Bullpen Bandits coaching resources

Ready-to-Run Practice Plans

Organized sessions that keep players moving, teach the fundamentals, and finish with confidence.

Coach with purpose

Choose a plan for your team.

Every plan follows a simple rhythm: prepare the body, teach a skill, create game-like repetitions, compete, and review. Adjust distances, ball types, and pace for your players.

PLAN 01

Rookie Fundamentals

Ages 6–860 minutes

FocusFun, movement, throwing, catching, and basic hitting

EquipmentCones, tennis balls, tees, bats, helmets, bases

ActivityTimeCoaching plan
Welcome & movement5 min

Jog, skip, shuffle, and finish with a quick team huddle.

Throwing partners10 min

Wrist flips, one-knee throws, then easy four-seam throws.

Alligator hands10 min

Field slow ground balls and secure each ball with two hands.

Tee stations15 min

Rotate through balance, contact, and hit-the-target stations.

Base-running basics10 min

Run through first, listen to the coach, and find the correct base.

Team challenge5 min

How many clean catches can the team make together?

Review & cheer5 min

Name one thing learned and recognize effort.

Coach’s reminder: Keep explanations short, reward effort, and make every player feel involved.
PLAN 02

Complete Skills Practice

Ages 9–1075 minutes

FocusThrowing accuracy, fielding footwork, hitting, and game awareness

EquipmentBaseballs, cones, tees, hitting net, bats, helmets, bases

ActivityTimeCoaching plan
Dynamic warm-up8 min

Jog, high knees, shuffles, arm circles, and short accelerations.

Throwing progression12 min

Four-seam grip, shuffle throw, quick release, and target throws.

Three-station defense18 min

Ground balls, fly balls, and first-base footwork; six minutes each.

Hitting stations18 min

Tee fundamentals, front toss, and stride-timing work.

Base-running reads9 min

Practice running through first and reacting to coach signals.

Situational game7 min

Earn points for correct outs, backups, and communication.

Wrap-up3 min

Review today’s focus and set one next-practice goal.

Coach’s reminder: Keep explanations short, reward effort, and make every player feel involved.
PLAN 03

Game-Ready Team Practice

Ages 11–1290 minutes

FocusFast fundamentals, team defense, situational hitting, and competition

EquipmentFull field setup, baseballs, fungo, tees, screens, bats, helmets

ActivityTimeCoaching plan
Athletic warm-up10 min

Movement prep, shoulder care, short sprints, and reaction work.

Throwing & receiving12 min

Progress to game-distance throws with quick feet and firm targets.

Position defense18 min

Infield, outfield, pitcher, catcher, and first-base position work.

Team defense15 min

Cuts, relays, bunt defense, and communication on live balls.

Hitting groups20 min

Tee work, front toss, and situational rounds with two-strike approaches.

Live situations10 min

Coach-controlled innings with runners and a clear defensive objective.

Compete & close5 min

Finish with a pressure challenge and one specific team takeaway.

Coach’s reminder: Keep explanations short, reward effort, and make every player feel involved.
PLAN 04

High School Prep

Ages 13+90 minutes

FocusGame speed, decision-making, position detail, and competitive execution

EquipmentFull field equipment, baseballs, screens, tees, bands, stopwatches

ActivityTimeCoaching plan
Movement & arm care12 min

Dynamic mobility, band work, wrist throws, and progressive catch.

Position-specific work18 min

Detailed reps by position with footwork and game-speed feeds.

Team fundamentals15 min

First-and-third defense, bunt coverages, relays, and communication.

Offensive stations20 min

Approach rounds, opposite-field work, bunting, and base-running reads.

Controlled scrimmage20 min

Play short situational innings with clear counts and objectives.

Recovery & review5 min

Cool down, review execution, and identify tomorrow’s individual work.

Coach’s reminder: Keep explanations short, reward effort, and make every player feel involved.

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