Week One
Training Plan Introduction
Coaching Tip: Early Season Practices
Proper Warm-Up
Overhand Throwing Phases on One Knee
Defense: Basic Fielding Stance
Defense: Grounders with a Partner
Hitting: Basic Hitting Technique
Hitting: Dry Cuts
Hitting: Eyes Open, Eyes Closed
Rules of the Game
Coaching Checklist
Week Two
Throw to a Target
Basic Baserunning
Defense: Grounders Side to Side
Defense: Grounders in Positions
Hitting: Bat Throw
Hitting: One-Handed, Off Tee
Hitting: Tee-Hip Turns
Coaching Tip: Know Your Players' Abilities
Week Three
Overhand Throwing Phases Standing
Throw and Catch a Beanbag
Advanced Baserunning
Fly Ball Fundamentals
Full-Field Defense and Throw to Bases
Move the Ball
Soft Toss
Tee: Contact, Then Full Swing
Coaching Tip: Learn Multiple Positions
Week Four
Throwing Game: Last Team Standing
Backhand Fielding
Fly Balls: Drop Step
Soft Toss Numbered or Colored Balls
Front Toss
Coaching Tip: Practice at Home
Week Five
Timed Throws: Overhand Throwing
Defensive Drill: Between the Cones
Three-Second Drill
Pitch to Players
Fence/Net Hitting Drill
Tee Swing Drill
Coaching Tip: Winning Isn't Everything
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Week Six
Week Six Overview
Throw Around the Horn
Scrimmage or Crazy Softball
Rapid Ball Drill
Small Ball Soft Toss
Angle Toss
Coaching Tip: Keep It Short and Simple
Week Seven
Week Seven Overview
Relay Line Races
Tennis Ball Bounce
One-Hand Drill Without a Bat
Grounders and Fly Balls: Back Turned
Coaching Tip: Position Reminder
Week Eight
Week Eight Overview
Ball Throw Hitting
Long Tee or Soft Toss Long in Cage
Around the World: Throw Around the Bases
Coaching Tip: The Coach's Attitude
Wiffle Ball Game Using No Gloves
Week Nine Week Nine Overview
Tee: Full Swing with a Snap Back
Video Review
Short Hops
Keep Players Moving
Coaching Tip: Keep Players Moving
Week Ten
Week Ten Overview
All At Once Defense
Sacrifice Bunting
Walk Through: Off the Tee
Coaching Tip: Keep the Whole Team Involved
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