April 20-22 Weekend Preview

We are optimistic that the Blue Jays will be able to leave their winter coats at home for Sunday's game versus the Orioles!  The Baseball Weekend begins Friday at practice, where players will learn about fly ball double plays and tagging up.

Practice

Friday, April 20
Avenel Local Park
5:30 until 7:00 p.m.

Practice Plan

5:30 to 5:40

• Throw and catch with teammate partners

5:40 to 5:45

• Review Team Goal - 9 outs per game

5:45 to 6:05 Infield Grounders and Assists (2 identical stations)

• LPH, 1B, base runner
• Review groundball fielding technique
• Quick to the Ball!

6:05 to 6:25 Infield Fly and Tagging Up (2 identical stations)

• RSS, 1B, 2B, base runner
• Runners split the difference
• Catch or Drop - what now? (runner and fielders)

6:25 to 7:00 Scrimmage (4 pitches then tee)

• Team 1 (Adam, Brody, Clark, Evan, Josh, Luke, Peter)
• Team 2 (Dominic, Henry, Jacob, Milen, Niara, Noah, Wyatt)

Game

Blue Jays vs. Orioles

Ritchie Park Elementary School

Arrive 3:30 p.m.

The Orioles are a familiar opponent.  They have some bigger kids who can hit.  Let's prepare to make some outs and have a great game!

Coach Steve