RED SOX # 5

Team Name
RED SOX # 5
Location
field 2
Date
03/12/2019
Start Time
4:00
End Time
5:23
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 3:45 (BELOW GOLD)
EARLY ACTIVITY Backyard Clean Up stopwatch 3:45-4:00 timer 15 Minutes
Backyard Clean up is an activity run during the 15-minute window before practice.  As it is completely centered on fun, Backyard Clean Up could fill any...Read More
notes Notes:
Nothing to teach here, just have fun!
PRACTICE STARTS AT 4:00 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Dyn Warm Up 8U #2 stopwatch 4:00-4:10 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:
Emphasize quality repetitions - not a race.
THROWING Feet In Concrete stopwatch 4:10-4:20 timer 10 Minutes
Feet in Concrete 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:
Followed by Structured-Catch-Play
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Fundamentals: Cuts and Relays
stopwatch 4:20-4:33 timer 13 Minutes
Bix 'X' / Be vocal / Turn gloveside
How to Coach: Ground Balls #2
stopwatch 4:33-4:48 timer 15 Minutes
Bag Man & Relay Man
stopwatch 4:48-5:03 timer 15 Minutes
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
BASERUNNING Water Cup Sliding stopwatch 5:08-5:18 timer 10 Minutes
Water Cup Sliding is a baserunning drill designed to train the fundamentals of a proper feet-first slide. Having the athlete hold water cups in both hands...Read More
notes Notes:
Toss ball up so athlete can break on catch.
FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 5:18-5:23 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:
BODY LANGUAGE

"The image that a player projects through his actions, gestures, and posture during competition."

– Dan Keller (Dugout Captain)

BODY LANGUAGE

  •  Fake it, until you make it
  •  Lead by example, your teammates will follow
  •  What are your team’s rules? (Suggestions: Head up, shoulders back, tall and proud)