Shetland #4

Team Name
Cardinals
Location
Field 4M
Date
03/04/2017
Start Time
10:00 AM
End Time
11:03
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 10:00 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 10:00 AM (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Relay Races stopwatch 10:00-10:10 timer 10 Minutes
Relay Races are a baseball friendly version of the standard relay race. Let's not make this more complicated that it is. Two equal lines, everybody runs,...Read More
notes Notes:
Net setup, 3 balls on cones at various distances. Run to each cone and throw balls into net and then back to the line. First team to finish gets 5 points. Each team gets an additional point for each ball that goes into the net. Winning team gets to bat first in scrimmage at the end of practice.
THROWING No Partner Throwing #1 stopwatch 10:10-10:20 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:
Need enough balls to set up individual buckets or ball piles.
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How to Coach: Infield #2 (Training)
stopwatch 10:20-10:30 timer 10 Minutes
Right, left, shuffle throw (clean up footwork, then speed up)
BP Reps: Front Toss
stopwatch 10:30-10:40 timer 10 Minutes
Set up as a hitting circuit with as many helpers as possible. Ideally three coaches to have
FUN Scrimmage stopwatch 10:40-11:00 timer 20 Minutes
A scrimmage is a time for kids to put the hard work into action, and experience the pressure of competition.  Simulate game play by splitting into groups...Read More
notes Notes:
Practice taking the field. 3 off of the machine then to the tee.
FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 11:00-11:03 timer 3 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 - BE AGGRESSIVE

"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