The Ultimate Baseball Checklist: 33 Coaching Points You Need to Win
Are You Covering Everything You Need to Win?
Baseball games aren’t won by accident. They’re won by preparation, repetition, and execution. A well-prepared team is a confident team, and confidence leads to success on the field. The difference between good and great often comes down to the details—those little things that add up over the course of a game, a season, and a program.
That’s why I put together The Ultimate Baseball Checklist: 33 Coaching Points You Need to Win. This isn’t just another list—it’s a proven roadmap to making sure your team is fundamentally sound in every aspect of the game.
Why This Matters
As a coach, your time is limited, and every practice must be intentional. If you overlook even one critical area, it can cost your team when it matters most. This checklist ensures you cover all the essential fundamentals, game situations, and preparation strategies—giving your players the best chance to compete and win.
The 33 Coaching Points You Need to Win
Practice Preparation
Stretch routine
Warm-up routine
Practice objectives
Scrimmage objectives
Game day objectives
Fundamentals
Fundamentals of throwing
Fundamentals of fielding
Fundamentals of playing position
Double plays
Fly ball communication
Cut-offs and relays
Offensive Execution
Hitting technique
Hit and run
Bunting technique
Bunt and run
Slash technique
Base running technique
Sliding technique
Defensive Execution
Pitching technique
Catching technique
1st and 3rd Offense
1st and 3rd Defense
Pick-offs Offense
Pick-offs Defense
Rundowns Offense
Rundowns Defense
Bunt Offense
Bunt Defense
Game Management & Extras
Signals
Specials (trick plays, shifts, situational adjustments)
First aid (player safety is non-negotiable)
Transportation (logistics matter for road games)
Charts (data tracking for improvement)
Are You Ready to Win?
Winning isn’t just about talent—it’s about preparation. If your team isn’t fundamentally sound in these 33 areas, you’re leaving wins on the table. The good news? I’ve already done the work for you.
Download your free copy of "The Ultimate Baseball Checklist: 33 Coaching Points You Need to Win" today and make sure your team is fully prepared for success.
Let’s build better teams, better players, and better programs—one practice at a time.
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