Practice Plans

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Full archive of every practice plan published this season, most recent first. See theSkills Matrix for a full coverage heat map.

Saturday Field Practice — 1/3 Plays, Bunt Defense & Live Bunts

Sep 19, 2026 · Mike

1/3 plays, bunt defense, catcher throw-downs and tags

Hitters: Sac BuntCatchers: Bunt Fielding / ThrowsCatchers: StealsCatchers: 1st & 3rd CommunicationCatchers: Pick OffsCorners: Throwing FundamentalsMiddles: Throwing FundamentalsCorners: Press GloveworkMiddles: Press GloveworkCorners: Reading HopsMiddles: Reading HopsMiddles: BackhandsCorners: Two Step ThrowsMiddles: Two Step ThrowsCorners: Four Step ThrowsMiddles: Four Step ThrowsCorners: Double Play FeedsMiddles: Double Play FeedsMiddles: Double Play TurnsMiddles: Flips / DartsCorners: Force Play FootworkMiddles: Force Play FootworkCatchers: Force at Home FootworkCorners: TagsMiddles: TagsCorners: 1st & 3rd ReadsMiddles: 1st & 3rd ReadsCorners: Back Pick 2B / 3BMiddles: Back Pick 2B / 3BPitchers: Look Back RunnersCorners: Look Back RunnersMiddles: Look Back RunnersCorners: Bunt Coverages / CallsMiddles: Bunt Coverages / CallsPitchers: Fielding Bunts

Week 3 Facility Practice — Hinge: Slow & Controlled Load

Sep 17, 2026 · Mike

Slow and controlled load: last week we did a static version of hinging — this week we're doing the movement portion with a SLOW and controlled load. Separation/Rubberband: as the lower half moves forward, the hands work back; at toe touch the hands stay back in a good position, creating stretch between the hips and shoulders — that's where the power comes from. Cues: hands behind shoulder; talk about stretching both sides of the rubber band.

Hitters: Get Behind the Ball EarlyHitters: Timing SwingHitters: Swing from ShoulderHitters: Hit to Right SideHitters: Adjustments in the BoxHitters: Fly Ball / Ground Ball Bat ControlHitters: Sac Bunt

Wednesday Defense — Baserunning at All Bags & Cuts

Sep 16, 2026 · Mike

Base running at all bags, cuts

Base Running: Good Reads off the BatBase Running: Tagging UpBase Running: Halfway on Fly BallBase Running: Rounding BasesBase Running: Breakdowns at 1BOutfielders: CommunicationOutfielders: Get Behind Fly BallsOutfielders: Long One-Hop ThrowsOutfielders: AnglesMiddles: Cut / Cover CommunicationCorners: Cut / Cover CommunicationCorners: Bunt Coverages / CallsMiddles: Bunt Coverages / CallsPitchers: Fielding BuntsCorners: Reading HopsMiddles: Reading Hops

Week 2 Hitting Practice — Hinge

Sep 10, 2026 · Mike

Hinge — get your body in a strong position so your hands and bat can work with you. Hide the belt, body back, chest over, head over home. Get the barrel behind the ball and stay through the pitch.

Hitters: Get Behind the Ball EarlyHitters: Timing SwingHitters: No StepHitters: Swing from ShoulderHitters: Inside HalfHitters: Stay Inside of Inside Pitch and LiftHitters: CurveHitters: Fly Ball / Ground Ball Bat ControlHitters: Adjustments in the BoxHitters: Sac BuntHitters: Drag Bunt

Wednesday Defense — 1/3 Plays, Bunt Defense, Throw-Downs & Tags

Sep 9, 2026 · Mike

1/3 plays, bunt defense, catcher throw-downs and tags

Corners: Throwing FundamentalsMiddles: Throwing FundamentalsCorners: Press GloveworkMiddles: Press GloveworkCorners: Reading HopsMiddles: Reading HopsMiddles: BackhandsCorners: Two Step ThrowsMiddles: Two Step ThrowsCorners: Four Step ThrowsMiddles: Four Step ThrowsCorners: On-the-Run ThrowsMiddles: On-the-Run ThrowsCorners: Double Play FeedsMiddles: Double Play FeedsMiddles: Double Play TurnsMiddles: Flips / DartsCorners: Force Play FootworkMiddles: Force Play FootworkCatchers: Force at Home FootworkCatchers: StealsCatchers: Bunt Fielding / ThrowsCorners: TagsMiddles: TagsCorners: Tags – Avoid ObstructionMiddles: Tags – Avoid ObstructionCorners: 1st & 3rd ReadsMiddles: 1st & 3rd ReadsCatchers: 1st & 3rd CommunicationCorners: Back Pick 2B / 3BMiddles: Back Pick 2B / 3BPitchers: Look Back RunnersCorners: Look Back RunnersMiddles: Look Back RunnersCorners: Bunt Coverages / CallsMiddles: Bunt Coverages / CallsPitchers: Fielding BuntsOutfielders: Drop Step FootworkOutfielders: First Step FootworkOutfielders: Pre-Pitch / First StepOutfielders: AnglesOutfielders: Get Behind Fly BallsOutfielders: Communication

