Second Day – PLAY BALL!

Team Name
D.Backs
Location
FIELD #1
Date
03/24/2019
Start Time
11:00
End Time
12:00
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 11:00 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 11:00 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Fundamentals: Dynamic Warm Up stopwatch 11:00-11:10 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 11:10-11:20 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 11:20-11:32 timer 12 Minutes
Ball in glove; from fielding triangle; all MUST execute footwork!
How To Coach: Hitting #1
stopwatch 11:32-11:45 timer 13 Minutes
TEACH - start with legs.
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
BASERUNNING Base Hit Turns stopwatch 11:50-12:00 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?