1A OFF-SEASON PROGRAM (AGES 7–8)

Purpose: Build consistent throwing mechanics, basic glove work, early hitting fundamentals, and physical coordination.

Weekly Schedule (2–3 sessions per week)

Session Length: 30–40 minutes

Warm-Up

1.        Light jog – 1 minute

2.        Dynamic stretches (leg swings, trunk rotations)

3.        Shoulder warm-ups: arm circles, “scap squeeze”

Throwing Program

1.        Wall wrist-flicks – 15

2.        Knee-throw drill – 10

3.        Standing form throws – 15

4.        Partner catch – 20–30 throws total

Hitting

1.        Tee work: 10–15 swings

2.        Soft toss: 10 swings

3.        Front toss: 10–15 controlled pitches

4.        Focus on: stance balance, stride timing, staying tall

Fielding

1.        Ground balls: 15–20

2.        Glove-to-throwing-hand transfer

3.        Mini-reaction drills (roll the ball lightly to left/right)

Athleticism / Strength

1.        Planks: 10–15 seconds

2.        Squats: 10 reps

3.        Jumping patterns

4.        Encourage other sports