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Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:38 pm to Glock17
Man at that age just keep them moving. It’s provably more important to get them running, throwing, and just moving in general than anything really baseball specific.
Small groups taking turn throwing ball at hula hoops on fence (can have one coach working with a couple kids hitting off a tee at this point).
Have half the team start on home and half at second and have them race around the bases ( with people on each base waving them in the right direction)
Roll some grounders to really small groups so there isn’t a lot of waiting between turns.
Let them hit off the tee at home and then run to first base as many don’t actually do that in the games at least initially.
Small groups taking turn throwing ball at hula hoops on fence (can have one coach working with a couple kids hitting off a tee at this point).
Have half the team start on home and half at second and have them race around the bases ( with people on each base waving them in the right direction)
Roll some grounders to really small groups so there isn’t a lot of waiting between turns.
Let them hit off the tee at home and then run to first base as many don’t actually do that in the games at least initially.
This post was edited on 3/28/19 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:39 pm to Glock17
Make them "Take a lap" after all mistakes.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:41 pm to Glock17
Basics to learn by the end of the year:
Which base is which
Positions on the field
Not chasing balls hit to other positions
Not fighting over the ball
Getting an out at first
Proper way to field a ground ball
Proper throwing technique
Getting a glove on a thrown ball with fingers up (not basket catching/only advance players will be catching the ball)
Proper grip on the bat
Somewhat decent batting stance
Somewhat decent swing
Running through first base (only a few kids will get it)
The keys are to create short drills instilling these things and change to new drills quickly as attention span are nearly zero. Use stations with just a few players at each drill station. You want them actively engaged in practice and not spending a ton of time waiting their turn.
Also, try to make the drills fun and don't sweat it when the kids aren't picking it up. At that age everything is positive reinforcement and encouragement unless, maybe, there is a behavioral or safety issue that needs correcting.
Which base is which
Positions on the field
Not chasing balls hit to other positions
Not fighting over the ball
Getting an out at first
Proper way to field a ground ball
Proper throwing technique
Getting a glove on a thrown ball with fingers up (not basket catching/only advance players will be catching the ball)
Proper grip on the bat
Somewhat decent batting stance
Somewhat decent swing
Running through first base (only a few kids will get it)
The keys are to create short drills instilling these things and change to new drills quickly as attention span are nearly zero. Use stations with just a few players at each drill station. You want them actively engaged in practice and not spending a ton of time waiting their turn.
Also, try to make the drills fun and don't sweat it when the kids aren't picking it up. At that age everything is positive reinforcement and encouragement unless, maybe, there is a behavioral or safety issue that needs correcting.
This post was edited on 3/28/19 at 5:43 pm
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:41 pm to Glock17
try to bang Grayson or Kayson's mom
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:43 pm to Glock17
Strictly control access to bats at all times - especially practices. Ideally, only one kid is handling a bat at a time during practice.
Keep a coach / parent within arms reach of a kid with a bat in his hand.
The greatest potential for a kid to get seriously hurt is taking a swung bat to the head.
Keep a coach / parent within arms reach of a kid with a bat in his hand.
The greatest potential for a kid to get seriously hurt is taking a swung bat to the head.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:44 pm to cajuntiger1010
quote:
try to bang Grayson or Kayson's mom
Moms that name their kids names like that are pretty easy to bang.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:46 pm to Glock17
rule #1
make it fun
everything baseball related is a distant second...
make it fun
everything baseball related is a distant second...
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:51 pm to Melvin Spellvin
Rule #2 There’s no crying in baseball
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:51 pm to Glock17
Airplanes and butterflies are automatic time outs.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:55 pm to Glock17
Find the kid with the single mom and start mentoring him.
Post practice sex for the entire season
Post practice sex for the entire season
Posted on 3/28/19 at 5:58 pm to Glock17
Alligator, Alligator, Alligator
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:01 pm to Glock17
Your team is a little too young. Usually they wouldnt start until at least 5. To me besides the very basics, the abc’s, I think kids watching games on tv learn a ton. It that’s usually kids over 10
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:04 pm to Glock17
Have them stand in a circle, put one baseball in play, and have them roll the baseball to each other. They will have to pay attention because they never know if the ball will be rolled their way. their job is to catch or stoop the rolling ball with their glove, take the ball out with their bare hand, and roll it to someone else on the team. It's a game so it should be fun.
They will learn basic skills like how to stop a ground ball, how to transfer it from their glove to their other hand, and how to release it with that hand. They will learn to keep their eyes on the ball. They will learn how to interact as a team.
If you play the circle game every practice your kids will be the best fielders in the league. It works much faster than putting them in bases and all over the field and you shagging balls at them. They will get bored with that real fast. But the circle game will teach young kids more basic skills faster than playing positions.
And have extra balls ready because they will miss a bunch.
They will learn basic skills like how to stop a ground ball, how to transfer it from their glove to their other hand, and how to release it with that hand. They will learn to keep their eyes on the ball. They will learn how to interact as a team.
If you play the circle game every practice your kids will be the best fielders in the league. It works much faster than putting them in bases and all over the field and you shagging balls at them. They will get bored with that real fast. But the circle game will teach young kids more basic skills faster than playing positions.
And have extra balls ready because they will miss a bunch.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:06 pm to Glock17
Cones. Put them in a designated area and teach them to not leave that area Helps prevent the inevitable scrum for the ball nearly every time it’s hit
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:07 pm to Picayuner
Teams Rules
1. Keep the parents off the field
2. Keep the kids in positions and rotate them (10 players)
3. Hit and Run to First as fast as you can
Thats all that coaching Tball should accomplish.
1. Keep the parents off the field
2. Keep the kids in positions and rotate them (10 players)
3. Hit and Run to First as fast as you can
Thats all that coaching Tball should accomplish.
This post was edited on 3/28/19 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:09 pm to SelaTiger
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Don’t expect them to listen much. No matter how many times you tell them this isn’t football they don’t seem to get it.
See, you're thinking about this all wrong. You don't teach them baseball, you teach them a TOTALLY different sport during practice and then sit back and enjoy the glorious chaos during games.
Also, buy the sugariest snacks you can find. Hand them out three quarters of the way through practice so that they reach maximum effect about fifteen minutes AFTER practice in the minivan on the way home.
Three year olds can't understand baseball anyway, you might as well make them your unwitting minions in devastating their parents' lives for putting both of you through this.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:09 pm to Glock17
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:09 pm to Glock17
Group me
You need four adults
Dugout mom is mandatory.
Try to teach them some baseball
Outs at first and throws from first to third.
Most important position is first base, third, and pitcher.
Pitcher early on third base later for best players
Middle of year teach forces at second.
Try to have them hit by doing it correctly. Do not have them open up and point to where they want it. Set them up back in box and toes in the line to create real hits down third base.
Seriously. The kids will thank you later because they actually learned something
Keep practices short
You need four adults
Dugout mom is mandatory.
Try to teach them some baseball
Outs at first and throws from first to third.
Most important position is first base, third, and pitcher.
Pitcher early on third base later for best players
Middle of year teach forces at second.
Try to have them hit by doing it correctly. Do not have them open up and point to where they want it. Set them up back in box and toes in the line to create real hits down third base.
Seriously. The kids will thank you later because they actually learned something
Keep practices short
This post was edited on 3/28/19 at 6:13 pm
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:11 pm to Btrtigerfan
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Airplanes and butterflies are automatic time outs.
add ant beds and rabbits as well.
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