Beginner training plan
Your first lessonAthletic Movement & Baseball Basics for Fielding:
Goal: Teach how to move like a baseball player
Focus Areas
• Athletic stance
• Basic throwing motion
• Hand-eye coordination
Activities
• Ready position (knees bent, chest tall)
• Rolling ground balls (no glove → glove)
• Wrist flick throws
• Underhand toss + catch games
Lesson 11+LESSON 11 – Game Simulation & Review
Goal: Put it all together
Focus Areas
• Baseball IQ
• Fun competition
Activities
• Simulated innings
• Defensive rotations
• Pitch → hit → field stations
• Skills challenge
Key Teaching Points
• Hustle
• Teamwork
• Learning over winning
Lesson 4-10LESSON 4 – Introduction to Hitting
Goal: Learn swing basics
Focus Areas
• Grip
• Stance
• Balance
Activities
• Bat safety lesson
• Dry swings
• Tee work (middle of plate)
• One-hand swings (light bat)
Key Teaching Points
• Balance > power
• Swing level
• Finish controlled
LESSON 5 – Catch Play & Accuracy
Goal: Improve throwing accuracy and catching
Focus Areas
• Catch → throw sequence
• Glove-to-hand exchange
Activities
• Catch and freeze drill
• Step-and-throw
• Accuracy targets
• Partner challenges
Key Teaching Points
• Quick feet
• Throw to chest
• Control the ball
LESSON 6 – Hitting: Contact Focus
Goal: Consistent contact
Focus Areas
• Timing
• Barrel awareness
Activities
• Tee: inside/middle/outside
• Soft toss
• “Hit it hard on the ground”
• Finish balanced
Key Teaching Points
• Load → stride → swing
• Head still
• Swing through the ball
LESSON 7 – Fielding Fly Balls
Goal: Track and catch fly balls safely
Focus Areas
• Drop step
• Glove positioning
Activities
• Tennis ball drills
• Drop-step practice
• High catch technique
• Communication (“Ball!”)
Key Teaching Points
• Move first, then catch
• Two hands when possible
• Don’t drift under ball late
LESSON 8 – Pitching Basics (for 9u and up)
Goal: Intro to pitching mechanics
Focus Areas
• Balance
• Direction
• Control
Activities
• Balance holds
• Dry pitching motion
• Knee drill
• Short-distance pitching (30–45 ft)
Key Teaching Points
• Smooth and easy
• Fastball only
• Throw strikes, not hard
LESSON 9 – Infield Play & Game Movements
Goal: Apply fielding to game situations
Focus Areas
• Moving to the ball
• Throwing on the run
Activities
• Forehand/backhand drills
• Field → throw progression
• Slow rollers
• Base awareness
Key Teaching Points
• Stay low
• Quick decisions
• Secure the ball first
LESSON 10 – Hitting Off Live Toss
Goal: Transition from tee to moving ball
Focus Areas
• Timing
• Confidence
Activities
• Front toss
• Count swings
• Hit-and-run game
• Situational hitting intro
Key Teaching Points
• See ball early
• Short swing
• Swing at strikes
Lesson 2-3LESSON 2 – Throwing Fundamentals
Goal: Learn how to throw correctly and safely
Focus Areas
• Grip
• Arm path
• Accuracy
Activities
• Four-seam grip
• Wrist flicks
• One-knee throws
• Short-distance catch (20–30 ft)
Key Teaching Points
• Step toward target
• Finish with chest over knee
• No throwing hard yet
LESSON 3 – Fielding Ground Balls
Goal: Proper ground ball technique
Focus Areas
• Glove position
• Body positioning
• Footwork
Activities
• Ready position drill
• Hand-rolled ground balls
• “Alligator” drill
• Funnel to chest
Key Teaching Points
• “Get in front”
• “Eyes behind the ball”
• Soft hands
Advanced training plan
Your first lesson
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DAY 1 – VELOCITY & MECHANICS (HIGH INTENT)
A. Dynamic Warm-Up (15 min)
• Hip mobility series (90/90s, deep squat holds)
• Thoracic spine rotations
• Scap activation (band Ys/Ts, serratus punches)
B. Plyo / Arm Care (Driveline-style)
• Pivot pickoffs – 5x5
• Step-back throws – 4x4
• Reverse throws – 3x5
(Track intent, not radar yet)
C. Mechanical Focus Bullpen (20–25 pitches)
Constraints:
• 80–90% effort
• Target cues:
• Hip-shoulder separation
• Front-side stability
• Efficient decel
Metrics (if available):
• Release height/side
• Spin efficiency
• Vertical approach angle
D. Velocity Pull-Downs
• 5–8 max-intent throws
• Full recovery between reps
Lesson 11+ADVANCED FIELDING PROGRAM (ALL POSITIONS)
Reaction & Range
• Short hop machine
• Random fungo angles
• Bad-hop training
Transfer Speed
• Catch → throw under 1.0 sec
• One-hand funnel drills
Throw Accuracy
• Moving target throws
• Different arm slots
Lesson 4-10DAY 3 – PITCH DESIGN & COMMAND
A. Feel-Based Catch Play
• Grip-specific throws
• Intentional shape manipulation
B. Command Bullpen (30–35 pitches)
Zones:
• Arm-side low
• Glove-side up
• Back-foot breaking ball
Drills:
• 3-pitch sequences
• Miss-location consequences (reset rep)
C. Pitch Arsenal Development
• 2 fastball shapes (ride/run)
• 1 breaking ball with late depth
• 1 off-speed with deception
Track:
• Miss %
• Competitive strikes %
• Chase-inducing locations
DAY 4 – RECOVERY + MOVEMENT QUALITY
A. Soft Tissue (10–15 min)
• Foam roll: lats, glutes, calves
• Light band traction
B. Mobility
• Hip IR/ER
• T-spine extension
• Ankle dorsiflexion
C. Low-Intensity Catch
• 60–90 ft
• Focus on rhythm & breathing
DAY 5 – GAME SIMULATION DAY
A. Competitive Warm-Up
• Full pre-game routine
• Mental imagery
B. Live ABs or Simulated Innings
• 3–5 innings OR 45–60 pitches
• Count leverage emphasis (0-2, 3-1)
C. Defensive Pressure
• Random PFP calls mid-inning
• Bunt coverages on command
D. Post-Outing Review
• What pitches won counts?
• Where did command break down?
• Fatigue markers?
DAY 6 – ATHLETICISM (OPTIONAL BUT ELITE)
Explosive Work
• Med-ball rotational throws
• Sprint work (10–30 yards)
Strength Emphasis
• Single-leg strength
• Anti-rotation core
• Deceleration strength (Nordics, reverse lunges)
Lesson 2-3DAY 2 – ADVANCED FIELDING + PFPs
A. Athletic Movement (10 min)
• Lateral shuffles → sprint break
• Backpedal → turn & throw
B. Pitcher Defensive Drills
• Reaction bunts (coach-initiated)
• Slow rollers (barehand → throw)
• Comebackers (short hop focus)
C. PFP Game Situations
• 1-4-3 / 1-6-3 reps
• Covering 1B (RH & LH angles)
• Pickoff footwork (slide-step + normal)
D. Throw Accuracy Challenge
• 10 throws → glove-side target
• Miss outside target = sprint penalty
Goal: Defensive confidence under stress
What you need to bringBring glove and turf shoes
What I can bringPlyo balls, driveline trampoline, bands, and waterbags
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And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
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