September 21-23 Weekend Preview

After a fantastic season opener, the Blue Jays take to the field for practice on Friday and another exciting game on Sunday.  The kids in blue set a high bar when they last played the Astros (Mendelson), one that they hope to clear in the rematch.

Practice

Friday, September 21
5:30 until 7:00
Avenel

Practice Plan

5:30 Warm-Up

5:40 Skills Stations (15 min 1st station, 10 min subsequent stations)

1. Lateral grounders and covering base (1B/2B area) - Dominic, Peter, Clark
2. Throw and catch fundamentals (RF) - Henry, Brody
3. Catching line drives above chest (LF) - Niara, Evan, Noah
4. Grounder technique (3B area) - Adam, Jacob, Milen

6:25 Machine Pitch Scrimmage (positions listed for 1st and 2nd innings, then rotate)

• T1 - Niara (2B), Clark (SS), Peter (1B), Evan (3B), Brody (PH), Henry (DH)
• T2 - Jacob (2B), Dominic (SS), Adam (3B), Milen (1B), Noah (PH), Henry (DH)

Game

Blue Jays @ Astros (Mendelson)
Sunday, September 23
Warm-Up and BP 12:00 noon
Grosvenor Center #2 (north field)

Energy and enthusiasm were key to the Blue Jays' excellent performance versus a strong Orioles team last week.  Let's keep it rolling!

Coach Steve