Indoor Practice 10/6/18
Team Name
Colorado Bighorns 8U
Location
Dynamic Sports
Date
10/04/2018
Start Time
4:00
End Time
6:00
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 4:00 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 4:00 (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 (watch video below)
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)
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),
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:
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
2 Lines, 1 Coach
4:30-4:40 
10 Minutes
4:30-4:40 10 Minutes
Station #1 Begin with Fielding triangle, pop, shuffle throw to catch net. Competition at end; First player with 5 consecutive throws in the catch net (rest do 5 push ups)
Waiter Tray Receiving
4:40-4:45 5 Minutes
4:40-4:45 5 Minutes
Station #2 complete prior to "Dropstep, crossover, GO" drill.
Dropstep, Crossover, Go
4:45-4:50 5 Minutes
4:45-4:50 5 Minutes
Station #2 break down movements first (drop step, crossover, go catch the ball). Then work on blending movements together
Two Spot Receiving
4:50-4:55 5 Minutes
4:50-4:55 5 Minutes
Station #3 Complete together with " 4 corner receiving". Do this drill first
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How To Coach: Hitting #2
5:00-5:10 10 Minutes
5:00-5:10 10 Minutes
First 10 min prior to stations. Facilitate with whole group. Tee work with 3 cones for stance/stride. begin each swing bat at center of chest then load hands in "load position" or strongest punching position. No instruction on actual swing, but focus on balanced Start/ finish
BP Reps: Front Toss
5:10-5:23 13 Minutes
5:10-5:23 13 Minutes
Station #1 3 cones to encourage stance/stride. Focus on timing of "stride, load, swing" reinforcing balance stance/finish and load position
BP Reps: Soft Toss
5:23-5:36 13 Minutes
5:23-5:36 13 Minutes
Station #2 3 cones to encourage stance/stride. Focus on timing of "stride, load, swing" reinforcing balance stance/finish and load position
Fundamentals: Bunting
5:36-5:49 13 Minutes
5:36-5:49 13 Minutes
Station #3 Set up players in a line with 1 coach throwing pitches. Focus on back foot pivot/ knees facing picture, turtle pinch and bat angle position
