Shetland #2

Team Name
Cardinals
Location
Field 4S
Date
02/20/2017
Start Time
4:30 PM
End Time
5:40
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 4:30 (BELOW GOLD)
WARM UP Early Baserunning LIVE stopwatch 4:30-4:40 timer 10 Minutes
Dugout Captain's Dan Keller leads a young team through the Early Baserunning portion of practice. This is nothing more than adding baserunning fundamentals...Read More
notes Notes:
Gotta teach the bases at least once. Stomp and yell!
THROWING Hula Hoop Throwing stopwatch 4:40-4:50 timer 10 Minutes
Hula Hoop Throwing is a drill designed to work on basic throwing mechanics.  Highlights include stepping with the opposite foot and utilizing a proper...Read More
notes Notes:
Hula Hoop Throwing - Review 4-seam grip, ankle eye, power step, throw.
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How to Coach: Ground Balls #1
stopwatch 4:50-5:00 timer 10 Minutes
Same Drill as PP#1. Review: Fielding Triangle, Alligator Mouth, Ankle Eye
Hitting Grip and Stance
stopwatch 5:00-5:10 timer 10 Minutes
Two coaches = Two Tees. Feet first, then grip.
Waiter Tray Receiving
stopwatch 5:10-5:20 timer 10 Minutes
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
BASERUNNING Treasure Map Challenge stopwatch 5:25-5:35 timer 10 Minutes
The Treasure Map Challenge is a great way to introduce the baseball field, positions, and names to your players. Use the concept of a treasure map to peak...Read More
notes Notes:
Treasure Map Challenge - Highlight a different position on each map. Shuffle up and deal!
FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 5:35-5:40 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:
Life Lesson Discussion - SPORTSMANSHIP
PRACTICE STARTS AT 4:30 PM (BELOW BLACK)

"Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn."

– John Maxwell, Author

SPORTSMANSHIP

  •  Win with class, lose with pride. Either way, have a good time!
  •  Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
  •  Beat your opponent in such a way that he wants to compete with you again.