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Coaching Tips

I.	Throwing Drills	1. Wrist Flip
		2. Knee (1 or 2)
		3. Face Partner
		4. "Athletic Position"
		5. Figure 8
		6. step through
		7. Balance (hops)
		8. long toss
		9. short toss
		10. position toss

II	Infield Play	1. Perfect Position
		2. Short Hop Series
		3. "Tag Series"

III	Miscellaneous Throwing	1. Circle Catch
		2. Square Box/Triangle drill
		3. Relay Drill

IV	Outfield Play	1. Perfect Position
		2. Figure 8 & Drop Step Series (cones)
		3. Catches & Wrong Way Turns
		4. Gap & Right of Way Drills (communications)
		5. Backing up bases

V	Baserunning & Sliding	1. Form Running
		2. BR Cycle
		3. Figure 4 & Pop Up Slides (Crab Position)

VI	Hitting	1. Dry Swing (get warmed up)
		2. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 drill
		3. tee
		4. soft toss
		5. whiffle balls
		6. cages & machines
		7. simulated & situational games
		8. live

VII	Practice Organization	1. Station Work
		2. Teach/Instruct in small groups

VIII	Content of a Practice Plan	1. Have a Plan
		2. Keep practice moving
		3. provide water breaks
		4. cover every phase

	Phase of The Game Amount of Time Format BR & Sliding 10 min Team T & C 15 min Team Position Catch 5 min Team Position Play 30 min (3 x 10) Group/Station Hitting 30 min (3 x 10) Group/Station O/D Situations 15 min Team Game 20 min Teams (3 teams of 4) Fun Contest 10 min Team Water Break(s) 15 min Team TOTAL TIME 3 Hours
	Much Too long, but use this as a guide & be sure to mix it up. Move the Format around. You cannot cover everything. Be sure there is consistent teaching. Emphasize skill development and use station/circuits to accomplish this.