We use a pretty straight forward warm-up routine but it is getting a bit dry and I wanted to mix things up a bit this coming weekend at what we consider Regional Qualifiers here in Ontario. We currently run/jog; static stretch; dynamic stretch; throw; soft toss hitting (outfielders fielding the balls); tee hitting; and infield ground ball warm-up. We often throw in little drills to keep the girls moving. We try to use different stations, but at this upcoming qualifier (the park isn't set up well) there is little room for warm-up. Ptichers and catchers get their swings in after warming up.
We are a 16U team and warm-up for about one hour prior to game time. I usually leave 5-7 minutes before game time for the coaches chat, or cool down a bit with the heat that we have been experiencing lately. We have four persons helping coach, including me.
Any ideas on how to begin to focus the girls on the task at hand? Sort of ramping up their focus so it peaks at game time? I'm no Noote Rockney, but have an excellent rapport with the girls and when I speak, they listen. They might not be the most talented in the pool we are in, but have the ability to knock off some of the teams if their collective heads are in the game.
Suggestions?
We are a 16U team and warm-up for about one hour prior to game time. I usually leave 5-7 minutes before game time for the coaches chat, or cool down a bit with the heat that we have been experiencing lately. We have four persons helping coach, including me.
Any ideas on how to begin to focus the girls on the task at hand? Sort of ramping up their focus so it peaks at game time? I'm no Noote Rockney, but have an excellent rapport with the girls and when I speak, they listen. They might not be the most talented in the pool we are in, but have the ability to knock off some of the teams if their collective heads are in the game.
Suggestions?