May 8 Practice

Team Name
Royals
Location
Pan Pacific Park -- Field 3
Date
05/08/2018
Start Time
6:00
End Time
7:25
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:45 (BELOW GOLD)
Early Activity Wiffle Circle stopwatch 5:45-6:00 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:
You don't need to do this, but if you're there early boys like hitting wiffle balls.
PRACTICE STARTS AT 6:00 (BELOW BLACK)
Warm Up Dyn Warm Up 8U #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
notes Notes:
Jog (25%,50%,75%,100%); side shuffle, butt kickers;high knees;walking lunges;run backward; sprints (100%)
Throwing One Knee Catch stopwatch 6:10-6:20 timer 10 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 Notes:
5 minutes one knee catch; 5 play catch with partner; emphasize quality throws
Quick Defense Buffet Drill stopwatch 6:20-6:35 timer 15 Minutes
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 Notes:
Good drill to get a little extra practice on grounders, catching, and fly balls
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Live BP
stopwatch 6:40-6:55 timer 15 Minutes
Instead of using the tee, you could use some of our kids who consistent pitchers -- Tyler, Henry, Darsie. Nathan or Jesse can catch. You could consider bringing out the mound for this.
3 Step Hitting
stopwatch 6:55-7:10 timer 15 Minutes
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Baserunning Base Hit Turns stopwatch 7:15-7:25 timer 10 Minutes
A Base Hit Turn is the action taken by a baserunner while rounding first after a base hit.  The ball has reached the outfield safely, which means the...Read More
notes Notes:

"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