Why Most Baseball Practices Don’t Work — And How to Fix Them
The problem isn’t that coaches don’t care — it’s that they often don’t have a plan. Scroll through social media and you’ll see a thousand drills. But player development isn’t about randomness. It’s about repetition, structure, and consistency over time.
At Modern Day Coach, we believe better practices build better players. And it all starts with how you design your training sessions.
Why Drills Alone Don’t Work
Coaches love finding new drills — and for good reason. They can keep players engaged, introduce new skills, and create excitement.
But the mistake most coaches make is relying on too many disconnected drills without a larger structure or progression.
What happens?
Players learn 20 different things, but master none.
Practice feels busy, but growth is inconsistent.
Coaches and players both feel frustrated.
What Real Development Looks Like
Real growth happens when:
“Players repeat core movements with quality”
“Each drill builds off the last”
“Coaches know exactly what the focus is — and why”
That’s why we organize our program by:
Age (8U–14U)
Season phase (preseason, in-season, offseason)
Skill track (throwing, hitting, defense, mental)
This gives coaches and players a roadmap — not just a drill bank.
How to Design a Practice That Works
Whether you're coaching 8U or a high school team, a great practice has:
✅ One clear focus per block
✅ Repetition with feedback
✅ Progression — simple to game-speed
✅ Game-like reps near the end
✅ Time management for every block
The best practices aren’t packed — they’re purposeful.
Final Thoughts: Less is More. Consistency Wins.
If you want your players to improve fast, you don’t need more drills — you need a better plan.
Modern Day Coach gives you:
Pre-built practice plans
Seasonal structure
Drill progressions
At-home tools for parents and players
Ready to run your best practice ever?
