Nationals 4-1-21

Team Name
Nationals
Location
Date
02/02/2017
Start Time
5:30
End Time
5:30
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 3:55 (BELOW GOLD)
WARM UP Fundamentals: Dynamic Warm Up stopwatch 3:55-4:05 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.
THROW No Partner Throwing #2 stopwatch 4:05-4:15 timer 10 Minutes
No Partner Throwing is designed for the youngest players and run early in the season.  The set up and structure allow for safety as athletes will throw...Read More
notes Notes:
Focus on legs and the loaded throwing position. Feel the burn!!
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Hula Hoop Throwing
stopwatch 4:15-4:25 timer 10 Minutes
Throwing basics and competition and fun
Two Spot Receiving
stopwatch 4:25-4:35 timer 10 Minutes
Above belt = "Thumbs up" / Below belt = "Pinkies down"
Ground Ball Quick Catch
stopwatch 4:35-4:45 timer 10 Minutes
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
BP Reps: Wiffle Ball
stopwatch 4:50-5:00 timer 10 Minutes
Darts from one-knee, underhand... find that barrel.
How To Coach: Hitting #1
stopwatch 5:00-5:10 timer 10 Minutes
TEACH - Legs, legs, legs (get athletes to lock in!)
BP Reps: Soft Toss
stopwatch 5:10-5:20 timer 10 Minutes
BASERUNNING Base Hit Turns stopwatch 5:20-5:30 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:
First review Home-to-First. Then, use cones to force the banana curve. Encourage aggressive turn.
PRACTICE STARTS AT 5:30 (BELOW BLACK)

"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?