0-10 min
Warm up
Partner throws, movement, and one short team focus for the day.
Coaching resources
Practical help for running a youth baseball season.
Tools, checklists, and coaching guides for the volunteers trying to make game day smoother and practice more useful.
Start here
- 1Generate a fair lineup
- 2Check game day readiness
- 3Pick a simple practice plan
Resource library
A growing bench of coaching tools.
Start with the essentials, then add deeper guides and printables as the season gets moving.
Tools
Plan the game
Fast helpers for the parts of coaching that usually happen five minutes before first pitch.
Free lineup generator
LiveBuild a fair batting order and position rotation without opening a spreadsheet.
Open tool->Fair playing time tracker
LiveKeep innings and positions even across the whole season, not just one game.
See the tracker->Practice rotation planner
Coming soonA printable station plan for batting, fielding, throwing, and baserunning reps.
Preview->Learn
Coach with a plan
Short, practical reads for keeping the season fair, organized, and fun.
How to coach tee ball
GuideKeep drills short, teach one idea at a time, and build confidence early.
Read guide->Building a fair batting order
GuideA simple framework for balancing development, confidence, and game flow.
Read guide->Cutting down game day no-shows
GuideUse reminders and parent-friendly routines to avoid surprise absences.
Read guide->Printables
Bring to the field
Low-friction sheets for coaches who still need something they can fold into a clipboard.
Dugout roster card
In appPlayer names, numbers, guardians, and quick notes for game day.
See roster tools->Lineup card
In appBatting order and positions by inning, ready for the bench or scorekeeper.
See lineup tools->Snack rotation sheet
In appKeep families on the same page before the cooler arrives empty.
See snack tools->Practice planning
One hour, four useful blocks.
A simple practice structure works better than trying to cover everything at once. Keep players moving and repeat the same rhythm each week.
10-35 min
Stations
Rotate small groups through hitting, grounders, popups, and baserunning.
35-50 min
Game reps
Run one live situation at a time so players know where the play is.
50-60 min
Close
End with a quick challenge, encouragement, and the next game reminder.
Latest reads
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How to teach hitting to youth baseball players ages 6 to 9. Drills that work, mechanics that matter, and the cues that just confuse kids.
GuidesJune 6, 2026
Best baseball coaching apps in 2026
A practical look at the apps coaches actually use to manage a team: lineups, RSVPs, parent communication, and scorekeeping, and which ones are worth your time.
Keep the season organized.
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