Practice 4/2

Team Name
Rays
Location
Long Park
Date
01/18/2017
Start Time
6:30
End Time
7:30
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:45 (BELOW GOLD)
EARLY ACTIVITY Wiffle Circle stopwatch 5:45-6:15 timer 30 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
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Goal: Batters use proper grip, proper stance, and swing HARD!
How To Coach: Hitting #1 stopwatch 6:15-6:30 timer 15 Minutes
How to Coach: Hitting #1 is the first "lesson" in teaching young athletes how to hit.  Whether run at a team practice or with an athlete 1-on-1, HTC:...Read More
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PRACTICE STARTS AT 6:30 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Fundamentals: Dynamic Warm Up stopwatch 6:30-6:40 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 6:40-6:50 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)
Two Spot Receiving
stopwatch 6:50-7:02 timer 12 Minutes
Ball in glove; from fielding triangle; all MUST execute footwork!
TEACH - start with legs.
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
BASERUNNING Base Hit Turns stopwatch 7:20-7:30 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.

"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?