Little League Practice Plan
A great Little League practice keeps every player active and gives each one quality reps in a 90 to 120 minute window. Across the Little League ages of 9 to 12, the formula is the same: a quick warm-up, station-based skill work so no one stands in line, situational defense, and a live scrimmage to tie it together.
This free Little League practice plan works as a weekly template you can reuse all season. Download the printable PDF, or open it in the free Practice Planner to tailor the drills and timing to your roster.
What to Focus On at Little League
Station-based skill work
Run three or four stations of small groups so players get four times the reps of a single-line drill. Hitting, ground balls, fly balls, and a battery group is a reliable setup.
Team defense and situations
Cutoffs and relays, force outs, and getting the lead runner are the bread and butter of Little League defense. Walk through them, then run them live.
A reusable weekly structure
Coaches who run the same practice framework each week, swapping only the drills, build better habits and waste less field time. Keep the blocks consistent and change the focus.
Sample Little League Baseball Practice Plan (90 to 120 minutes)
A ready-to-run structure you can use as-is or adjust to your team. Open it in the free Practice Planner to swap drills and export a printable PDF.
| Time | Block |
|---|---|
| 0:00 - 0:10 | Warm-up and throwing progressionJog, stretch, and a throwing ladder from short to long. |
| 0:10 - 0:40 | Skill stationsHitting, ground balls, fly balls, and a pitcher/catcher group. Rotate every 8 to 10 minutes. |
| 0:40 - 1:00 | Team defense and situationsCutoffs, force outs, and lead-runner decisions at game speed. |
| 1:00 - 1:25 | Live scrimmage or batting practiceGame-situation reps with baserunners. |
| 1:25 - 1:35 | Conditioning and huddleBaserunning, then review and preview the next game. |
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Free, printable practice plans matched to ages 9 to 12. No account required.
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Well-rounded practice covering all aspects of the game.
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How long should a Little League practice be?
90 to 120 minutes depending on age. Younger Little League teams do well around 90 minutes, while 11 to 12 year olds can handle a full two hours.
What is the best structure for a Little League practice?
A short warm-up, station-based skill work so no one stands in line, situational team defense, and a live scrimmage to finish. Keep the structure the same each week and change the drills.
How do I keep every player active in practice?
Use stations of small groups instead of one big line. With three or four stations running at once, each player gets several times the reps and far less standing around.
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