WIN THE FIFTEEN!

Throwing

• Square to target

• Get your lead foot down

• TTT (Tuck, Turn, Throw)

• Follow through

Catching

• Move your feet to the ball 

• Line up ball, glove, face

• Elbow in, fingers up
  • Protect yourself with the glove

Key Points

• BBB (Ball, Base, Backup) every play.

• Attack with your feet; the body follows.

• Infield: Ready stance, keep glove low, triangle position (hands/feet).
  • Butt up, hands down, head down, chest down.

• Outfield: Drop-step, keep ball in front, hit cutoffs.

Intention

• Set a defensive intention: “I will be aggressive,” “I will communicate.”

• Visualize the ball off the bat, see yourself making the play.

Key Points

• Get the foot down early (start movement ASAP).

• Yes, Yes, Yes / Yes, Yes, No approach.

• See the ball, let it travel to you.

• Finish your swing with balance.

Intention & Visualization

• Create a clear picture in your mind of what you want to accomplish.

• Feel relaxed and ready.

• "Its me and the pitcher and nothing else."

Key Points

• Run hard every time; be fast, be light.

• Rounding bases: foot on inside corner.

• Slide safely (no head-first).
  • Pop-up slides

• Keep eyes on coaches (or pick up the ball in outfield).

• Consistent Lead-off

• Ex; 3-4 Steps, Shuffle Primary, Shuffle Secondary 

Thoughts

• You have to make the decision to steal or not. If you are waiting for a coach to tell you, its too late.

• Commit to the decision you make. 

Communication

• Stop on base, standing; Hands up, "UP UP UP"

• Stop on base, sliding; Hands down, "DOWN DOWN DOWN"

• Round the base, going for next base; Arm spinning, "GO GO GO"

• Round the base, looking for ball; Arm pointed, "LOOK LOOK LOOK"