Baseball Training Plans
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Fielding - Bat Drill
EmbedCoaching Youth Baseball: Ages 5 to 8
In this web-based training plan, Coach Scott Bradley presents over 40 youth baseball video drills and tips developed specifically for 5- to 8-year-old players. Each video is supported by downloadable training notes and coaching tips, providing the essential youth baseball instruction that young players need to learn the game.
Topics Covered:
- Throwing
- Catching
- Fielding
- Hitting
- Baserunning and more
- See Table of Contents!
Ideal for:
- Parents who have volunteered for the first time to coach a team
- Parents looking for advice for their child
- Experienced coaches looking for new ideas
Plan Features:
- 3-Month Season Pass
- Access to the Videos, Tips, and Downloads for 12 Weeks
- Discounted Renewals
- Group Discounts for Teams and Leagues
"This looks really great and something coaches can easily use for drills with the younger kids. Your video segments were perfect... quick and to the point."
- Coach B, Cranbury Plainsboro Little League
"The plan is easy to follow and understand. Nice visual training."
- Coach J, Tucson Little League
Coaching Youth Baseball: Ages 5 to 8
Table of Contents:
- Getting Started
- Meet Coach Scott Bradley
- Meet Coach Jeremy Meccage
- Introduction to Throwing
- How To Grip A Baseball
- Eye Drill
- Knee Drill
- Stride Drill
- Balance Drill
- Line Drill
- 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
- Introduction to Fielding
- Knee Bend
- One-Hand Reach
- Fore-Hands and Backhands
- Bat Drill
- Field and Crow Hop
- Hat Drill
- Pop-Ups and Fly Balls
- Introduction to Hitting
- Swing Mechanics
- Pendulum Drill
- Batting Tee Basics
- One, Two, Tee Drill
- Multi-Ball Drill
- Side-Toss Drill
- Introduction to Baserunning
- Running To First
- First Base Turn Drill
- Pickle Drill
- Relay Base Drill
- 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
About the Coach
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Scott Bradley spent nine seasons as a catcher in the major leagues with the Yankees, White Sox, Mariners and Reds. Scott became the head coach of the Princeton University baseball team in 1997. Nine of his former players played professional baseball in the 2008 season.
Group Training
- Discounted Training Plan packages are now available for teams and leagues.
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