DUGOUT culture
EVERYONE
Talk Baseball:
Create an atmosphere of supporting one another. Watch the game together. Talk about what you are seeing. Cheer your teammates on, but be careful not to let your 'cheers' be the only thing you're thinking about.
The dugout is a place to prepare for your next opportunity.
The dugout is a place to prepare for your next opportunity.
Hustle to your position:
NO WALKING out to your position!!!!!
Coaches; are watching:
Your body language, your energy, and level of support. Establish a culture of responsibility and accountability. Be the example of what you preach.
POSITION PLAYERS
Study opposing pitches:
Look for patterns in pitch selection. Teels in their delivery. How they handle hold times and pick-off moves with runners on. Watch to see if they pay attention to the runner on third.
Pickup yourteammates:
Know where everyone's hat and glove are, and when they are the last out of the inning. Make sure someone is ready to take their gear to them (unless they are a catcher).
Catcher, be ready:
Unless you were at bat, on deck, or on base, make sure you are ready to go when that third out is made.
Team, if your catcher needs to get their gear on, make sure someone is ready to go out to warm up the pitcher
Team, if your catcher needs to get their gear on, make sure someone is ready to go out to warm up the pitcher
PITCHERS
Studay opposing hitters:
- What do they chase with two strikes?
- Does their approach change with runners on vs. no runners on base?
- Do they swing at the first pitch?
- Are they a base stealer?
Stay Loose:
If there is a long inning make sure to keep your body moving. With two outs, do some band work, arm circles, or maybe even go to the bullpen to play a little catch. Keep your arm loose and ready.