Cubs Tball Practice 2

Team Name
Cubs
Location
Sports Park SP 1
Date
02/13/2020
Start Time
4:15
End Time
5:20
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 4:00 (BELOW GOLD)
CATCH GAME Two Spot Receiving stopwatch 4:00-4:15 timer 15 Minutes
Two-Spot Receiving is a drill for athletes learning how to receive the baseball.  The belt is the deciding line, determining whether an athlete will catch...Read More
notes Notes:
Players on a line, toss wiffle ball to each one, count the number of catches
PRACTICE STARTS AT 4:15 (BELOW BLACK)
POSITIONS Positions and Movements stopwatch 4:15-4:25 timer 10 Minutes
Positions and Movements is a beginning drill to introduce young ballplayers to the positions... and movements... of this wonderful game.  Like a game...Read More
notes Notes:
Copy Cat - Positions, movements. Quiz on position locations.
WARM UP Touch ‘Em All stopwatch 4:25-4:35 timer 10 Minutes
Touch 'em All is an introductory baserunning drill designed to promote field awareness and familiarity with the bases.  Run early in the season for beginning...Read More
notes Notes:
Run to each base, big stomp, shout base > advance 1 kids/base
THROWING No Partner Throwing #1 stopwatch 4:35-4:45 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:
Review grip, wiffle and tennis balls, back foot on cone, lean back and throw
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How to Coach: Ground Balls #1
stopwatch 4:50-5:02 timer 12 Minutes
Review Ready position, fielding triangle, alligator hands, ankle eye step shuffle throw. Add POP if ready
Hitting Grip and Stance
stopwatch 5:02-5:15 timer 13 Minutes
hand over the fire, grab thumb, point to the sky, over the shoulder
FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 5:15-5:20 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
notes Notes:
Life Lesson Discussion - SPORTSMANSHIP

"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.