2015 Event Information - World Softball Coaches` Convention

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2015 Event Information
Event Partners
www.SoftballCoachesClinic.com
January 17, 2015
Dear Coach,
We are excited to welcome you as we celebrate the Mohegan Sun World Softball Coaches’
Convention. Beginning with the first clinic, we have sought to provide you with the very best in
coaching education.
We want this clinic to be something special and we have spent considerable time securing the best
clinicians and designing a curriculum that addresses all levels of play and a range of coaching areas.
Each year, we seek to improve your clinic experience and this year we've made two major
improvements: we've redesigned the event layout to improve traffic flow and we are introducing an
event App for your smartphone or tablet to put critical clinic information at your fingertips.
We believe our clinic is more than just one day of coaching and player instruction; it is a chance to
exchange ideas and learn from each other. Our convention staff, exhibitors and guest speakers will be
available to you throughout the day. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself, ask a question or
provide your own perspective on the game.
A special thanks goes to the staff and management of the Mohegan Sun - our title sponsor - who have
welcomed us and allowed us to use their outstanding facilities and amenities. We also thank our other
sponsors for their important support, including: Extra Innings, Rawlings, On Deck Sports, Hitting Guru
3D, Planet Fastpitch, Louisville Slugger, USA Elite Training, Club Diamond Nation, Lux Bond &
Green, Fastpitch Nation, Jaypro Sports, The Coaches Insider and Geno’s Fastbreak Restaurant. We
have a terrific group of exhibitors this year and we encourage you to visit them in the Mohegan Sun
Convention Center during the event.
Enjoy the clinic and please take the time during and after this weekend to let us know your thoughts on
improving next year’s Mohegan Sun World SoftballCoaches’ Convention. We wish you all the best
with your upcoming season and look forward to seeing you in January 2016!
Yours in coaching,
P.S.: Become a World Softball Facebook fan and get clinic updates throughout the year.
WORLD SOFTBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 17, 2015:
Session Times
Location
Break-Out #1
Patrick Murphy
Building a Championship Culture
Break-Out #2
Kathryn Gleason
Competitive Team Defense
Extra Innings Batting
Cage
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Break-Out #1
Jennifer Hapanowicz
with Youth Pitching
Demonstrators
Sue Enquist with
Andrea Duran
11:20 am - 12:05 pm
Dominate the Zone with the Rise and Drop:
Drills for Proper Techniques
Hitting Mechanics: See it. Know it. Teach it.
Break-Out #2
Kathryn Gleason
Skills & Drills for Your Infielders
Break-Out #3
Eric Cressey
Identifying and Addressing the Most Common
Physical Limitations in Throwers
Cage
Denise Davis,
Brandice Balschmiter
& Jordan Taylor
Pitching, Hitting & Throwing Contests with Prizes!
10:00 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am - 11:05 am
2015 Topic
GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION
Convention Center Pre-Function Area
7:00 am - 9:30 am
8:15 am - 9:00 am
2015 Presenter
EXHIBITOR TIME
Cage
Andrea Duran with
Dan Rigol
Hitting Demo/LOUISVILLE SLUGGER PRODUCT DEMO
Break-Out #1
Patrick Murphy
Aggressive Baserunning: Putting the Pressure on the Defense
Break-Out #2
Jordan Taylor,
& Denise Davis
A Pitcher's Playbook Question & Answer Session
Break-Out #3
Jen McIntyre
Getting the Most Out of Indoor Practices
Cage
Kim Gwydir with
Youth Demonstrators
Kathryn Gleason,
Jen McIntyre &
Jessica Mendoza
Break-Out #1*
Using Your Speed to Increase Run Production/Slapping
The Recruiting Process: Keys to Getting College Coaches Interested
Break-Out #2
Eric Cressey
Identifying and Addressing the Most Common Physical Limitations in
Throwers/DEMO
Break-Out #3
Rob Crews
EYES LEAD the BODY: Adjustments and Strategies for Pitch
Recognition and Ball Tracking
Cage
Steve Sutton
EASTON PRODUCT DEMO
Outlines for certain sessions may not be included in this packet.
