Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGet to Know the Player (5–10 minutes)
* Introduce yourself.
* Ask about their age, experience, and goals.
* Find out what they enjoy most about baseball.
* Explain that mistakes are part of learning.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2 – Build Consistency
Warm-Up (10 minutes)
* Dynamic stretches
* Light throwing progression
* Quick athletic movement drills (shuffles, karaoke, high knees)
Skill Review (10 minutes)
Review the fundamentals from Lesson 1:
* Ready position
* Throwing mechanics
* Hitting stance and grip
Correct only one or two key points.
Skill Development (30 minutes)
Hitting
* 15 swings off a tee
* 20 front toss swings
* 15 coach-pitch swings
Lesson 3 – Add Game Situations
Warm-Up (10 minutes)
* Dynamic warm-up
* Throwing progression
* Quick reaction drills
Review (10 minutes)
Reinforce skills from the previous two lessons.
Advanced Skill Work (30 minutes)
Hitting
* Situational hitting
* Hit behind the runner
* Line drives up the middle
* Opposite-field contact
Fielding
* Charge slow rollers
* Backhand and forehand plays
* Field, set feet, and make accurate throws
If Catching
* Blocking with movement
* Pop-up communication
* Throwing to second base
* Footwork and pop-time drills
Game Simulation (10 minutes)
Create realistic scenarios:
* Runner on first
* Bases loaded
* Two outs
* Full count
Ask the player what they would do before each rep to build baseball IQ.
Wrap-Up
* Point out 2–3 improvements.
* Set one goal for the next lesson.
* End with encouragement and a positive challenge.
Coaching Progression
By the end of three lessons, your player should have:
* A solid athletic stance.
* Better throwing mechanics.
* More consistent contact at the plate.
* Improved fielding fundamentals.
* Increased confidence.
* One or two personalized drills to practice at home.
* Focus on balance and making solid contact.
Fielding
* Ground balls with proper footwork
* Glove presentation
* Throw to a target
If Catching
* Receiving drills
* Framing basics
* Blocking technique
* Throwing from the crouch
Competition (5–8 minutes)
Examples:
* Hit 5 line drives in a row.
* Knock down 8 out of 10 blocks.
* Throw 10 accurate throws to a target.
Review (2–5 minutes)
* Celebrate improvements.
* Give one thing to practice before the next lesson.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4 – Footwork & Movement
Warm-Up (10 min)
* Dynamic stretching
* Agility ladder
* Throwing progression
Skill Work (35 min)
Hitting
* Tee work emphasizing lower-body movement
* Front toss with focus on balance
Fielding
* Ready position
* Shuffle and crossover steps
* Moving through the baseball
Catcher
* Stance transitions
* Foot replacement
* Receiving while moving
Competition (10 min)
* Field 10 clean ground balls
* Hit line drives through target gates
Homework
* Mirror stance drills (5 minutes/day)
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Lesson 5 – Accuracy
Focus
Quality over power.
Throwing
* Hit small targets
* Four-seam grip
* Proper follow-through
Hitting
* Line drives to center field
* Barrel control
Catcher
* Throwing to second
* Quick transfer
* Accuracy over arm strength
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Lesson 6 – Reaction Time
Drills
* Tennis ball reactions
* Short-hop catches
* Rapid-fire ground balls
* Colored cone reactions
Catcher
* Block random pitches
* Pop-up communication
* Glove reaction drills
Finish with reaction competitions.
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Lesson 7 – Baseball IQ
Teach:
* Cutoff responsibilities
* Force vs. tag plays
* Number of outs
* Defensive positioning
* Baserunning decisions
Create game situations and ask:
“What would you do here?”
This develops decision-making instead of just physical skills.
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Lesson 8 – Power Development
Hitting
* Medicine ball rotations
* Tee drills emphasizing hip rotation
* Front toss
* Coach pitch
Throwing
* Long toss progression
* Lower-body power
Catcher
* Explosive pop-up drills
* Quick exchange drills
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Lesson 9 – Pressure Practice
Everything becomes competitive.
Examples:
* Make 8 of 10 accurate throws.
* Hit 7 line drives.
* Field 10 consecutive ground balls.
* Catch 15 pitches without dropping one.
If they miss the goal, reset and encourage them to try again.
This teaches focus under pressure.
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Lesson 10 – Evaluation Day
Review everything covered:
✅ Throwing
✅ Catching
✅ Hitting
✅ Fielding
✅ Baseball IQ
Compare today’s performance to Lesson 1.
Celebrate improvements.
Discuss:
* Biggest strength
* Biggest improvement
* Next skill to develop
End with a fun competition that lets the player leave feeling successful.
Lesson 11+Over the next several lessons, we’ll build your skills one step at a time. Each lesson is designed to help you become more confident, more consistent, and more comfortable on the field.
Here’s what you can expect:
* We’ll continue improving the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, catching, and fielding.
* As you progress, we’ll introduce more advanced drills, game situations, and baseball IQ.
* Every lesson will include plenty of repetitions, personalized coaching, and feedback based on your progress.
* We’ll adjust the pace to match your learning style, making sure you feel challenged without becoming overwhelmed.
* We’ll also work on confidence, athletic movement, and having fun, because enjoying the game is an important part of improving.
By the end of your lesson package, you should have stronger fundamentals, better consistency, increased confidence, and a solid foundation to continue developing as a baseball player.
What you need to bringPlayers should bring their own glove, bat, helmet (if needed), baseball pants/athletic clothing, cleats or turf shoes, water, and a positive attitude ready to learn and improve. Any personal equipment they are comfortable using is encouraged.
What I can bringI provide baseballs and basic training equipment for lessons. Players should bring their own glove, bat, helmet (if needed), and any personal gear they prefer to use.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