Saturday Field Practice — Baserunning Non-Negotiables, 1/3 Plays & Cuts

Sep 5, 2026 · Haylee

Baserunning non negotiables, lead offs be a shark, 1/3 plays intro, relays, cut footwork

Base Running: Rounding BasesBase Running: Picking up 3B CoachBase Running: Tagging UpBase Running: Breakdowns at 1BBase Running: Leads at 1B, 2B, and 3BBase Running: StealBase Running: Delay StealBase Running: Balls in the DirtBase Running: Change-UpBase Running: Diving BackBase Running: Return in the Throwing LaneCatchers: StealsBase Running: 1st and 3rd PlaysCorners: 1st & 3rd ReadsMiddles: 1st & 3rd ReadsCatchers: 1st & 3rd CommunicationCatchers: Pick OffsCorners: Back Pick 2B / 3BMiddles: Back Pick 2B / 3BCorners: Bunt Coverages / CallsMiddles: Bunt Coverages / CallsCorners: Look Back RunnersMiddles: Look Back RunnersCorners: Throwing FundamentalsMiddles: Throwing FundamentalsCorners: Split Step Pre-PitchMiddles: Split Step Pre-PitchCorners: Press GloveworkMiddles: Press GloveworkCorners: Funnel GloveworkMiddles: Two Hand LaneCorners: Reading HopsMiddles: Reading HopsCorners: Two Step ThrowsMiddles: Two Step ThrowsCorners: Four Step ThrowsMiddles: Four Step ThrowsOutfielders: Pre-Pitch / First StepOutfielders: First Step FootworkOutfielders: Drop Step FootworkOutfielders: AnglesOutfielders: Get Behind Fly BallsOutfielders: Do or Die FootworkOutfielders: DepthsMiddles: Relays from OFMiddles: Cut / Cover CommunicationCorners: Cut / Cover CommunicationCorners: Cuts from OFMiddles: Pop-Up CommunicationOutfielders: CommunicationOutfielders: Long One-Hop ThrowsOutfielders: Throwing on the RunCorners: TagsMiddles: TagsCatchers: Receiving Throws from OutfieldCatchers: Communication – Balls in PlayCatchers: BlockingCatchers: Avoid Obstruction / TagsBase Running: Good Reads off the BatIntangibles: Compete Under Pressure

Week 1 Facility Practice — Hitting: The Hinge

Sep 3, 2026 · Mike

The hinge in the swing — the hands and bat working together with the body. A good hinge sets the bat angle early so the hitter matches plane with the pitch longer, and keeps the barrel behind the ball rather than chopping down or casting out. Cues: hide the belt, booty back, chest over, head over home, butt back and bend.

Hitters: Get Behind the Ball EarlyHitters: Swing from ShoulderHitters: Timing SwingHitters: No StepHitters: Inside HalfHitters: Stay Inside of Inside Pitch and LiftHitters: CurveHitters: Fly Ball / Ground Ball Bat Control

Week 1 Classroom — Mudita & Being a Good Teammate

Sep 3, 2026 · Mike

Mudita and being a good teammate — team rules and expectations, player roles, and setting team goals for the season.

Intangibles: Mudita – Celebrate Teammates’ WinsIntangibles: Being a Great TeammateIntangibles: Team Culture & StandardsIntangibles: Player Roles & Team Buy-InIntangibles: Team Goals & Season Vision

Week 1 Org Practice

Sep 2, 2026 · Mike

Organizational Workout A — fundamentals from the ground up, cuts and redirects, tags at the bases, and defensive communication.

Org Workout A

Defensive Fundamentals: Throws, Relays, Cuts & Diving

Aug 22, 2026

Throws, relays, bases and tags

Middles: Relays from OFMiddles: Cut / Cover CommunicationCorners: Cut / Cover CommunicationCatchers: Receiving Throws from OutfieldCatchers: Communication – Balls in PlayMiddles: Back Pick 2B / 3BCorners: Back Pick 2B / 3B