Program, topics and presenters are subject to change. Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event.
No videotaping of event sessions is allowed.
NEW THIS YEAR
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WORLD SOFTBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 17, 2015 (Continued):
Session Times
Location
2015 Presenter
EXHIBITOR/LUNCH TIME
12:05 pm - 1:15 pm
12:05 pm - 1:15 pm
2015 Topic
Exhibitor Zone/
Louisville Slugger
Booth
Exhibitor Zone/
Louisville Slugger
Booth
Exhibitor Zone/Planet
FastPitch Booth
Andrea Duran Autograph Session presented by Louisville Slugger
(Players have first priority for autographs)
Jessica Mendoza Autograph Session presented by Louisville Slugger
Jordan Taylor Autograph Session
Brandice Balschmiter Autograph Session
Exhibitor Zone/Planet
FastPitch Booth
12:05 pm - 12:30 pm
Cage
Brian Meehan
DEMARINI PRODUCT DEMO
12:30 pm- 1:00 pm
Break-Out #1
Sue Enquist
2015 Recruit Standards: Measurables to Level the Playing Field
Cage
Kyle Shiplett
MIZUNO PRODUCT DEMO
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
4:25 pm - 5:15 pm
Break-Out #1
Talking Softball featuring Patrick Murphy, Sue Enquist, Andrea Duran & Jordan Taylor
moderated by Jessica Mendoza
Cage
Paul Sances
WORTH PRODUCT DEMO
Break-Out #1
Sue Enquist
Defense Assessment: Skill Differentiations by Position
Break-Out #2
Jen McIntyre
Practice Activities to Improve Your Team's Offensive Production
Break-Out #3
Rob Crews
Developing the Mental/Emotional Game from 9 - 19
Cage
Denise Davis and
Coaches & Parents Take the Mound!: An Interactive How-To
Experience
Break-Out #1
Patrick Murphy
How to Hit Location Pitches
Break-Out #2
Jen Hapanowicz
How Can Anyone Increase Their Speed - From Little League to College
Break-Out #1
Sue Enquist
Hitting Drill Package: Get College Ready!
AUTOGRAPH SESSION GUIDELINES: Players have 1st priority for autographs. We can only sign 1 item per person &, due to
time constraints, cannot allow photos. We cannot guarantee that all players will receive autographs. Thank you for understanding.
The event would like to recognize Jaypro Sports for providing the bleachers
for the Extra Innings Batting Cage sessions. Visit Jaypro’s booth to learn more
about all their softball product offerings.
SAVE 15% AT GENO’S FASTBREAK RESTAURANT:
Hungry? Geno’s Fastbreak is offering 15% off all food and beverage purchases
throughout the clinic for softball clinic attendees wearing their credentials.
Geno’s is located just outside the Convention Center on the 1st floor.
2015 Mohegan Sun World Softball Coaches' Convention
Exhibitor Booth Locations
Company/Exhibitor Name
3D Hitting Guru
Air Structures American Technologies
AllBallPro by Sportworx
Anaconda Sports/LIDS Team Sports
Exhibitor Booth #
309 & 408
Company/Exhibitor Name (cont.)
