COMETSPORTS PRACTICE

Practice & Baseball IQ

8U • FOUR-WEEK STARTING PLAN

Learn the game. Love the game.

Here’s what we’ll work on together: making plays, helping teammates and building confidence one practice at a time.

Dates to be announced

This is our learning plan, not a confirmed calendar. We can repeat a session or adjust the order as the boys develop.

Every practice includes throwing, hitting and fielding. The focus below is what we’re adding to those fundamentals. Home activities are optional—five fun minutes is enough.

WEEK 1 · SESSION 1

Find the force

Force outs & throwing basics

We’re learning where the easy out is before the ball is hit, while building comfortable throwing and catching habits.

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WEEK 1 · SESSION 2

Catch it. Keep it. Make the out.

Throwing mechanics & controlled tags

We’re practicing catchable throws, secure catches and gentle tags. The goal is control and confidence before speed.

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WEEK 2 · SESSION 3

Know your play before the pitch

Ground-ball decisions

We’re connecting fielding skills to a plan: check the outs and runners, then choose a sensible out.

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WEEK 2 · SESSION 4

Someone fields. Someone covers.

Base coverage & communication

We’re learning that every player has a job—even when the ball isn’t hit to them. Clear calls and covering bases help teammates.

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WEEK 3 · SESSION 5

Bring the ball back together

Outfield cutoffs

We’re practicing getting the ball from the outfield back to the infield through a teammate, with accurate throws and clear targets.

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WEEK 3 · SESSION 6

Be the teammate behind the play

Backing up & preventing extra bases

We’re learning how to help when a throw gets past a teammate. Backing up is an active job, not a place to watch from.

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WEEK 4 · SESSION 7

Run with a plan

Baserunning & listening to coaches

We’re practicing running through first, touching bases and recognizing when to stop and listen. Effort and awareness work together.

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WEEK 4 · SESSION 8

Think it. Say it. Play it.

Putting it together

We’re putting the lessons into short game situations: choosing an out, helping teammates and running with awareness. This is a checkpoint, not a final exam.

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A season of learning

We’ll revisit these ideas throughout the season. A smart decision, a helpful teammate and the courage to try again all count as progress.