5U #2

Team Name
5U #2
Location
Date
02/06/2017
Start Time
04:00 PM
End Time
05:20 PM
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 3:45 (BELOW GOLD)
EARLY ACTIVITY Treasure Map Challenge stopwatch - timer 15 Minutes
The Treasure Map Challenge is a great way to introduce the baseball field, positions, and names to your players. Use the concept of a treasure map to peak...Read More
notes Notes:
(See end of practice) Show maps, teach positions, as kids get familiar with maps.
PRACTICE STARTS AT 04:00 PM (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Fundamentals: Dynamic Warm Up stopwatch - 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:
Practice moving in lines (one at a time, on coach's verbal). Involve baseball movements (pitcher motion, catcher stance, infielder fielding)
THROW No Partner Throwing #1 stopwatch - 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)
How to Coach: Infield #1 (Training)
stopwatch - timer 12 Minutes
Ball in glove; from fielding triangle; all MUST execute footwork!
How To Coach: Hitting #1
stopwatch - timer 13 Minutes
TEACH - start with feet (use stance and step cones).
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
BASERUNNING Home to First stopwatch - timer 10 Minutes
Home-to-First coaches the correct way to run through the first base bag.  As part of Baserunning or Conditioning, this drill can be run near the end...Read More
notes Notes:
Review Home-to-First. Emphasize stepping ON the base!
Treasure Map Challenge Treasure Map Challenge stopwatch - timer 5 Minutes
The Treasure Map Challenge is a great way to introduce the baseball field, positions, and names to your players. Use the concept of a treasure map to peak...Read More
notes Notes:
Pass out these maps and assign coloring homework

"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?