Exhibitor Booth #
Jaypro Sports
91
506
Keith's II Sports
307
919
Lee County Sports Development
209 & 308
Louisville Slugger
904
301 & 400
Anthem Sports
910
Marucci Sports
Ball-Bandit
404
Mercury Sports
Bangerz Sportz Eye Protection
402
Mizuno
Baseball America
207
New Balance Baseball
Baseball Heaven Sports Complex
108
New Britain Rock Cats
T5
Batting Cages USA
915
New England Collegiate Baseball League
205
Beam Clay/Partac Peat Corporation
503
OC Sports
507
Beaver Bat Company
302
On Deck Sports
101
BIG Vision Sports Complex
504
Planet Fastpitch
203 - 207
Bownet Sports
911 & 913
Play In School
92
702
609 & 708
100
208
Brent's Uniform Factory
90
PLDGIT.com
BSN Sports
914
Rawlings
502
Connecticut American Legion Baseball
902
Rawlings Stars and Stripes
Connecticut Sportsplex
405
Ripken Baseball
Connecticut Tigers
T7
Rob Monte Art
712
Cooperstown Bat Company
605
Schutt Sports
201 & 300
DC Sports
916
Showcase Trading Cards
900 & 901
87
702A
406
Diamond Nation
702B
SkillScore
98
Diamond Sports
401
Spalding
601 & 700
Disney Baseball & Softball
907
Sports at the Beach
Dream Bat Company
403
Sports Team Hotels
E.L.umber Co.
505
Sports Tutor
94 & 95
305
509 & 608
Easton Sports
905 & 906
Stadium System
602
Extra Innings
Pre-Function
Strike Out Strippz
501 & 600
Fastpitch Nation/CT USSSA Fastpitch
Fastpitch on Line Showcase
96
Frank Herzog Photography
97 & 97A
Swingaway
89
Swivel Vision
603
The Leadership Doc
606
Frank's Sport Shop
611
Tucci Lumber
GameChanger
903
Turface Athletics
86
GamePlan by Everysport.net
99
TYRUS Baseball Products
GloveWhisperer
304
USA Elite Training
94 & 95
Goose Grease Creams
407
VarsityGirl.Net
86 & 91
HeavySwing
613
Wilson/DeMarini/ATEC
Historic Dodgertown
306
Worth Stars and Stripes
88
Holloway Sportswear
500
X-Grain Sportswear
607
Hot Dot
604
Zephyr Hats
303
HUMANeX Ventures
107
409 & 508
93
206
We thank you in advance for supporting our clinic exhibitors and encourage you to patronize them throughout
the year. You can find a 2015 exhibitor listing on our website at www.SoftballCoachesClinic.com (on the
Exhibitor Page) which includes their website address.
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8:15AM - 9:00AM: Break-Out #1
Building a Championship Culture
Patrick Murphy, Head Softball Coach, University of Alabama
1. The Ultimate Role Model
2. What does your program look like?
3. Affirm and Model
4. Separate the Who from the Do
5. Servant Leadership
6. An Attitude of Gratitude
7. Mudita
8. My favorite videos
1. The Little Team -- vimeo
2. The Butterfly Circus -- vimeo
3. E:60 Will Power -- espn.com
4. Debbie the Downer -- yahoo.com
5. Sermon from the movie Doubt -- youtube.com
6. Seton Hall basketball player -- youtube.com
7. Anatomy of a Teammate -- youtube.com
8. My Coach Sucks -- youtube.com
9. Soul Pancake Happiness Study – youtube.com
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Competitive Team Defense
Kathryn Gleason, Head Softball Coach, Boston University
1. Why Team Drills?
a. Practice a Part of a Skill (BMR)
b. Practice Game-Like Elements
c. Educate the Entire Team (Understand the Game)
d. Create Competition
i. Against the Clock
ii. Against Groups
2. Full Team Defense Drills
a. Continuous Rundown Drill
i. 1st-2nd, 3rd- Home-Person who makes the out, keeps the ball & starts the new rundown between
the other baseline.
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Sequences (Multiples (1212, 2121, 1414, 4141, 3434, 4343)
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Infield Drill (2-1-3-4)…there is ALWAYS another play.
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Outfield (Relays/Cuts)…4-3-2
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Zig Zag Drill-Competitive Throwing Drill
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“The Race”-OF-Baserunners, Full Infield with Pitcher and Catcher
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Rocket Relays
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1st & 3rd Defense
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Tweeners
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Perfect 21
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Knockout-R @1, R @ 1st/2nd, R @ 2nd, R @ 2nd/3rd, Bases Loaded
-
Terrier Challenge
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Hitting Mechanics: See it. Know it. Teach it.
