What to do during long practices?

[Lobster Birch]

All great suggestions. Except the gym.

 

[uncdrew]

My order is:

1. Offer help to coaches
2. Play on phone
3. Talk to other parents
4. Read a book
5. Watch a movie (on phone)

 

[ChrisSB]

Thanks for all the great ideas!

 

[CoachJD]

I know it's not the point of the thread, but at that age, are 3 1/2 hour practices actually effective or does everybody stop caring with an hour and a half left?

 

[ang2bmd]

I know it's not the point of the thread, but at that age, are 3 1/2 hour practices actually effective or does everybody stop caring with an hour and a half left?

Think it depends on the age group and the skill level. Between my 3 dds we have had very effective 3-4 hours practices from 10u through 16u. We have played on other teams where a 1.5 hour practice was a waste of time. Alot is in the structure and skill of the coach to run a good practice as well


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[sbmom19]

My DD played for an 18U team based 3.5 hours away for the last two years travel ball. Practiced every Sunday for 3+ hours (she was a catcher so she would sometimes work after practice with the pitchers since she called her own pitches). Sometimes I shopped, sometimes I ate, sometimes I just went to a local park and read. As much as I would have loved to stay and watch her practice, I didn't want to be that parent. I did usually show up for the last 15-20 minutes which was batting practice - I helped shag balls that went over the fence.