Little League Minor Practice
Little League Minor Practice
(Can be adapted to Majors)
WARM UPS:
Team meeting: Discuss what the team did well from previous practice or game. Ask what do we need to work on? Explain what you are going to do during practice. (3-5 Min)
Stretching: Have two leaders or coach run the team through stretching exercises. (5-7 min)
Run 1 pole: This is starting at one foul pole and running to the other foul pole and back. (4-5 min)
Warm up catch: Partner players with similar abilities. (5 min)
Ground ball warm up: Players should be 15-20 feet away and roll ground balls to each other. (5 min)
PRACTICE:
Break up into three groups: Group one is 4-6 outfielders. Group two is 3-4 pitchers. Group Three is one 2B, SS, 1B, C.
Outfielders: Ground Ball V Drill- Coach is at the base of the V in this drill. Two lines at the top of the V. Coach alternates between lines and gives each outfielder ground balls. (8 Min)
Pitchers: Copy Cat- Players will follow the coach’s lead and trying to perfect their pitching motion. Do this from the Wind Up and Stretch. (4 Min)
Pitchers: Long Toss- Players will start off playing catch at the same distance as when they were warming up. Take step back after each catch until the distance is manageable. (4 Min)
1B,2B,SS,C: ½ Octopus 3x3x3- Have players in their positions. Coach will be positioned on the pitcher’s mound. First drill is 3 pitches in the dirt to the catcher. This is to help the catcher with blocking. Coach then throws three ground balls to the SS who feeds the 2B who turns the double play. The 1B then throws the ball to the catcher who rolls the ball back to the mound. Do this 3x’s. Same drill for the 2B who feeds the SS who turns two. Do this 3x’s. Now the coach gives the 1B three balls in the dirt so the 1B can work on their scooping/digs. (8 Min)
RUNNING:
Whole team comes together split them in half. 5-6 players go to 2nd base while 5-6 players go to the plate.
2nd-3rd: One players takes off from 2nd and practices rounding 3rd. (6 Min)
Home to 1st: Have players practice running through 1st. (6 Min)
SWITCH (Total 12 Min)
DRINK: (3 Min)
Outfield: Toss and Go- 4-6 Players. Player comes set in front of the coach and tosses them the ball. The coach throws a pop up while the player is going back on the ball. (8 Min)
Infield: Round of Infield- Put players in their positions and hit ground balls to them. Primarily focus on throwing to 1st base. (8 Min)
RUNNING:
All come together and run two poles. (8 min)
SITUATIONS:
Have your team in their defensive positions. (9 players) Have 3-4 runners with helmets on. Coach will hit infield/outfield as if it was a game. Players will have to react to the runner and make the play. This drill is great because the coaches can give immediate feedback as to what the players should do in the different situations that arise. (10-15 Min)
MEETING:
Wrap up the practice.
Total time 1:15- 1:20