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. Congratulations on making the commitment to the players.
This plan is specifically intended for use at the T-Ball and Coach Pitch levels of youth baseball - or what we've titled "Ages 5 to 8". 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
2.) Catching
3.) Fielding
4.) Hitting
5.) Baserunning
We've intentionally focused on these five skills because they are fundamental to the game of baseball and essential for players to learn at this age before progressing 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.
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Syllabus
Pre-Season
- Getting Started
- Meet Coach Scott Bradley
- Meet Coach Jeremy Meccage
Topic 1: Throwing
- Introduction to Throwing
- How To Grip A Baseball
- Eye Drill
- Knee Drill
- Stride Drill
- Balance Drill
- Line Drill
Topic 2: Catching
- Introduction to Catching
- Glove-Side Drill
- Backhand Drill
- Playing A Game Of Catch
- Tennis Ball Drill
- Between-The-Shoulders Drill
- Glove-Side Catch On Run
- Backhand Catch On Run
- Football Pattern Drill
Topic 3: Fielding
- Introduction to Fielding
- Knee Bend
- One-Hand Reach
- Forehands and Backhands
- Bat Drill
- Field and Crow Hop
- Hat Drill
- Pop-Ups and Fly Balls
Topic 4: Hitting
- Introduction to Hitting
- Swing Mechanics
- Pendulum Drill
- Batting Tee Basics
- One, Two, Tee Drill
- Multi-Ball Drill
- Side-Toss Drill
Topic 5: Baserunning
- Introduction to Baserunning
- Running To First
- First Base Turn Drill
- Pickle Drill
- Relay Base Drill
Coaching Tips and Advice
- Focus On Fundamentals
- Prepare For Practice
- Every Kid Plays
- Learn Players' Names
- Positive and Fun!
- Encourage Participation
- Get Down On A Knee
- Hydration
- Don't Over Coach
- Ending Practices
BONUS MATERIAL - 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