ATHLETIC TRAINING

A great weight training program for kids can simply involve bodyweight exercises. This type of training can help the body become accustomed to the stresses of sports, help prevent injury, and develop neuromuscular systems . The training options below are all based on body weight (with the exception of the very light Med Ball Baseball Swing drill) and are easy to do at home. It is recommended to hire a physical trainer specializing in children to discuss when it is appropriate to introduce actual weight lifting.

Workout Options

  • pull ups

  • dips

  • crunches

  • pushups

Workout Options

  • baseball swing toss

Workout Options

  • single leg balance

  • balance pad ball toss

An agility ladder is a great tool for footwork coordination. Footwork is a critical part of baseball. Infielders need to position themselves correctly for grounders, outfielders need to get a jump on a fly ball.

Workout Options

  • 2 Feet In

  • 4 Feet In

  • Skater Hop

  • Shuffle

  • Icky Shuffle

  • Carioka

  • River Dance

From tracking down fly balls to running bases, sprinting is a fundamental part of baseball.

Workout Options

  • A skips

  • Deons

  • single leg bounds

  • tuck jumps

  • 30 meter sprints

  • lateral step, turn, run

  • lateral skip, turn, run