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Building Blocks for a Championship Defense

Building Blocks for a Championship Defense. Ed Servais Head Coach Creighton University. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense. I. Philosophy. Need to have a Plan (System) Must be based on Accountability Need to Sell Plan to Players. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense.

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Building Blocks for a Championship Defense

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  1. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense • Ed Servais • Head Coach • Creighton University

  2. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense I. Philosophy • Need to have a Plan (System) • Must be based on Accountability • Need to Sell Plan to Players

  3. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense II.Defense. What is it Really? • Develop a Concentrated Throwing Program • Coaches Need to Oversee Throwing Program • Timed Throwing Program • Develop Correct Arm Action • Positional Work • Incorporate Unique Foot Patterns • Incorporate Unique Throwing Programs

  4. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense III.Throwing & Catching Drills • Rapid Catch / Rapid Fire • Relay Footwork: Short vs. Long Throw • 4-Corner Catch • Small Glove & Paddle Drills

  5. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense IV. Team Defense • Accountability & Pressure • Rundowns (2-3 x/week) • Bunt Defense (4-5 x/week, timed 4.1 sec) • Cuts & Relays (everyday, timed) • 1st – 3rd Defense (2-3 x/week) • Pick-Offs (2-3x/week) • Situational Drills (everyday)

  6. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense V.Preparation for Game • Scouting Reports: Team/Individual • Spray Charts/Play-by-Play/Other Team/Video

  7. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense VI.Game Day Work • Between Innings Work – Even & Odd • Catcher Throw to 2nd - Timed

  8. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense VII. Game Day – Defensive Goals • 5 Free Bases or Less – What is a Free Base? • No Big Innings – What is a Big Inning? • No Bunt Base Hits, No Triples • No Special Defense Mistakes • No Communication / Mental Errors • Finish the Game – Play Your Best Last • Lead After 6 innings – 202 – 11 = 95% • Lead after 7 innings – 221 – 12 = 95%

  9. Building Blocks for a Championship Defense • Ed Servais • Head Coach • Creighton University

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