If you've ever wondered how a National Championship coach runs his baseball practices, here is the answer to your question! Jim Morris explains his weekly, daily, and game-day practice schedules. In his daily schedule, Coach Morris demonstrates how he breaks down each segment, his use of stations, and his concept of 3-team lineups during scrimmage situations, which allows his players to practice at more than one position. He shows how to maximize the efficiency of fielding drills and batting practice, and how to incorporate special game situations into your baseball practice. Morris' effective practice plan covers it all - fielding, batting practice, conditioning, and baserunning.

45 minutes. 2002.

As a Division II coach, Coach Bonneau knows what it's like to work with limited resources. In this DVD, Coach Bonneau shares his knowledge of practice planning, organization and team drills that he has used to develop a successful program. Bonneau covers four types of practice plans: pre-season, conference season, conference tournament and national tournament. Each plan emphasizes specific drills, methods and schedules to get the most out of your team. Bonneau diagrams each part of the practice plan and discusses then demonstrates it on the field. As you watch his team in a practice setting, Bonneau explains and teaches the finer points of each drill. Through his explanation, Bonneau offers tips on implementation, which includes rotation, frequency of drills, how "light" and "heavy" practices differ and how to be efficient. You and your athletes will benefit from Bonneau's lessons.

54 minutes. 2009.

Due to the high demand for this best-selling Barry Davis title on video (released in 1993), it is now being re-issued for the first time on DVD! Coach Davis brings you his secrets to winning national championships and he shows you how to effectively run indoor practices. Utilizing offensive and defensive drill stations, Davis demonstrates how you can get the most out of your time and space while practicing indoors. These creative drills, (appropriate for outdoor practices, too) utilize a small area allowing players to develop essential skills during the indoor season and accentuate the importance of team communication, working together and enjoying the game. This is a great DVD for coaches who start their practice season in the gym!
Produced in 1993; released on DVD in 2006.
50 minutes.