Early kid pitch · Printable practice plan
60-minute early kid pitch practice with two coaches
Two supervised stations and a team defense segment. No separate bullpen to manage.
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Pack the bag
- Tees, bats, and helmets
- Net or isolated hitting space
- Soft training balls and baseballs
- Cones
- Water
Set up before players arrive
Split the team into two groups. One coach controls a single hitting lane; the other runs soft-ball fielding in a separate area. Keep waiting players behind the hitter. Do not run a separate pitching station.
Bring this to the field
Your practice, minute by minute.
Warm-up and partner catch
Warm up and build easy partner throws. Check that the receiver is ready before each throw.
Say it simply: “Control comes before distance.”
Explain the jobs
Show the stations and waiting areas. Give one focus: a balanced finish at the plate or feet set before throwing.
Say it simply: “One clear job per turn.”
Two stations · 12 minutes each
Swap groups after 12 minutes. Hitting: short tee or coach-toss turns; waiting players rehearse their stance without bats in the marked area. Fielding: stop a rolled ball and throw to a ready target. Waiting players call the play before the roll.
Say it simply: “Short turns. Clear targets.”
Water
Stop both stations for water. Put bats away before team defense.
Say it simply: “Reset before the next job.”
Defense with a runner
One coach rolls balls into play; the other manages runners and feedback. Work on one simple out and backing up throws. Ask for the decision before each ball. Rotate roles.
Say it simply: “A good decision is a win.”
Finish together
Ask a player to explain a backup job. Recognize effort and explain the next practice's focus.
Say it simply: “Everyone contributes.”
Make it work for your team
- With 14 players, shorten turns and repeat the rotation.
- Without a safe hitting net or isolated lane, run hitting and defense separately as whole-team activities.
- Finish a difficult hitting turn with tee contact rather than more instruction.
What success looks like
Both coaches can supervise their groups. Players leave with a clearer hitting or fielding routine.
Ask before the team cheer
“What did you do to help your teammate finish a 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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