Team Building Ideas For Rained Out Practices

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Jul 25, 2011
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Southern Illinois
Haven't posted in a while, but I'm still lurking around.
Well, I got myself volunteered to coach a 14u team this year for a local organization. DD plays on the 18u team. I took the team because I help coach our Jr High team and we have 5 kids that are above average and needed a team. I haven't coached travel ball in a couple years. I'm an assistant with our HS team also but have been chomping at the bit to head coach again.
Since most of our team has been playing school ball for the last couple months I decided to give them a break on Sundays and haven't practiced since tryouts. We're a local B team so there won't be any push for Nationals or anything like that so I figured the girls needed a break, as well as myself.
We begin play the 16th and I had planned on our first practice being this Sunday, mainly to get the girls familiar with each other and start building team chemistry. Unfortunately, in typical Southern Illinois fashion, it began raining a couple days ago and looks to continue through Saturday. So I am fishing for alternative practice ideas. I'm hoping to use a church gym Sunday, but end up in our HS weight room.
So I am looking for alternative ideas for practice. I've been around long enough to know the general status quo stuff but I'm looking for ideas that will be fun and promote team chemistry.
Thanks in advance.
 
Feb 13, 2018
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I am also in Southern Illinois, so I know the weather struggles! I promised my girls a bowling party with Pizza the next rainout. I've also considered making Team T-shirts, doing nice things like visiting a nursing home, donating things to a thrift store, or even volunteering time at a business. I would love to hear other ideas as well!
 
Apr 5, 2013
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Back on the dirt...
I think the Bowling party is a great ice breaker for teams. Comparative, fun, and inside! You can break them up into teams and play 3 on 3 for 2 or 3 games. Lets you see how they interact and let them get a feel for working together.
 
Apr 30, 2018
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We are getting rained out here in Southeast Texas. Have had rain every day for a week now. Even with the rain it is warm (mid 80's). If there isn't lightening out or too cold try some outdoor games like ultimate frisbee. You can switch out the frisbee to a lite flight ball. Set up a slip'n slide and have a sliding contest.
 
Oct 11, 2010
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Chicago, IL
After the season DD's team went to an escape room place, never heard of such a thing before.

They all had to,work together to get out of the rooms.

She had a good time.
 
Oct 7, 2015
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Our team just went to an escape room activity over the weekend. They had a blast. I have been twice and I enjoyed them as well.

For those who don't know they put you in a room and you try to figure out a series of puzzles before the time runs out (typically an hour). If you figure it all out before time runs out then you escape the room.
 

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