White Sox Practice #5

Team Name
White Sox
Location
John Burroughs BD Field
Date
04/11/2019
Start Time
6:00
End Time
7:20
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:45 (BELOW GOLD)
Wiffle Circle stopwatch 5:45-6:00 timer 15 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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PRACTICE STARTS AT 6:00 (BELOW BLACK)
Backyard Clean Up stopwatch 6:00-6:15 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
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THROWING Structured Catch Play stopwatch 6:15-6:25 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
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CREATE FOCUS - Only throw on coach's verbal
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Four Corner Receiving
stopwatch 6:30-6:45 timer 15 Minutes
How To Coach: Hitting #3
stopwatch 6:45-7:00 timer 15 Minutes
Home to First stopwatch 7:00-7:15 timer 15 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
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FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 7:15-7:20 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
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SELF-CONFIDENCE

"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