Practice Planner

Age 5–8 · Progress from side toss to front toss to prepare for live pitching

Age 5–8 · Coach pitch batting practice with multiple stations

Age 5–8 · Throw to specific targets to develop accuracy

Age 5–8 · Learn to track and catch fly balls

Age 5–8 · Fun drill for fielding ground balls with proper technique

Age 5–8 · Teach force out situations through game scenarios

Age 5–8 · Practice running through first and rounding to second

Age 5–8 · Teach defensive coverage based on game situations

Age 5–8 · Train recognition by calling the color or swinging only at a target color on soft toss

Age 5–8 · Score points by driving balls into opposite-field cone alley to teach inside-out swings

Age 5–8 · Around-the-horn throws at game pace with target voice and backups moving on every throw

Age 5–8 · Three-player triangle throws with emphasis on moving feet and stepping to the target

Age 6–8 · Foundation for windmill pitching motion with arm circles

Age 5–8 · Fun hitting competition where players compete for longest hit and most home runs

Age 6–8 · Teach proper arm path using the "K" position with body awareness

Age 6–8 · Isolate and strengthen wrist snap for proper ball release

Age 5–8 · Team relay race around all bases with throwing and fielding challenges

Age 6–8 · Master the pitching stride: step, drag, and drive

Age 6–8 · Introduction to slap hitting with running start

Age 5–8 · Fun agility course combining baseball skills with running and coordination

Age 5–8 · Two outfielders practice calling for fly balls and backing each other up

Age 5–8 · Structured cool-down with stretching and team reflection

Age 9–12 · Batting practice adjusting approach by count

Age 9–12 · Practice sacrifice and drag bunt techniques

Age 9–12 · Learn to mix speeds and hit spots

Age 9–12 · Develop pickoff moves to keep runners close

Age 9–12 · Teach catchers to call pitches and manage game

Age 9–12 · Execute proper relay positioning and throws

Age 9–12 · Practice all double play combinations

Age 9–12 · Teach tells and timing for stealing bases

Age 9–12 · Practice advancing on fly balls

Age 9–12 · Practice strategy through game-like scenarios

Age 9–12 · Two fielders converge in a grid and must call loudly and use priority rules to avoid collisions

Age 9–12 · Coach creates game-like situations and defense must make the best play at speed

Age 9–12 · Teams compete on fastest accurate outfield-to-infield relay with alignment and target calls

Age 9–12 · Teach timing a delayed steal by reading the catcher's return and middle infield awareness

Age 9–12 · Advanced opposite-field round with narrowed target alley and mixed pitch sequencing

Age 9–12 · Catchers practice directing and executing rundowns between bases

Age 9–12 · Pitchers practice covering first, fielding bunts, and backing up bases

Age 9–12 · Outfielders practice charging balls and making strong accurate throws home

Age 9–12 · Full team practices bunt defense with all positions working together

Age 9–12 · Sport-specific conditioning combining agility, power, and endurance

Age 9–12 · Full game simulation with pressure situations and strategy decisions

Age 9–12 · Comprehensive cool-down with stretching, breathing, and mental recovery

Age 12–14 · Master fastball, change, drop, curve, and rise

Age 12–14 · Defensive adjustments against slap hitters

Age 7–11 · Break down pitching motion into teachable steps

Age 7–11 · Develop control throwing to strike zone targets

Age 7–11 · Learn to protect plate with two strikes

Age 7–11 · Teach proper technique for blocking balls in dirt

Age 7–11 · Practice throwing runners out at second base

Age 7–11 · Practice taking leads and reacting to pitch

Age 7–11 · Teach safe sliding on both sides

Age 7–11 · Develop situational awareness through scenarios

Age 7–11 · Rapid short-hop reps to build soft hands and correct glove angle under pressure

Age 7–11 · Two lanes of grounders to train angles, approach, and glove-side/backhand technique

Age 7–11 · Three-player triangle throwing with quick exchange and target accuracy

Age 7–11 · Time aggressive but efficient rounding from 1B to 3B focusing on angles and speed control

Age 7–11 · Deliver along a chalk/tape line to improve balance, posture, and direction to the plate

Age 7–11 · Improve command by stepping straight to target and checking stride length/alignment

Age 7–11 · Use a bouncy/irregular ball to force quick blocking reads and proper angles

Age 7–11 · High-rep glove-to-throw exchanges with footwork to reduce pop time on steals

Age 7–11 · Players identify Ball, Base, and Backup responsibilities before each pitch and execute live

Age 7–11 · Teach first basemen proper footwork, stretches, and picking short hops

Age 7–11 · Practice tracking balls near fence and learning to play the wall safely

Age 7–11 · Second basemen and shortstops practice receiving feeds and turning two

Age 7–11 · Third basemen practice quick reactions on hard-hit balls and bunts

Age 7–11 · Conditioning drill using bases for interval sprints

Age 7–11 · Station-based competition where players compete in different skills

Age 7–11 · Structured arm care routine to prevent injury and promote recovery

Age 9–11 · Establish proper pitching stance and balance throughout motion

Age 9–11 · Full windmill mechanics with fastball and change-up

Age 9–11 · Build arm strength and muscle memory for windmill motion

Age 9–11 · Develop pinpoint control with zone targets

Age 9–11 · Teach explosive hip rotation for velocity increase

Age 9–11 · Master power slap, soft slap, and drag slap

Age 4–6 · Age-appropriate warmup with stations

Age 4–6 · Players mirror coach's batting stance to learn proper form

Age 4–6 · Multiple tees for repetition and consistent contact practice

Age 4–6 · Fun game to teach and reinforce proper defensive stance

Age 4–6 · Partner throwing emphasizing opposite foot step

Age 4–6 · Teach two-handed catching using "alligator mouth" visual

Age 4–6 · Practice running through first base without slowing

Age 4–6 · Fun game teaching base order and touching each base

Age 4–6 · Points for soft tosses into buckets at varied distances to build aiming and feel

Age 4–6 · Teach efficient rounding at 1B using two cones to guide the angle and inside-corner touch

Age 4–6 · Use a PVC "rail" beside the tee so hitters feel a level, consistent bat path

Age 4–6 · Quick footwork patterns into a controlled throw to build coordination and rhythm

Age 4–6 · Build comfort handling the larger softball through rolling races

Age 4–6 · Teach proper underhand throwing motion with target games

Age 4–6 · Fun freeze tag game using bases to practice running and listening to coach signals

Age 4–6 · Team relay race where players carry balls in buckets to build teamwork and coordination

Age 4–6 · Coach calls colors; players respond with different running speeds to learn control

Age 4–6 · Gentle stretching routine in a circle to end practice positively