Practice 3

Team Name
Minor C – Nationals
Location
Minor C Field
Date
02/09/2020
Start Time
3:00
End Time
4:35
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 3:00 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 3:00 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Dyn Warm Up 8U #1 stopwatch 3:00-3:05 timer 5 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:
Age appropriate exercise suggestions.
THROWING One Knee Catch stopwatch 3:05-3:15 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:
Broken throwing first with One-Knee. Train arm path with raised glove-side knee. Catch Play after...
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
BP Reps: Wiffle Ball
stopwatch 3:15-3:25 timer 10 Minutes
Soft toss, front toss, and/or live arm.
How To Coach: Hitting #3
stopwatch 3:25-3:35 timer 10 Minutes
Live BP
stopwatch 3:35-3:45 timer 10 Minutes
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Emphasis on Exit footwork.
Olympics – Outfield
stopwatch 4:00-4:10 timer 10 Minutes
How To Coach: Pitching #2
stopwatch 4:10-4:20 timer 10 Minutes
BASERUNNING Home to First stopwatch 4:20-4:30 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:
Kick dirt on coach!! (break down, look right)
FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 4:30-4:35 timer 5 Minutes
Life Lesson discussions provide the opportunity to briefly talk about the characteristics of a champion.  Use the Dugout Captain suggestions for each...Read More
notes Notes:
SELF-CONFIDENCE

"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