Publisher's Synopsis
This handy reference presents games-based drills to end tedium and make practices fun and productive. It is the solution to every youth baseball coach's worst nightmare: five minutes into an hour-long practice session and the players are bored, distracted, or just standing around. With nine diverse defensive positions plus batting and baserunning to think about, how can a coach keep all the players engaged and progressing at the same time? This coach's tool kit contains the answer. "Great Baseball Drills" is built around a unique games approach that keeps practices fresh and kids moving and excited. The drills are organized by skill level and position, and each teaches a specific skill or responds to a specific weakness. It includes: a fun, original games approach to drilling 6- to 12-year-old players; 125 simple, skill-building games that keep kids moving; and a troubleshooting chart that lets coaches easily match drills to problem areas.