Sue Enquist, NFCA Hall of Famer & Legendary UCLA Softball Coach
Andrea Duran, 2014 NPF Player of the Year, USSSA Price Third Baseman
1. SEE IT: DEFINE swing principles two ways
a. What can you evaluate live?
b. What do you evaluate on video?
2. KNOW IT: EVALUATION of hitter
a. Quick tip on evaluation: the 5% rule
b. Define each part of the swing being evaluated (live).
c. Common language with the hitter is created.
i. Linear phase-We can see and assess these areas.
ii. Rotational phase-What CAN’T we see with naked eye very well?
d. NOTE:2015 NFCA Objective Measurables and new assessment language
1. NFCA Measurables released.
2. NEW Hitting metrics in softball space understand new language.
3. ANDREA DURAN’S PPFs & YOUTH ASSESSMENTS
a. Andrea’s rill routines & progression
b. Most common youth swing problems
c. Favorite drills for youth
d. Andrea’s mental tips for the youth coach player.
4. COMMON PROBLEMS and DRILLS to implement in each area
a. Weight transfer problems & solutions
b. Connection problems & solutions
c. Bat Lag problems & solutions
d. Contact problems & solutions
5. TEACH IT: Summary: Hitter’s custom swing package and drills implementation
a. CORE 4 Principles
b. Customized drills
c. Goals and assessment of proper execution
d. Train her to train herself
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Skills & Drills for Your Infielders
1. The Throw
a. Throwing Progression
b. Types of throws-situations
c. Drills
2. Footwork
a. Ready Position
b. Right left field, right left throw
c. Gather-Gain ground on the throw
d. Footwork Drills-Ladders, cones, hurdles (With and without the ball)
3. Everydays-Partners/Coach
a. Rolling ground balls
b. Short hops (Ozzie drill)
c. Exchanges (flips, feeds, bunts)
d. Tag plays
4. Putting It All Together ---Drills
a. Box drill (60/40)-Throw
b. 4 Corner Drill (Roll left, throw diagonal)
c. Five Ball Drill (Drill Sets)
d. Multiples (1212, 2121, 1414, 4141)
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Identifying and Addressing the Most Common Physical Limitations in Throwers
Eric Cressey, Baseball Strength & Conditioning Expert, Cressey Performance
Founder
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Softball Training Culture
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Opportunity #1: Appreciating Joint Hypermobility
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Why does one feel “tight?”
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Laxity Considerations
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Programming Considerations: Strength Training
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Opportunity #2: Gain active control of external rotation.
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“Fake” Lay-Back
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Opportunity #3: Individualize the management of scapular control.
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One thing we do know…
o Takeaways:
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Opportunity #4: Establish core control during arm care.
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Action Items
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Assess, don’t assume!
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Saturday, January 17, 2015, 10:30AM – 11:05AM: Break-Out #1
Aggressive Baserunning: Putting the Pressure on the Defense
1. Be aggressive! Don’t ever fault a kid for being smart aggressive on the bases.
(stupid aggressive is another story)
2. Getting out of the box as quick as possible – inf single; single to lf; single to rf
3. Leads on the bases
4. When to tag at 1b
5. Leads at 2b, when to tag, when to advance
6. Leads at 3b, when to tag
7. Ground ball GO! How and when ...
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. Two outs, two bases -- always!
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
9. GREEN LIGHTS for the speedsters
A.
B.
C.
D.
10. BITDC
A.
