Warmup Drill: Pre-Game Baseball Warm-Up (Baseball)
Complete pre-game warmup covering jogging, dynamic stretching, sport-specific movements, throwing, and position work.
How to Run This Drill
- Begin with light jogging to transition from rest to activity.
- Progress through dynamic stretching hitting all major muscle groups: legs, hips, core, shoulders.
- Include sport-specific movements: lateral shuffles, backpedals, sprint mechanics.
- Move to throwing progression with partners, starting at short distance.
- Gradually increase throwing distance while maintaining proper mechanics.
- Add position-specific movements: infielders take ground balls, outfielders take fly balls, catchers block.
- Finish with mental preparation and team focus. Players should feel loose, confident, and ready to compete.
Coaching Points
- Start with light jogging
- Dynamic stretching - not static
- Include baseball-specific movements
- Throwing starts short, progresses longer
- Position-specific work to finish
- End mentally focused and ready
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
Warmup
Focus Areas
Dynamic Warm-Ups
Age Groups
7-811-1213-1415-1617-1818+9-10
Players
9-25 players
Difficulty
beginner
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