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Fundamentals: Dynamic Warm Up

Get a sweat. Kids move freely from foul line to outfield (and back), working through various warm up movements. Emphasize quality of movement, quantity of repetitions, and keep movements varied.

Fundamentals: Bunting

Drill to teach bunting fundamentals. Teach, then practice bunting, by first discussing as a group and then rotating through a small bunting circle.

Fundamentals: Catcher

This catchers drill is a fundamental drill for the whole team to participate in. Although in the catching category, these exercises will help all athletes by increasing strength and athleticism. It also helps with receiving the ball in any positon on the baseball field.

Four Corner Receiving

Receiving drill drilling four glove positions. Move from spot-to-spot predictably, allowing athlete to receive baseball at various points.

Foul Line Drill

Cuts & Relays Drill to execute after Fundamentals: Cuts & Relays has been run. Uses foul line and three groups (outfielder, relayman, and bagman) to isolate, teach, and build upon fundamentals.

Fix Stride Direction

Drill to correct a pitcher’s stride that is too far either open (1st base side) or closed (3rd base side) of the mound. Use an Exagerrated Opposite adjustment to reset the alignment, then bring landing back to middle.