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Coaching Youth Baseball: Ages 9 to 12

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Overview

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Welcome to the wonderful world of Coaching Youth Baseball!

We've designed this plan for coaches, parents and volunteers who want to learn more about baseball while developing their ability to teach youth players. Take pride in the commitment you've made to the youngsters. This plan is specifically intended for use at the beginning of the Kids Pitch levels of youth baseball, or what we've titled "Ages 9 to 12". Inside, you'll find an entire library of exclusive video drills, coaching tips and downloadable practice materials conveniently organized into the following topics:

1.) Throwing and Catching
2.) Fielding
3.) Hitting
4.) Baserunning
5.) Pitching

We've intentionally focused on these five skills as they are foundational to the game of baseball and essential for players to practice as they progress to more organized game play. At the end, we've also included a collection of videos called "Coaching Tips and Advice" - these provide valuable insight on everything from practice organization to dealing with parents to help you along the way. You can access any piece of content online at anytime to get a step ahead of the game in planning your team practices and training sessions. 

Syllabus

Pre-Season

  • Getting Started
  • Meet Coach Scott Bradley
  • Meet Coach Jeremy Meccage

Topic 1: Throwing and Catching

  • Introduction to Throwing and Catching
  • Basic Throwing Mechanics
  • How To Grip A Baseball
  • Basic Catching Drill
  • Playing A Game Of Catch
  • Hit The Hat Drill

Topic 2: Fielding

  • Introduction to Fielding
  • Routine Ground Balls
  • Side-To-Side Drill
  • Ground Ball Drill
  • Ground Ball Drill
  • Crow Hop and Throw
  • Wall Ball
  • Fly Ball Drill
  • Tennis Racket Drill
  • Pass Pattern Drill

Topic 3: Hitting

  • Introduction to Hitting
  • Swing Mechanics
  • Pepper Drill
  • Walk-Up Tee Drill
  • Front-Toss Drill
  • Medicine Ball Drill
  • Soft-Toss Drill

Topic 4: Baserunning

  • Introduction to Baserunning
  • Running Through First Base
  • Angle Towards Second Base
  • Jumps Off First (No Leads)
  • Leading Off
  • Run-Down Drill

Topic 5: Pitching

  • Introduction to Pitching
  • Balance and Rhythm Drill
  • The L Drill
  • Stride Line Drill
  • Chair Drill
  • Towel Drill
  • Reverse Mound Drill
  • Wall Drill

Coaching Tips and Advice

  • Prepare For Practice
  • Sportsmanship From Dugout
  • Don't Over Coach
  • Ending Practices
  • Hydration
  • Don't Punish Players
  • Homework
  • Don't Embarrass Players
  • Dealing With Parents
  • Dealing With Umpires

Bonus - Practice Plans

  • Practice 1: Fielding and Throwing
  • Practice 2: Throwing
  • Practice 3: Hitting Basics
  • Practice 4: Hitting and Baserunning
  • Practice 5: Hitting and Fielding
  • Practice 6: Infield Positions
  • Practice 7: Outfield Defense
  • Practice 8: Infield and Outfield
  • Practice 9: Fielding and Sliding
  • Practice 10: Infield Drills
  • Practice 11: Fielding and Hitting
  • Practice 12: Rundowns
  • Practice 13: Outfield and Baserunning
  • Practice 14: Game Situations
  • Practice 15: Infield and Outfield
  • Practice 16: Game Situations
  • Practice 17: Situations and Outfield Defense
  • Practice 18: Live Game Situations
  • Practice 19: Batting Practice Game
  • Practice 20: Stations

Taught by

Scott Bradley

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