11. Independent drill
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
A Pitcher's Playbook Question & Answer Session
Jordan Taylor, NPF USSSA Pride Pitcher, USA National Team Member, 3-Time
All-American & Boston University Assistant Coach
Brandice Balschmiter, Collegiate All-American Pitcher, NPF 1st Round Selection
Denise Davis, Founder of Planet Fastpitch & Youth Pitching Expert
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Getting the Most Out of Indoor Practices
Jen McIntyre, Head Softball Coach, University of Connecticut
Philosophy: You can do the exact same mechanics inside that
you can do outside. We emphasize a TON of footwork and fast
footwork drills inside that we can incorporate into the defense,
especially with outfielders. The more you are limited by space,
the more creative you get.
6.
Fun Drills
a. Popcorn/ Communication
b.
Venue differences: gym floor vs. astro turf vs. rubber pellet turf;
ceiling height vs. lights; tennis balls vs. indoor incredi-balls vs.
regular balls
Space constraints: Basketball gym size vs. indoor football turf
field
7.
Infield challenges: No dirt, indoor surface is much faster; ie.
When you go outside, the defense needs to be ready to charge the
ball
Outfield challenges: No wind resistance, no sun balls. (We
utilize strings of overhead lights); Ceiling height for some venues
therefore no fly balls.
Practice Structure:
1. Run/ Stretch
2.
Throwing progression
3.
Catching/ Footwork
4.
Every days with tennis balls, then regular balls & gloves
5.
Defense (Infield vs. Outfield)
a. Ladders
i. With gloves, no ball then add a ball
ii. 2 in, 2 out; lots of examples; change of direction;
no false steps
iii. NFL network karoake
8.
Wall Ball
i. Grounders
ii. Fly balls
iii. Wrong ways
iv. Competition
Team Defense
a. Bunt defense
b.
Position breakdown
c.
Footwork
d.
Throw to bases (reorient the field)
e.
Relays and cuts
f.
Triangle balls/ balls in between
g.
Set defense schemes
i. 1st and 3rds
ii. Squeeze defense
iii. Bases loaded
iv. Slappers up the line, especially with a fast surface
h.
Around the horn, exchanges at the bag
i.
Thread the needle
Offense
a. Space restraints
i. Indoor cages vs no cage space
ii. Sock nets!
iv. Back at an angle- flies and grounders
b.
Full team bunting (Last man standing)
i. Throw bunting with two pitchers (one to home, one
to second-space saver)
c.
Front toss
d.
Live on field/ BP
e.
Situational hitting
f.
Baserunning
i. Runner at 2, reading controlled fungos
ii. Runner at 2 & 3; Grounder- runner from 2; Fly- tag
from 3
v. Closing speed
b.
vi. Competition ladders
Cones
i. Four diamond drill
ii. Triangle drill/ back at angle
iii. Change of direction
c.
Agilities
i. Belt work
ii. Single leg drives
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Saturday, January 17, 2015, 11:20AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #1
The Recruiting Process: Keys to Getting College Coaches Interested
Jessica Mendoza, Star Outfielder & Two-Time World Champion and Olympic
Gold Medalist, Team USA Softball, ESPN Commentator
Rules Education:
1. Definition of PSA (Prospective Student-Athlete)
a. 8th grade and younger is not a free for all
2. Written and Oral Correspondence
a. Timeline
b. Reply rules (Camp/ clinic/ brochure)
c. Phone calls/ Text messages- boundaries
3. NCAA Eligibility Center
Official vs. Unofficial Visits:
1. Definition and rules surrounding both
2. Philosophy varies based on coach/ school
3. Example of itinerary
Offers/ Financial Aid:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Division I rules: 12 full total scholarships (equivalency sport)
Roster size-varies based on the institution
Academic Aid
Border state/ Bright Futures/ FAFSA
****What are the PSA’s determining factors?
Summer vs High School Teams:
1. What tourneys do they attend?
2. Which teams will provide the opportunity for the PSA to achieve their goals?
a. Geographic zone
b. Competition level
c. Coaching vs. Shopping/ Recruiting
d. 3rd Party camps vs. Institutional Based Camps
Videos- What to include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Length
Skill vs. game footage
Link vs. DVD
Statistics
Top Three Things I wish I could tell:
1. Summer Coaches
2. Parents
3. Student-Athletes
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Saturday, January 17, 2015, 11:20AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #3
EYES LEAD the BODY: Adjustments and Strategies for Pitch Recognition and
Ball Tracking
Rob Crews, Complete Game Founder, Author & Player Development Specialist
4 In-Flight Factors: Where is it? What is it? Where is it going? How do I get there?
Where is it?
