4/5 Astros – Reeves Practice #1

Team Name

Location

JWP - Field 9

Date

03/06/2021

Start Time

3:00

End Time

4:05

EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 3:00 (BELOW GOLD)

PRACTICE STARTS AT 3:00 (BELOW BLACK)

WARM UP Touch ‘Em All stopwatch

3:00-3:10

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:

Gotta teach the bases at least once. Stomp and yell!

THROWING Hula Hoop Throwing stopwatch

3:10-3:20

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:

Hula Hoop Throwing - Review 4-seam grip, ankle eye, power step, throw.

Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)

How to Coach: Infield #1 (Training)

3:20-3:32

12 Minutes

Same Drill as PP#1. Review: Fielding Triangle, Alligator Mouth, Ankle Eye

Hitting Grip and Stance

3:32-3:45

13 Minutes

Two coaches = Two Tees. Feet first, then grip.

WATER BREAK (5min)

BASERUNNING Treasure Map Challenge stopwatch

3:50-4:00

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:

Treasure Map Challenge - Highlight a different position on each map. Shuffle up and deal!

FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch

4:00-4:05

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:

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.