Last Practice

Team Name
D.Backs
Location
Pan Pacific
Date
06/02/2019
Start Time
11:00
End Time
11:40
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 10:50 (BELOW GOLD)
WARM UP Fundamentals: Dynamic Warm Up stopwatch 10:50-11:00 timer 10 Minutes
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
notes Notes:
Explain principles of movement-based workouts. Take time to TEACH movements.
PRACTICE STARTS AT 11:00 (BELOW BLACK)
EARLY ACTIVITY Wiffle Circle stopwatch 11:00-11:15 timer 15 Minutes
Wiffle Circle is an Early Activity drill that can be run during the 15-minutes prior to practice start time.  It can also be ran as a pre-game drill...Read More
notes Notes:
Goal: Batters use proper grip, proper stance, and swing HARD!
THROW Outfield Approach stopwatch 11:15-11:25 timer 10 Minutes
The Approach Drill is designed to train and teach the concept of taking angles to the ball in the outfield.  Also, it is a great drill for teaching or...Read More
notes Notes:
Focus on legs and the loaded throwing position. Feel the burn!!
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
BASERUNNING Water Balloon BP stopwatch 11:30-11:40 timer 10 Minutes
Water Balloon BP can be run as a side station during batting practice, or as an Early Activity.  Because of a high fun-factor, you WILL have smiles on...Read More
notes Notes:
First review Home-to-First. Then, use cones to force the banana curve. Encourage aggressive turn.

"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?