WILKINSON ACADEMY CARDINALS
FALL BALL
September – November
Mondays, Tuesdays: Practice at Triple Play Complex – Evenings (2 groups: 18U + 17U)
Sundays: Doubleheaders at Franklin Ranch and other venues in North Texas (2 groups)
Purpose: Repetition on-field in practice and games, leading to high level competence
Learn how to play the game; learn the process of winning
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Situation offense: hitting, short game, base running
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Situation defense: positioning, fielding, throwing, decision making, making plays
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Situation pitching: pitching to defense, controlling running game, assignments
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Playing with game-requirement tempo
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Understanding and executing individual roles
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Communication
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Handling pressure:making decisions and executing in tough circumstances
WINTER WORK
November - December
Indoor Work – Sundays
Purpose: Repetition in a controlled environment toward hitting, pitching and catching readiness for high school season playability
SPRING WORK
January – May
Indoor Work (optional) – Sundays
Purpose: Tune-ups and remedial work to help the players succeed at their schools
SUMMER SEASON
June – July + August
16 -17U: Practice on the field one day a week; weekend BVR, V Tool, and PG tournaments (Jun-Jul)
College based Prospect Camps , Head First camps, and individual showcases, (Aug)
18U: Specific practice and game schedule to prepare for college fall baseball