Winter Clinic Week 1

🕐 60-Minute Winter Clinic – U15 Softball (Fielding Focus)

Goals for Session 1

• Get bodies moving safely after time off

• Re-establish throwing mechanics

• Reinforce athletic fielding posture and clean glove work

• End with success and energy

0:00–10:00 — Dynamic Warm-Up (No Balls)

Key coaching message: Athletic, balanced, ready.

Warm-up flow (30–45 sec each):

• Jog → backpedal → side shuffle

• High knees / butt kicks

• Arm circles (small → big, forward & backward)

• Torso twists

• Walking lunges with reach

• Quick feet in place → athletic stance freeze

📌 Coach cues

• “Bent knees, nose over toes”

• “Glove out in front”

• “Quiet head”

10:00–25:00 — Throwing Progression (Pairs)

Purpose: Build arm safety and clean mechanics before distance.

Progression (5 min each)

1. Wrist snaps (5–7 m)

   • One knee or standing

   • Focus on spin and follow-through

2. Kneeling throws

   • Glove-side knee down

   • Elbow up, smooth release

3. Standing short throws

   • Step → throw

   • Emphasize accuracy, not speed

4. Controlled extension

   • Back up only if throws are clean

   • No max-effort throws today

📌 Coach cues

• “Grip → rip”

• “Throw through your partner”

• “Accuracy before power”

25:00–45:00 — Fielding Fundamentals

Drill 1: Three ball charge

• Coach rolls easy grounders
• Field and throw to first
• 3 balls each, keep moving
• From 3rd, Short and 2nd

Drill 2: Funnel & Footwork (Turn 2) (10 min)

• Roll → field → funnel to chest
• From 2nd to short to 1st
• From short to 2nd to 1st
• From 1st to 2nd back to 1st

Drill 3: Follow your throw

• Double play 3rd - 2nd - 1st, follow your throw

45:00–55:00 — 911

📌 Keep it light, fast, and encouraging.

55:00–60:00 — Wrap-Up & Reset

• Quick stretch (arms, hamstrings)

• Ask 2 questions:

  • “What felt better than you expected?”

  • “What do we need more reps on?”

Set expectations

• Next session: build on throws + introduce movement

• Encourage light throwing at home (if safe)