WebBall.com - Teamwork Practice Plan

A two-hour template

We have heard of teams pushing practice well beyond 2 hours. We also know there are many teams who can't find a two-hour timeslot on their heavily used field. Let's be honest - no practice plan always works. But it's worth the effort. Coaching staff must take the time to structure variety within the routine - introducing new drills each week. Players must arrive healthy, well nourished, and on time. (Once drills are known by all players, quick pace activities can get done in 10 minutes.)

TIMEFRAME	ACTIVITY	PURPOSE	SPECIFICS
00:00-00:15	Warm Up	To get core, limbs - and brain - ready.	Individual jog, partner throwing, stretching.
00:15-00:20	Team Plan	To get the team focused as a group.	Review session specifics, provide water break.
00:20-00:35	Quick Pace	For anaerobic alactic energy system.	Possibilities include Double-Play drill, Round the Bags, Turn and Sprint, base-running drills, etc. Anything that requires quick reactions, short bursts of speed, muscle memory.
00:35-00:40	Team Jog	To build endurance, the aerobic system.	With water break, and a chance to refocus for next activity.
00:40-01:10	Skill Development	To improve muscle memory, mechanics for positional play.	Split into Bullpen (battery) group and Batting Practice. If mound not required for bullpen work, could include a challenging infield, 3-on-3 soft-toss. hitting to outfield, or goal-post relays.
01:10-01:15	Team Jog	To build endurance.	With water break, and a chance to refocus for next activity.
01:15-01:30	Life Skills	Discussion session.	Could include visualization, nutrition, muscle toning, also Game Prep - who we face next, strategy reviews, signs, etc.
01:30-01:45	Quick Pace	For anaerobic alactic energy system.	Other drills that requires quick reactions, short bursts of speed, muscle memory. Maybe a round of shadow ball.
01:45-01:50	Wind Sprints	To build endurance.	With water break first, then a team jog (in line) with a sprint from last in line to first, in turn, for each player. Or else base to base tag team races.
01:50-01:59	Cool Down	To help muscle recovery and mental preparation.	Do flex stretching and resistance training (in pairs). Provide homework reminders (solo ball).