12U · Printable practice plan
60-minute 12U practice with two coaches
Two stations and a team decision segment for a busy week. Built for up to 14 players.
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Pack the bag
- Bats, helmets, and tees
- Net or enclosed cage
- Baseballs
- Soft training balls
- Cones and water
Set up before players arrive
Make two groups of five to seven. One coach controls hitting; the other runs defense. Separate all ball paths. Pick one priority from the last game rather than trying to fix everything.
Bring this to the field
Your practice, minute by minute.
Warm-up and purposeful catch
Warm up and build easy throws. Focus on a ready target and balanced finish. Adjust for workload and readiness.
Say it simply: “Be a good throwing partner.”
One priority
Explain the day's focus, station rotations, and safe waiting areas.
Say it simply: “Do the simple thing well.”
Two stations · 12 minutes each
Swap groups after 12 minutes. Hitting: short tee or front-toss turns into a protected net; waiting players rehearse without bats in a marked area. Defense: ground balls, set-and-throw, and a backup job. Keep turns short enough to repeat.
Say it simply: “A ready target. A controlled finish.”
Water and reset
Put bats away and stop for water. Check whether anyone needs a lower-throwing role before team work.
Say it simply: “Get ready for the next rep.”
Situations from the last game
One coach puts controlled balls in play; the other manages runners and feedback. Recreate two situations from the last game. Ask for the decision first, rotate roles, and keep corrections brief.
Say it simply: “Make the next play, together.”
Name the improvement
Ask what improved and what carries into the next game. Recognize effort and communication alongside execution.
Say it simply: “Progress is something you can explain.”
Make it work for your team
- With 14 players, keep hitting turns brief and rotate defensive jobs.
- Without a safe net or cage, run whole-team hitting and defense separately.
- Before a tournament, reduce throwing based on recent and expected workload. Do not add a bullpen to fill time.
What success looks like
Every player can name the practice priority and explain where it applies in a game.
Ask before the team cheer
“What will you do differently on the next similar play?”
Before you take the field
Follow your league’s equipment, supervision, weather, and player-safety requirements. Separate hitting and throwing lanes, keep waiting players clear, and pause for water or conditions as needed. Stop throwing when a player reports pain. Pitching work must fit that player’s workload, required rest, and eligibility across all teams—not just this practice.
Additional official resources: Little League coaching resources and MLB Pitch Smart guidelines. These original example plans are independent of those organizations.
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