The ability to identify the ball earlier in it's flight. Also the ability to get on the front side of the ball.
What is it?
The ability to determine pitch-type and pitch-speed. Two necessary factors for predicting arrival time and
location.
Where is it going?
Identifying, calculating, anticipating, and predicting (TTC) time to collision based on visual information.
How do I get there?
Charting the course for the proper swing plane and bat angle. This also includes knowing when and where
the collision will take place within a half a softball or 1 baseball.
Corresponding Drills:
1. Tee Work
a. Set Up
b. Checking In
c. Establish Visual Routes
d. Use of multiples Contact Points
2. Hand Tee
a. Visual Routes
b. Hand Speed
c. Decision Making
d. Middle, oppo, inside, change, drop
3. Soft Toss
a. Tosser Position
b. Visual Routes
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Saturday, January 17, 2015, 12:30PM – 1:00PM: Break-Out #1
2015 Recruit Standards: Measurables to Level the Playing Field
1. 3-Foundational measures of a collegiate hitter
a. Efficiency
b. Force on the ball
c. Big zone
2. 3-Physical criteria college coaches are evaluating
a. Criteria within each body part (during the swing)
b. Zone discipline
c. Game strategy and adjustments
3.
3-Non Physical criteria college coach is evaluating.
a. Passion: Is she fanatical about training?
b. Failure recovery: how quickly can she recover?
c. Love: Is she in LOVE with the game? “Committed on good and bad days.”
4. Physical Measurables-COMPARE to COLLEGE
a. NFCA Measurables-Offense specific vs. College Data
i. Batted ball exit speed
ii. Batted ball exit vs. bat speed differential
5. New Measurables College vs. Club/HS aged
6. Drills to test your readiness
a. Drill to test barrel control
b. Drill to test consistency
c. Drill to put it all together
d. One fast tip to own at LEAST half of the zone
7. High Performer Objective Measurables-“Who is the right side of the bell shaped curve?”
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Defense Assessment: Skill Differentiations by Position
1. SPECIFIC NFCA Objective Measurables - By defense position
a. Pitcher assessment criteria
b. Catcher assessment criteria
c. Infield/Outfield criteria
2. GENERAL Defense Measurables - Necessary physical traits
a. First step
b. Angle
c. Deceleration
d. Glove footwork transition efficiency
e. Throw strength
f. Throw accuracy
3. RED FLAGS to the college coaches who are assessing your athletes
a. Lower body criteria
b. Game sense criteria
c. Ball flight criteria
d. Intangibles-Where and when does assessment of recruit begin
4. Specific Defense Skills by Position - Is your athlete COLLEGE ready?
a. Catcher
b. Pitcher
c. Corners
d. Middles
e. Outfielder
5. Drills to enhance the defense player
6. High Performer Objective Measurables - “Who is the right side of the bell shaped curve?”
7. Resource attachments
a. Recruit video playlist
b. Defense drill progression
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Practice Activities to Improve Your Team's Offensive Production
Philosophy: Tee work for repetition and mechanics are essential
every day. Base running is a lost art in our game where we can
begin to learn to generate runs and cut down the number of hits
required to score. When we do team structured drills, we make
them as competitive as possible. We usually have a winner and a
loser for the majority of our offensive sets. The key to improving
culture, morale, and energy…COMPETE, COMPETE,
COMPETE!
5.
Front Toss
a. Philosophy
i. Number of continuous
cuts
ii. Incorporate Single arm
swings
iii. Tees out on field
iv. Situational hitting
v. Change ups (machine balls vs. regular balls)
6.
