Welcome to the Coaching Resource page for all San Carlos Little League managers and coaches. Here you can find resources to be a great coach!
Coaches,
We wanted to pass along this video of a clinic for AAA coaches done by former San Francisco Giants minor league pitcher and current SCLL Board member Mike Zirelli. While the clinic was targeted at AAA pitchers, Mike shares some very helpful fundamentals and drills for all kids that are beginning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9JMWg_6n5o&feature=youtu.be
New: AAA Pitching Video Featuring Coach Mike Zirelli:https://youtu.be/o9JMWg_6n5o
3 Baseball Drills you can do by Yourself
Rainy Day Drills (get past the strange guy in a shed but the drills are good for at home!)
Below are links to Sample Practice Plans documents for the listed division to help build a great practice for your team:
T-Ball: Sample Plan Complete 10 Week Program Guide For TBall SAMPLE TBALL BATTING/LINEUP SHEET
Farm: Sample Plan #1 Sample Plan #2 Complete 12 Week Guide Coach Pitch
AA: Sample Plan #1 Sample Plan #2 Complete 12 Week Guide Coach Pitch (can be modified for AA)
AAA: Sample Plan #1 Sample Plan #2 Sample Plan #3
Majors: Sample Plan #1
Sample EDD (Every Day Drill - Great For Warm Up Each Practice - Can Be Modified For Lower Divisions)
Sample Dynamic Warm Up Exercise: https://youtu.be/eyTrb_hZmXM
The links below have excellent instructional videos that coaches can incorporate into their practices:
New - Active Baseball Practice Format (multiple reps per player at all positions including hitting)
BASEBALLROX (Multiple instructional videos for all facets of the game)
Issaquah Little League in Washington State (Several instructional videos for coaches)
Newport Beach Baseball Practice Video (Solid video of complete practice plan for AA-Majors)
More great instructional videos below broken down the main areas of focus:
HITTING
Hitting Clinic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mRCW9NZkAo&feature=share&list=PL23729D7ED522B807
Stance Absolutes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZOopyuO2FQ&feature=related
Negative Move: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvv7ViaLlCM&feature=related
Shorten the Swing Path: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83g8-Bdb64U&feature=related
Stabilization Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmvainTgwZI
INFIELD/OUTFIELD
Arm strength: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w3xwYIx17s
Backhand drill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcEN_-KUCqg&feature=related
2nd Base Double play pivot drill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S979jwkuAxU&feature=related
Double Play Drill w/runner sim: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvoUg0-Xz2s&feature=related
Infield receiving position: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01HkQHbi6c8&feature=related
Infield receiving drill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMnvSTv5nqs&feature=related
Fielding with a crow hop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98nYdcKaSsM
Covering First Base: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUZsufD2-t4&feature=related
Outfield Relay Drill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj7IWfXFoxw&feature=related
Underhand Flip Box Drill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOeMWfr5SQs&feature=related
CATCHING
Catcher's Drills (all levels): http://youtu.be/kwrEf6yzxbE
Catcher Blocking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2-PTYnPmCM&feature=related
Catcher Receiving: https://youtu.be/_ANeSBipb4k
Catcher’s Stance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyBn9oV7iK4&feature=fvsr
Skills and Basic Drills: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w2-V0jB72o&NR=1&feature=endscreen
PITCHING
Nolan Ryan and Tom House on Pitcing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8BsnsFzHTw&feature=related
Rank Rodriguez- Boston Red Sox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-j3QiZaeZw&feature=related
AAA Pitching Video Featuring Coach Mike Zirelli:https://youtu.be/o9JMWg_6n5o