Maximizing Baseball Practice

John Winkin has brought consistent success to the University of Maine baseball program, racking up more than 900 wins and 6 College World Series invitations over 40 years. He has seen more than 50 of his players drafted into the professional ranks and been elected to the Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.In this book, Winkin and his assistant coaches show you how to make the most of your squad's allotted practice time and space, even when you have to practice indoors. You'll find dozens of illustrated drills designed to give your players the gamelike experiences and repetitions they need to compete successfully.The book provides a menu of options and strategies that can be easily adapted to your particular coaching philosophy. No matter where you manage, or on what level, the time spent reading >Maximizing Baseball Practice> can help you streamline practices and better prepare your players for real game situations-and real success.>Maximizing Baseball Practice> covers three steps for improving your team's practices. In Part 1, Practice Planning, Winkin reveals his method for setting priorities and planning a practice, making full use of facilities-whether indoors or out-and involving as many players as possible in each segment of the session.Part 2, Practice by Position, provides 33 illustrated drills that hone the skills needed to play each position successfully. You'll also find strategies for how to keep practice sessions moving so that starters get the repetitions they need, while backup players are not left sitting around.Part 3, Practice by Skill, features 26 illustrated drills that integrate the basic skills of fielding, hitting, and baserunning into concerted teamwork. You'll learn how to prepare your squad to defend all batted balls and attempted steals, how to teach your batters to become good mission hitters, and how to be successful on the basepaths regardless of team speed.All of the book's 60 drills describe:- the goals of the drill,- the skills emphasized,- how to perform the drill, and- coaching tips.Learn how to make success happen for your team through smarter practice organization and drills-from the coach who's the best at >Maximizing Baseball Practice>.In the companion video >Maximizing Baseball Practice Indoors>, Coach Winkin shares his expertise for conducting effective indoor practices that make the most of your team's time, space, and personnel. >Maximizing Baseball Practice Indoors>, is loaded with drills and drill variations for improving defensive and offensive skills. You'll see the drills performed and find tips for better pitching, hitting, baserunning, and fielding performance. Although the drills are excellent activities for effective indoor practice, they work just as well for outdoor practice.Winkin, John is the author of 'Maximizing Baseball Practice' with ISBN 9780873224307 and ISBN 0873224302.