Vision Drills
a. Numbered balls
b. Dotted balls
c. Machine vs. regular balls (Seams vs. No Seams)
7.
Team Drills
a. Countdown
b. Teams on Teams on Teams
c. Last man standing (Bunting/ Situational hitting)
d. Live scrimmage vs. Dr. Feel Good
e. Live on 5
8.
Base Running
a. Start of practice with live hitters on front toss or BP
b. Runner at 2/ runner at home
c. Runner at 2/ runner at 3 (grounders vs. fly balls)
d. Leadoffs/ retreating to bases/ looking for the extra base
e. Fake drag, steal of 3rd
9.
Tee Warm-Up
a. Single arm to extension in and out (x5)
b. Double arm to extension in and out (x5)
c. Single arm swings in and out (x5)
d. Full cuts in and out (x5)
e. Squared hips for hand path (x5)
f. ¾ hips for hand path (x5)
g. Step backs for power (x5)
h. Walk throughs for rhythm and timing (x5)
Practice Structure:
Lots of tee work for repetition and feedback. Most of our
mechanical work is done on the tees, we use front toss for
progression and explosion.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hand Path Drills
a. Single arms (lead and throw) kneeling vs. standing
i. Bat size/ weight
b. Double arms (extension and full cuts)
c. Double tees for bat path
d. Cones on the ground for extension/ path
e. Squared hip drill & ¾ hips drill
f. Triple tees for bat angle/ backspin
Power Drills
a. Basketball/ volleyball/ soccer ball
b. Medicine ball throws mixed in
c. Step backs
d. Flamingo stance- drive into the pitch
e. Double/ triple tees with some power tees
Balance Drills
a. Front shoulder angle to the pitch
b. Angle of bat/ baby
c. Toes on the line
d. Flat cones
Timing Drills
a. Tennis ball bounce
b. Walk throughs for rhythm
c. Change ups on a tee (commit, lean into front leg)
d. 3 plate drill
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Developing the Mental/Emotional Game from 9 - 19
Rob Crews, Complete Game Founder, Author & Player Development Specialist
Where does CONFIDENCE come from?

Past Success and Victories

Work ethic / preparation

Positive Parent/Coach Support

Peer’s Success

Environment-conditions
Performance Issues

Game Plan or No Game Plan

Overcoaching paralyzes Performance
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Fear of Failure

Outcome Driven vs Process Driven
From the Neck Up
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Attitude
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Confidence

Focus

Relaxation
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Concentration

Commitment

Work Ethic
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
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How to Hit Location Pitches
The nine different zones of the strike zone – same for
righty/lefty
Professional hitters can handle six of the nine zones
Minor leaguers can handle four of the nine zones
High school hitters can handle three of the nine zones
Outside pitch absolutes:
1.
Hitting Drills: A tip for all drills – put a
piece of tape or use chalk for a point of
reference for your feet. Too many hitters
hear ‘outside’ pitch and they start diving
into the plate. The tape/chalk will help
keep the hitters in a good stance/stride.
The stride should remain even and the
same. Nothing changes with the hitter’s
feet. We emphasize outside pitch drills as 70 percent of all pitches
we see will be middle-to-outside/off the plate.
2.
1. Contact point drill/all nine hitting zones:
3.
4.
5.
6.
2. Catch drill/all fields:
3. Self-toss/all fields:
4. Outside tee:
5. Front toss/all fields/all pitches:
Low pitch absolutes:
1.
6. Tony Gwynn Front Side Drill:
2.
7. Stop/hold drill:
3.
4.
5.
Inside pitch absolutes:
1.
8. Four-part outside hitting drill:
9. False angle drill/inside/outside:
10. Hide drill:
11. Tony Gwynn drill II:
12. Target long tee/inside/outside:
2.
3.
4.
5.
High pitch absolutes:
1.
