Freeport Little League Practice Plans

Click here to find a copy of the 1 hour and 1.5 hour practice plan template.
You can visit the Drill Library here to fill in your practice plan!

Our Philosophy: Develop for the Next Level

At Freeport Little League, our philosophy is simple: develop players for the next level.

We aim to help every player build age-appropriate skills and strong baseball or softball IQ, creating a foundation for success at the district level and beyond. Our approach prioritizes development over winning, ensuring long-term growth and love for the game.

We follow a building-block system:

• Younger divisions focus on mastering the fundamentals through high-repetition drills.

• Older divisions add situational and strategic elements to prepare players for real-game challenges.

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What This Looks Like

Players Below the Minor Kid Pitch Level

• Consistent station work and high volumes of touches during practice

• Emphasis on fundamentals over simulating game situations

• Focus on building a strong foundation so coaches at higher levels can advance skills, not reteach them

Players at and Above the Minor Kid Pitch Level

• A more balanced approach between station work and game situations

• Continued emphasis on high rep drills

• More emphasis on the development of baseball/softball IQ - Game/Situation Simulation

• Targeted pitching and catching drills and specialized clinics

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  By progressing through this structured system, players develop confidence, skill, and understanding — setting them up to compete successfully at every level of play and we work toward a more competitive overall program!