 Minutes
6:22-6:29 7 Minutes
Station #2 Coach = Ryan ; Dart Throw and Underhand Flips to player covering the bag. 2nd baseman teach proper stance at the bag and proper receiving position, then "POP" to target at 1st base
How to Coach: Pitching #1
6:29-6:44 15 Minutes
6:29-6:44 15 Minutes
Station #3 Coaches = Brian and Wes; 2 pitchers and 2 coaches. follow video progression. Establish 0 = Stance (feet, glove, eyes). Establish 1=balance with leg lift and proper body position. 15-30 pitcher per player
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Ground Ball Put Outs
6:54-7:24 30 Minutes
6:54-7:24 30 Minutes
Baseball diamond is set up. 5 players take the field (P, 3rd, SS, 2nd, 1st), remaining players are baserunners. Infield focuses on appropriate base put outs, situational outs (0,1,2)