2.
13. Throw drill w/short tosser
Four ways to increase bat speed …
1. Strength training for forearms – wrist rollers, reverse curls,
rice buckets, newspaper roll-ups
2. Underload/overload training – heavy, light, regular bat
weights over a six-week period
3. Quick swings – get in as many swings as you can in a timed
period (15 secs, 20, 25, 30). Keep track of what you have done
and try to beat the number each time.
3.
4.
4. Core work – side-to-sides, pillars, side pillars, bird dogs,
superwomans
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
I.
How Can Anyone Increase Their Speed - From Little League to College
Jen Hapanowicz, USA Elite Training Founder & Youth Softball Instructor
Speed Killers
1. Pre-turning
2. No high Knee
3. Left leg (right-handed pitcher) cut across the powerline
4. Glove Side out
5. Too long of stride
6. Back heel drops
7. Front plant foot not 45 degree angle on landing
8. Walk through pitch / no resistance
II.
III.
How to Increase speed Using Video Feedback
Does your athlete have muscle weaknesses?
1. Test your players
2. Strength drill for pitchers
IV.
Pitching Drills to Increase Speed & Power in the Motion
1. Knee Drill Speed Super Sets
a. Various tools
2. High Knee w/ ankle weight (2-3lbs max)
3. Resistance Cords
a. Leg strength and resistance
b. Glove side
4. Elevated Mound
5. Long Toss – from the knee or full motion
6. Weighted ball work out
7. Burnout Drills
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Hitting Drill Package: Get College Ready!
WHAT DOES YOUR FUTURE COLLEGE HITTER NEED TO UNDERSTAND?
1.
COORDINATED SWING MOVEMENTS
a. Understand simple physics & what we are measuring.
b. Understand timing (what is 20-23/60th of a second)
c. Understand whip (where and when?)
d. Understand gradual acceleration
e. Understand cadence consistency
2.
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT- IS SHE COLLEGE READY?
a. Self assessment
b. Objective without emotion
c. Unwavering commitment to hard-Work ethic
3.
MENTAL ASSESSMENTS-IS SHE COLLEGE READY?
a. Passion-She couldn’t NOT care if she tried
b. What does emotionally self-employed mean.
c. Does she love the ‘test’?
DRILL PACKAGE
4.
INDIVIDUAL HITTER ASSESSMENT (SPECIFICS). (see chart)
a. T-My CORE drills: Customized (recommendations)
b. Toss-Side toss-1-arm/with Partner- Timing & Rhythm. All strikes
c. Batting Practice (BP) Modified at 30’)-Fastballs-Timing & Rhythm. All strikes
d. BP Fastball (reg. distance)-Timing & Rhythm. All strikes
e. Game BP Rounds (mixed pitches:)-Rd #1-all strikes Rd #2 In/Out of zone.
f. Situation (counts, off. strategy) Pitch in and out of zone.
5.
VISION AND TRACKING DRILLS
a. Stand Ins-Stand in station-track spin and call it out.
6.
MENTAL TRAINING SYSTEM (green, yellow, red lights)
7.
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS: (see chart)
a. Drills to help their weaknesses (Coach designate drills to fit player’s weaknesses).
HITTING PACKAGE-CALENDAR YEAR
1.
Pre Season
a. Swing assessment.
b. High volume individual drills.
c. Focus on swing improvements.
2.
In Season-MAIN FOCUS IS CONTROL AND PROPER SELECTION
a. High volume live swings & situational hitting (machine or live).
b. High accountability to make adjustments in the count
i. Ahead in count.
ii. Behind in count.
c. Awareness when not confident. Plan B mentality (drag bunting, hit and run).
d. Focus on situational hitting and execution. (hit and run, short game).
e. Mental Toughness Management. (FAILURE RECOVERY SYSTEM).
3.
Post Season
a. Documenting how good you are
b. Focus on the positives
c. Celebrate the intensity of this part of the season
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