Short Summary
- Coach Hart emphasizes the importance of efficiency in youth baseball practices for both new and veteran coaches.
- Small factors can waste time during practice, leading to unproductive sessions.
- Five key tips are shared to enhance practice efficiency.
- Coaches should create a detailed practice plan specifying activities and timing to keep everyone focused.
- Establishing a routine for players’ arrival is crucial to instill discipline and start practices on time.
- Coaches should manage the warm-up process effectively to ensure players are ready to practice promptly.
- Setting a specific time limit for warm-ups can create urgency and focus among players.
- Incorporating transition times into practice plans helps minimize wasted time when switching between activities.
- The use of multiple stations allows players to work on different skills simultaneously, keeping them active and engaged.
- This approach is more efficient than having players practice drills one at a time.
