Practice Planner
The Baseball Zone Practice Planner is an interactive tool for planning great practices!
Baseball Practice Plans and Drills
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Baseball Zone’s practice plans are designed for coaches who want to run effective practices using fun drills and useful game scenarios. Our practice plans teach players about game-winning situations while getting them reps in an exciting and interesting way.
How To Plan A Baseball Practice
Practice design is not as intimidating as one would think. However, for the novice coach, it may be a daunting task. Baseball Zone’s Practice Planner makes it quick and easy. We have a bunch of great drills and formats already in there for you to choose from. Just point, click and print.
Here is a quick template that touches on the most important aspects of a practice for the younger kids:
Occupy Baseball, 99% vs. 1%
This time of year, many travel baseball teams here in the Midwest have secured inside training facilities on a weekly basis. Travel baseball is big business now. Players pay a pretty penny for coaches, training, leagues and tournaments. Training sessions for teams inside can last anywhere from an 1-2 hours. If your team is lucky enough (or has spent enough money), you will rent a field and some cages.
Travel Team Practice Plan
These 10 clipboard-ready practices mix team drills and position-specific stations to develop your players into a skilled and baseball-smart team. Travel Team Practice Plans maximize the reps your players need for throwing, swinging and fielding in a variety of drills and games. These plans make each practice unique and fun while developing stronger, better players. Designed for 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U teams and advanced 10U, 11U and all-star teams.
Game Scenarios Practice Plan
Master the scenarios that win or lose games while getting your players lots of reps in common situation. You'll be amazed how much you can accomplish with these five drills. Concentrates on baserunning, pickoffs, positioning, and where to throw the ball. Designed for 10, 11, 12 and 13U teams.
Beginner Team Practice Plan
Young players need repetition and reinforcement of basic skills. Get your players the reps they need in the order that makes the most sense with this four-session practice plan. Concentrates on breaking skills down to fundamentals and making the best use of the team’s time. Designed for 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-year-old teams.
Individual Practice Plans
Having a well thought out individual practice plan is important. Players need reps and having a plan to get those reps efficiently can make for very productive workout.
Download these individual practice plans and practice planners if you are serious about getting your reps.