Focus on fundamental drills like fielding ground balls, catching fly balls, and hitting fundamentals.
Day 1: Focus on Fundamentals
Warm-up (10 minutes): Light jogging, arm circles, and dynamic stretches.
Throwing (20 minutes):
Catching: Practice catching throws from different distances and angles.
Throwing: Focus on proper stance, grip, and follow-through.
Hitting (20 minutes):
T-ball: Focus on good contact and proper stance.
Soft toss: Practice hitting balls thrown by a coach.
Fielding (20 minutes):
Ground balls: Practice fielding ground balls to first base and other positions.
Fly balls: Practice catching fly balls and throwing to the base.
Cool-down (10 minutes): Static stretches.
We will fine-tune techniques so you can feel confident and be successful!
Continue practicing building fundamental skills with drills that emphasize throwing, hitting, and fielding while incorporating fun and engaging activities.
Day 3: Focus on Throwing & Fielding
Warm-up (10 minutes):
Light jogging and dynamic stretching.
Throwing warm-up focusing on proper form and accuracy.
Throwing Drills (20 minutes):
Cone Throwing: Players throw to cones at varying distances, focusing on accuracy and power.
Partner Throwing: Players practice throwing to each other, focusing on quick and accurate throws.
Fielding Drills (20 minutes):
Ground Ball Drills: Players practice fielding ground balls, focusing on proper footwork and glove placement.
Infield Drills: Players practice fielding pop-ups and throws to first base.
Cool-down (10 minutes):
Static stretching.
Fun Activity (10 minutes):
Homerun Derby: Players take batting practice, focusing on hitting the ball hard and far.
Day 4: Focus on Hitting & Baserunning
Warm-up (10 minutes):
Light jogging and dynamic stretching.
Hitting warm-up focusing on proper stance and swing.
Hitting Drills (20 minutes):
Tee Drills: Players practice hitting off a tee, focusing on solid contact and proper swing mechanics.
Soft Toss: Players practice hitting off a soft toss, focusing on timing and contact.
Baserunning Drills (20 minutes):
Base Running Races: Players practice running the bases, focusing on speed and proper turns.
Tag-Out Drills: Players practice sliding and avoiding tags.
Cool-down (10 minutes):
Static stretching.
Fun Activity (10 minutes):
Base Running Races: Players race each other around the bases.
Tips for Beginner Practices:
Keep it fun and engaging: Use games and activities to keep players motivated.
Focus on fundamentals: Emphasize proper technique and skills.
Break down complex skills: Teach skills in small steps.
Provide positive reinforcement: Encourage players and celebrate their successes.
Make sure players are hydrated and take breaks when needed .
We will continue to review basics and work on mastering fielding techniques and transition to 3 step batting and throwing.
Day 2: Building on the Basics
Warm-up (10 minutes): Light jogging, arm circles, and dynamic stretches.
Throwing (20 minutes):
Accuracy drills: Practice throwing to specific targets.
Quick throws: Work on throwing quickly and accurately.
Hitting (20 minutes):
Repeat T-ball and soft toss: Continue practicing good contact and stance.
Short game situations: Have players hit different areas of the field.
Fielding (20 minutes):
Quick fielding: Practice fielding balls quickly and accurately.
Base running: Practice running to first base safely.
Cool-down (10 minutes): Static stretches.
Advance players will work on skill-specific drills for hitting, fielding, and pitching, and team-oriented activities, with a focus on developing situational awareness and game-day readiness.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of a potential practice plan:
1. Warm-up and Conditioning (15-20 minutes):
Dynamic Stretching: Arm circles, torso twists, leg swings, and light jogging to prepare muscles for activity.
Light Cardio: Jogging laps or short sprints to increase heart rate and blood flow.
Throwing Drills: Focus on accuracy and velocity with a variety of throws, including underhand, overhand, and sidearm.
2. Skill-Specific Drills (40-60 minutes):
Hitting:
Batting Practice: Focus on hitting to different parts of the field, working on contact, power, and timing.
Adapt to player needs: Tailor practice plans to the specific needs and skill levels of your team.
We will be focusing on skill development and game-like situations:
General Structure (Each Day):
Warm-up (10-15 minutes): Dynamic stretching, light jogging, and throwing drills.
Skill Development (40-50 minutes): Focus on a specific skill or drill each day, rotating through hitting, fielding, and pitching.
Game Situations (20-30 minutes): Scrimmages, situational hitting, and defensive drills.
Cool-down (5-10 minutes): Static stretching and team meeting.
Lesson 5: Hitting Focus - Contact and Power
Skill Development:
Contact Drills: Focus on proper swing mechanics and making solid contact (e.g., tee work, soft toss, short hops).
Power Drills: Drills to increase bat speed and power (e.g., load-up drills, hitting off a tee with a focus on power).
Game Situations:
Situational Hitting: Practice hitting with runners on base, focusing on driving in runs or getting on base.
Focus on hitting and base running.
Lesson 6: Fielding Focus - Infield Drills
Skill Development:
Ground Ball Drills: Focus on fielding ground balls at different angles and making accurate throws (e.g., short hops, 2-ball drill).
Infield Double Play Drills: Practice turning double plays at second base.
Game Situations:
Infield Scrimmage: Focus on defensive plays and communication.
Lesson 7: Fielding Focus - Outfield Drills
Skill Development:
Fly Ball Drills: Practice catching fly balls at different depths and making accurate throws (e.g., L-patterns, crow hop).
Outfield Relay Drills: Practice throwing through the relay to the infield.
Game Situations:
Outfield Scrimmage: Focus on defensive plays and communication.
Situational Fielding: Practice fielding in various game situations (e.g., deep fly balls, line drives).
Lesson 8: Pitching Focus - Mechanics and Control
Skill Development:
Pitching Mechanics: Focus on proper pitching mechanics (e.g., throwing drills and motion drills).
Control Drills: Practice throwing strikes and hitting specific locations (e.g., target drills, cone drills).
Game Situations:
Simulated Game Situations: if needed: Practice pitching in various game situations (e.g., 2-strike situations, bases loaded).
Pitcher vs. Batter: Practice pitching against batters to simulate game conditions.
Lesson 9: Baserunning Focus - Speed and Strategy
Skill Development:
Base Running Drills: Focus on proper base running techniques (e.g., leadoffs, jumps, sliding).
Stealing Drills: Practice stealing bases and reading the pitcher.
Game Situations:
Practice base running in a game-like.
Situational Base Running: Practice base running in various game situations (e.g., hit and run, squeeze bunt).
Lesson 10: Team Focus - Game Simulation
Skill Development:
Review and Reinforce: Review the skills and drills practiced throughout the week.
Team Communication: Emphasize communication and teamwork.
