Baseball Program – PeeWee Drills – Learning the ...

1 Baseball Program PeeWee A. 45 minutes of Drills /Practice/ Learning the Game B. 5 minute Snack break During break discuss rules before the start of each game C. 45 minutes of Game Playing Drills Learning the Fundamentals & Practice 1. Base Running On the Field. (10 minutes) A. Practice running down first base running through the bag and watching the coach drill B. Running to second, third and home plate touching the right portion of the base and running with your head up. Stopping and Starting on base. - drill C. Watching the Third base coach D. Staying within the base lines. E. Multiple Base runners can t pass the base runner ahead of you F. Staying on the base when a batter is up position G. Avoid ball in play when running and avoid fielders (can t touch) H. Foul Balls runner can t advance must go back to the occupied bag 2.

2 Hitting Behind the Backstop/Right Field (15 minutes) Hitting Set-up 2 Tees at least 10 feet apart behind the backstop Divide the children in equal lines behind the tees - drill Each child should get between 10 15 swings 2. Live Hitting Set-up one line approximately 20 feet into right field. Place a helmet on the child and place a home plate on the ground Give each child 5 10 swings. Pitches can be delivered either overhand or underhand. Please instruct batters on the following: a. Choosing the right bat (weight, length, comfort) b. Grip Line up knuckles c. Stance Head in position to see ball Good Balance Plate Coverage d. Weight Shift Using the Tee Transfer from back foot to front foot e. Stride Short and towards the pitcher f.

3 Swing Hands in Ready Position top of back shoulder Level Swing Short Quick Swing Point of Contact in Front of Plate Step head down swing the bat around g. Follow Through h. Dropping the Bat and running to the base i. Explaining Balls, Strikes, Hitting 3. Fielding On the Field (10 minutes) Set up Two lines of four, one line at second base and one line at shortstop roll ground balls directly out in front of the fielders throw back to coach drill (5-10 reps) Set up Two lines of four, one line at second base and one line at shortstop roll ground balls to the forehand of the fielders throw back to coach drill (5-10 reps) Set up Two lines of four, one line at second base and one line at shortstop roll ground balls to the backhand of the fielders throw back to coach drill (5-10 reps) Please instruct fielders on the following: a.

4 Ready Position b. Rear Down c. Hands out in Front d. Knees Slightly Bent e. Standing on the balls of their feet f. Glove Open (palm facing out) g. Forehand h. Backhand crossover step 4. Catching Behind the Backstop In the Air (5 minutes) Set-up Two lines of four and have the children stand in ready position Make an underhand toss above the waist to the forehand drill Make an underhand toss above the waist to the backhand drill (5-10reps of each drill ) Please instruct fielders on the following: a. Ready Position b. Eye on the Ball c. Glove out in Front (palm facing out) fingers to the sky for balls thrown above the waist d. Glove out in Front (palm facing out) fingers to the ground for balls thrown below the waist e.

5 Two Hands vs. One Hand Catching 5. Throwing Behind the Backstop (5 minutes) Set-up Two lines - Play catch with each child for a minute a. Square Your Body to the Target b. Step towards the target with the foot opposite your throwing arm c. Bring Your Throwing Arm Back Behind Your Head d. Release the Ball as your arm passes your head e. Follow Through with your Body Snack Break 5 Minutes on the Bench During the break please discuss rules and regulations of the game. For example, the different ways a player can get out. 1. Ball caught in the air. 2. Player is tagged out before reaching one of the bases. 3. Player throws the ball to first base before opposing player reaches the bag. Game Playing 45 Minutes Minimum 45 ft. bases, 2nd base approximately 67ft.

6 , rubber is at the discretion of the manager No winning or losing Score is insignificant All players should get at least on at bat per game Inning is over when the following takes place: All batters get up before three outs are achieved Three outs are achieved Ways to set the batting order Lowest (1) to Highest (9) Reverse Order Even Numbers than Odd Numbers Odd Number than Even Numbers Pitching Manager/coach pitch to their team. Overhand or Underhand (depends on the child) 5-6 pitches should be thrown per batter If contact can t be achieved place the batting tee on home plate There are no strikes outs or walks. Field Assignment Pitcher Supplied by the team batting 1st Base Coach Supplied by the team batting Catcher Supplied by the team in the field Third Base Coach Supplied by the team in the field ** All managers/coaches should help instruct both teams during the game.

7 Team Parent (or coach) Should make sure the batting team is always on the bench and that all batters have a helmet and the on deck batter is prepared to hit. End of Game One child from each team should be given a game ball for outstanding play or achievement. Each child on the team must be given a game ball before the season ends. Please keep track of which children have received a ball.