Run different stations that build on player skills. This gives kids more repetition and increases skill set. Note: The practice are geared towards the intermediate and advanced baseball player. You can insert the T-ball drills where you see fit. Note: To run stations, use two of the practice plans at one practice, one for hitting and another for fielding skills. You will give the players more repetition. - 32 – www.baseball-coaching-toolbox.com © 2006 All Rights Reserved Practice Plan #1 Time Drill Throwing warm ups Pg. Tips - One knee, stationary, etc Full body stretch - Shoulder, legs, groin, and lower back Light jog around the outfield - Limbering up and preparing for drills 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45
Work on skills just practiced in drills Proper squaring and placement of ball on hitting solid grounders Water break -- Hit and Run / Make the play 14,20 Combine the two drills Combine the two drills Light throwing or hitting and general stretching Squeeze play / make the play 14,30 Cool down - - 36 – www.baseball-coaching-toolbox.com © 2006 All Rights Reserved Practice Plan #5 Time Drill Throwing warm ups Pg. Coaching Tips - One knee, stationary, etc Full body stretch - Shoulder, legs, groin, 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00
Drill Throwing warm ups Pg. Coaching Tips - One knee, stationary, etc Full body stretch - Shoulder, legs, groin, and lower back jog around the outfield - Limbering up and preparing for drills Quick jump 27 Clean break from pitcher’s move Water break Run through first Watch the base coaches - - Run all of the way through 28 and look right for overthrows 29 Can be used with fielders and batters Star with four 25 Hit the inside of the base and narrow angles Tag up / sac fly Pickle 12 26,31 Combine the drills Pit baserunners and infielders Water break Pepper Baserunning relay 1:55 to 2:00
Pg. Coaching Tips - One knee, stationary, etc 00 to :10 :10 to :15 Full body stretch - Shoulder, legs, and lower back :15 to :25 Light jog around the outfield Quick jump with catcher throws break Bunt drill Bunt coverage Squeeze play - Limbering up and preparing for drills 27 for early take offs - - 19 Tally points - Combine with bunt drill 30 With infielders :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 Sac fly 31 Watch runners tag up then explode to next base 1:20 to 1:30
1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Scrimmage Cool down throwing or hitting and general stretching - 47 – www.baseball-coaching-toolbox.com © 2006 All Rights Reserved Practice Plan #16 Time Drill Throwing warm ups Pg. Coaching Tips - One knee, stationary, etc Full body stretch - Shoulder, legs, groin, and lower back Light jog around the outfield Baserunning relay Water break From the tee Balloon drill - Limbering up and preparing for drills 28 For conditioning - - 16 Fundamentals 18 Watch stride length 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00
Vary the lead runner position 8 23 Hit grounders 1:10 to 1:20 Double play ball, double play break up Sac fly and tag up Water break 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 Scrimmage 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down - throwing or hitting and general stretching - 52 – www.baseball-coaching-toolbox.com © 2006 All Rights Reserved Practice Plan #21 Time Drill Throwing warm ups Pg. Coaching Tips - One knee, stationary, etc 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45
Throwing warm ups Pg. Coaching Tips - One knee, stationary, etc Full body stretch - Shoulder, legs, groin, and lower back Light jog around the outfield - Limbering up and preparing for drills Stance break Balloon drill Hold Shirt Hi-low hitting Follow through drill Swing down 23 18 Fundamentals - - 18 Stride length 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00
14 Vary the scenarios Catch and throw 10 Watch for footwork and throwing with momentum Water break Pickle Pepper - - 12 Baserunners vs. infielders 13 To elimination Cool down - Light throwing or hitting and general stretching - 56 – www.baseball-coaching-toolbox.com © 2006 All Rights Reserved Practice Plan #25 Time Drill Throwing warm ups Pg. Coaching Tips 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25