GAME Fixes
Team Name
Dodgers
Location
Vista View
Date
02/27/2017
Start Time
4:00
End Time
5:30
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 3:45 (BELOW GOLD)
2 Lines, 1 Coach is a simple name for a simple drill. Options include running this drill as an Early Activity, or during station instruction. Coach...Read More
Notes:
Work on getting FAST/SLOW/FAST - attack the ball
PRACTICE STARTS AT 4:00 (BELOW BLACK)
Fundamentals: Leadoffs is a drill to teach basics of taking a lead. Initially, it can be run during Baserunning segment of practice. Then, these fundamentals...Read More
Notes:
Kids aren't getting good leads.
Leads & Breaks is run either at the beginning (Early Baserunning) or end of practice (Baserunning). It involves sprint work infused with leadoff...Read More
Notes:
Work on picking up 3rd base coach for signals. Get a good break and run hard
The Secondary & Read Drill is a baserunning drill operated at second base. The goal is to take baserunning instruction one level "deeper." Athletes...Read More
Notes:
Get a good secondary lead moving toward the next bag, anticipate a pass ball. Have pitchers work on covering home on a pass ball
WATER BREAK (5min)
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Leads & Breaks - Catcher Throws is run at the end of practice during the Baserunning segment. It involves sprint work infused with leadoff fundamentals,...Read More
Notes:
Get the players to learn how to break off pitchers, help catchers to get good throws down to second, get middle inf to tag properly
"Be aggressive. Be more aggressive. Never be satisfied."
– Pete Rose, Cincinatti Reds ('63-'86)
AGGRESSIVE
- Dictate pace. Be the team that puts pressure on the opponent. Play quickly, throw strikes
- Process vs. Results - Go hard and let results take care of themselves
- We learn from aggressive mistakes. Cautious, passive mistakes waste time