Things You'll Need:
- Baseball helmets, balls and bats
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Step 1
Locate a practice field. Find a field to toss some balls around, hopefully out of the view of the younger guys, who might make a comment or two.
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Step 2
Try to accommodate schedules. Set practice times after the dinner hour and quit before 8 pm.
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Step 3
Set two practice times a week until the season starts depending on how experienced your roster is and how serious your guys are about winning. Coach at least 3 solid weeks of practice before scrimmage games.
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Step 1
Spend the first 20 to 30 minutes of practice having your players stretch those old bones. Don't allow any players to do any heroics until everyone is really warm. Stretch and follow up with a slow jog. Then toss the ball around a bit.
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Step 2
Let your pitcher warm up slowly by throwing a few to the catcher. Hit some balls to your outfielders so they get some practice in. Coach and encourage them on the finer points of the game.
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Step 3
Rotate pitchers for team batting practice. Take note of your better hitters and consider your batting line-up. Make sure everyone gets to practice.
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Step 4
Teach your team your coaching signals for bunt, steal and other plays. Be sure everyone knows the signals by going through a few simulated game plays.
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Step 1
Give ample time to warm-up before each game. Have your team arrive at least a half hour before game time.
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Step 2
Make sure everyone has a chance to play. Give everyone a chance to be at bat and in the field.
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Step 3
Be especially aware of fatigue in your older players. Let each pitcher throw a maximum of two innings and rotate your infielders and outfielders. Give everyone some bench time.
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Step 4
Keep in mind that baseball is a game and should be played as such. Being a baseball coach for senior players is a rewarding experience, and with the right attitude, it can be fun for everyone.
