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Youth baseball drills, Peter M. Caliendo

eng

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Youth baseball drills

Peter M. Caliendo

"Youth Baseball Drills is a comprehensive collection of 100 of the very best team drills for young players and their coaches. Developed specifically for players aged 6 to 18, the drills teach and reinforce fundamental skills such as these: hitting, bunting, fielding, catching fly balls, throwing, pitching, [and] baserunning. Easy to understand and easier to implement, each drill is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, equipment needs, field diagrams, and key coaching points. And the ready-to-use 60-, 90-, and 120-minute practice plans help coaches put them to use and create enjoyable and productive practices. With variations and progressions for difficulty, Youth Baseball Drills has something for every coach and every player. It is a must-have guide for anyone wanting to teach youngsters how to play, and enjoy, the game of baseball." -- Back cover

Drill finder -- Introduction -- Practice organization -- Warm-up drills -- Throwing and catching drills -- Fielding drills -- Hitting drills -- Bunting drills -- Pitching drills -- Baserunning drills -- Sliding drills -- Between-innings drills -- Situational drills -- Player evaluation drills -- About the author

Youth baseball drills :100 drills for hitting, fielding, pitching, and catching