Practice 2018-02-22 12U – 90 Mins #3

Team Name
Cubs
Location
Eader
Date
02/22/2018
Start Time
3:45
End Time
5:15
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 3:30 (BELOW GOLD)
EARLY ACTIVITY Home Run Derby stopwatch 3:30-3:45 timer 15 Minutes
A fun Hitting Station or Early Activity Drill, Home Run Derby brings out coach's inner Chris Berman - back, back, back, back... GONE!  Designed to be...Read More
notes Notes:
Back, back, back, back, back... GONE!
PRACTICE STARTS AT 3:45 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Dyn Warm Up 12U #1 stopwatch 3:45-3:55 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:
Age-appropriate suggestions listed in Execution Keys.
THROWING Structured Catch Play stopwatch 3:55-4:05 timer 10 Minutes
Playing catch is the most important "drill" you will ever run as a coach! Structured Catch Play is more than just a drill.  It's actually more of an organized,...Read More
notes Notes:
Throwing Progression (2-Knee, 1-Knee, Concrete-Feet) followed by Structured Catch Play.
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
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Infield/OF Situations: Mastin OF; Chris IF
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Ross - Pitchers/Catchers
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
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Live BP - Mike
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Tee - Chris
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Whiffle Balls - Mastin
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Ross - Pitchers/Catchers
BASERUNNING Home to First stopwatch 5:00-5:10 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:
Teach Leadoff Fundamentals, then move into Leads & Breaks.
MENTAL / FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 5:10-5:15 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 - See discussion notes below

"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