Your next practice starts here.

Set up: Coach rolls toward one active fielder. Put the waiting line behind a protected marker away from the roll lane; leave a clear walk-back route.

Equipment: Soft balls, gloves, and flat markers

Rotation: Rotate all 12 players through one coach-controlled lane. Additional lanes need their own supervising adult and clear separation.

1. 0–4 min

   Set up, demonstrate, rehearse slowly

   • Check the surface, clear space, and equipment. Explain the stop cue and walk through where active and waiting players go. For ages 9–12, demonstrate one cue, then check control before changing the task.
   • Demonstrate funnel and feet: rolled-ball version, then let players rehearse slowly. This time includes setup and the first easy turns.
2. 4–12 min

   Funnel and feet: rolled-ball version

   • Coach points to the roll lane and sends a slow, catchable ground ball. Fielder starts ready and reads the hop.
   • Field out front, bring the ball toward the center, and set the feet toward a coach-named target. This beginner version has no throw.
   • After the coach stops the turn, carry the ball back along the clear return route and rotate the next fielder in.
3. 12–14 min

   Water and one coach check

   • Stop the activity, make the ball or practice zone safe, and take water.
   • Ask what helped the last turn go well. Demonstrate one correction before restarting.
4. 14–26 min

   Read, secure, reset

   • Repeat the rolled-ball/no-throw version. Coach varies the roll slightly only after the group shows control.
   • Fielder secures the ball before setting the feet. Keep the ball and walk it back after the stop cue.
   • Rotate after every turn and count controlled fields together. Do not add a hitter, runner, or rushed exchange.
   • Use short sets with feedback, rest, and role changes throughout this block. The clock includes those pauses; it is not continuous exercise.
5. 26–30 min

   Finish and name the next step

   • Stop the activity and collect equipment after all lanes are clear.
   • Ask players to name the cue they used. Coach notes one skill to revisit next practice.

A controlled fielding example suitable for an introductory session. No pitching, batting, fungoes, or throwing workload prescription.

Example only; this is not an AI-generated or saved team plan. Choose options to see the example change.