Archive for February, 2012
Baseball Training Drills – Arm Warm Up for Throwing and Catching
I always start training with a gentle jog around the bases in preparation for the training session. One session I do every week is the arm warm up for throwing and catching. Arm Warm up for Throwing and Catching One partner should be placed on the foul line and the other in the infield or [...]
Baseball Base Running Drill
One of the drills we do a lot is on base running. This is all done at full speed. You can get many reps in and lots of teaching opportunities. Italso gives you a chance to work on different leads with kids and talk about you base running philosophy as well as situations. Base Running [...]
Baseball Practice Drills – Fielding Practice
My baseball practice drills always in include fielding drills. Accuracy is the name of the game with the Dead Ball drill as players are asked to hit the target time and time again. Every outfield practice must include Cut off and relays, and defense, infield and outfield drills, and general throwing mechanics must be must [...]
Baseball Practice Plans – Stations
One of my favorite practice plans is to set up different stations around the field. You will need to split the team up into three sets of kids. 3 to 4 kids per set. You will need, two buckets of balls, a Tee and two nets. Station Baseball Practice Station 1 I have a soft [...]
Catcher Drills for Base Stealing
Having been a catcher in my playing days, I know the need for hard accurate throws when runners steal. Unfortunately it is one accept of the game which is not practiced enough at Junior level, and I started doing this practice with my teams. Catcher Drills for Base Stealing Aim of the drill is to [...]
Baseball Outfield Drills – Catching Drill for Outfielders
I have a drill that is excellent for outfielders. It is JUST a catching drill; no throwing involved. It goes pretty quick so if you have 10 or 12 players there isn’t much standing around. Catching Drill for Outfielders You can do this drill a couple of ways. Put your first player in left field [...]
Coaching Tips for Youth Baseball – Fear of the Ball and The Talk Ball
When you’re working with younger and/or first time players you have many areas to cover besides teaching skills. One of the most frequent is “fear of the ball”. This is followed by getting their attention and teaching them to listen to you and to their teammates. Old Socks and Fear of the Ball Here is [...]
Coaching Baseball – Statue Throwing Drill
Nothing wild here, but a slight take off on your “Show the Ball” drill that worked well with my team was incorporating it into a game of “Statue”. Statue Throwing Drill When you call out “Statue”, all of the kids are supposed to become statues in the throwing position with the proper grip. Because they [...]
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