Coaching Youth Baseball: Ages 5 to 8
Great baseball drills and coaching tips for tee ball and Little League
Coach Scott Bradley presents over 40 youth baseball drills developed specifically for 5- to 8-year-old players learning how to play baseball. When you purchase the online version, you also get access to downloadable training notes and baseball coaching tips for each drill.
Price: $24.95
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Topics Covered:
- Throwing
- Catching
- Fielding
- Hitting
- Baserunning
and more
Perfect for Teams and Leagues
- Meets Little League coaching clinic participation requirement
- Provides consistent training for all parents, coaches and volunteers
Training Plan at a Glance
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Check out these cool and exciting features:
| 1. | Great baseball training with Coach Scott Bradley |
| 2. | Over 40 easy-to-follow video demonstrations |
| 3. | Packed with great baseball drills and practice ideas |
| 4. | Insider tips and printable training notes (on-line only) |
| 5. | Combines the best of books and DVDs |
Table of Contents
Pre-Season
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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.