JV Baseball Coaching Help

RevSmoke · 12-15-2009, 01:23 PM

1. Teach the basics of fielding and throwing.
2. Conditioning. That means running, backward & forward/side to side drills in a glove down position as if fielding a ball.
3. Simple fielding - infield and outfield. Just hit balls to them, flies, grounders, line drives...
4. Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork.
5. Run drills with baserunners and different number of outs - this is for those on the field and to teach baserunning skills. Hit balls to different infielder and outfielders and letting the play develop. Analyze and encourage correct defense.
6. Batting practice. And make the pitching tough. They may face a seriously good pitcher. Don't coddle them behind the plate the easy to hit balls in practice, it does nobody any good.

I don't do JV, but have coached Jr. High baseball and softball. And unless I miss my guess, even the pros practice what I've mentioned above.

Lastly and most importantly, be yourself. And, when you make a mistake (and you will)admit it. Doing both will earn their respect. You cover up your mistakes and act as if you were right, and they will think you're a fake.

Respect them.

God's blessings and good luck.

12-15-2009, 01:23 PM	#14
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,875 Trading: (51)	Re: JV Baseball Coaching Help 1. Teach the basics of fielding and throwing. 2. Conditioning. That means running, backward & forward/side to side drills in a glove down position as if fielding a ball. 3. Simple fielding - infield and outfield. Just hit balls to them, flies, grounders, line drives... 4. Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork. 5. Run drills with baserunners and different number of outs - this is for those on the field and to teach baserunning skills. Hit balls to different infielder and outfielders and letting the play develop. Analyze and encourage correct defense. 6. Batting practice. And make the pitching tough. They may face a seriously good pitcher. Don't coddle them behind the plate the easy to hit balls in practice, it does nobody any good. I don't do JV, but have coached Jr. High baseball and softball. And unless I miss my guess, even the pros practice what I've mentioned above. Lastly and most importantly, be yourself. And, when you make a mistake (and you will)admit it. Doing both will earn their respect. You cover up your mistakes and act as if you were right, and they will think you're a fake. Respect them. God's blessings and good luck. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"