At the rec level we spent a great deal of time working on situations; both defensive and offensive. Our local organization had two teams and I worked out a deal with the other coach. On Monday night and Wednesday night the field was mine. On Tuesday night and Thursday night the field was his. Every Sunday we would run a joint practice including a lengthy scrimmage. During that scrimmage all of the coaches had various responsibilities. On the defensive side we would ask the players where their responsibility was if the ball was hit to them, or not hit to them (everyone has a responsibility on every play). We would work extensively with the base runners. Reviewing defensive placement, judging the ball, when to run hard, when to hold to the base, when to go part way, etc. It was a scrimmage atmosphere but it was definitely more of a practice.
Honestly, if it was up to me, we would have done this multiple times per week and limited the regular practices.
Honestly, if it was up to me, we would have done this multiple times per week and limited the regular practices.