BASE COACHING You Can Make a Difference And Game Time Dugout Ideas
HAVE A GAME PLAN
WITH BASE RUNNERS YOU BECOME AN OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR 7 TRIPS 21 OUTS
EACH INNING Strive For 2 Base Runners
ALWAYS THINK 3-4 BATTERS AHEAD WHAT IS YOUR GAME PLAN BASED ON 3 FACTORS
PITCHER HITTER THE ELEMENTS
THE 1 ST BASE COACH * Be a Communicator * Take a Peek & Runner as Well * Use of the Stop Watch * Observing Defensive Alignment * Your Position on Pitchers Pic * Communication w/ Runner at 2b * Comm. w/Batter Runner WS 2012 * Be Alert (Ball of the Bat)
The 3 rd Base Coach * Confidence in Ability to Score Runs * Think 2-3 Pitches Ahead *Take What They Give You *Play to the Elements *Communicate Signs Early *Know the Defensive Weaknesses *Observe Their Alignments * Take Advantage of the Short Game
3 rd Base Coaching (Cont.) * Ideas with Multiple Runners * Positioning (scoring runner & multiple runners) Video ?? * Thoughts on the Contact Play * Be Aware of the Backstop * Communication With Your Dugout * Be Alert (Ball off the Bat)
GAME TIME DUGOUT IDEAS * Bulletin Board (pre-game routines) * Bulletin Board (managers and non starters duties) * Pre Game Field Check (road team) * Charting Pitchers (ball/strike ratios, velocity, location etc.) * Sign Stealers
Game Time Dugout Ideas (cont.) * Chart Quality at Bats (Money Ball) * Video Taping (Hitters & Pitchers) * Keep the Parents Out of the Dugout and the Book In. * Keep Players & Managers Involved * Keep Notes Always * Use the Technology Available
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