This amazing DVD will show you how to implement 10 critical defense drills into your team practice setting. These drills will teach essential defensive skills and will help you to create an effective and efficient defensive practice. Coach Leoni begins his team drill progression using only the infielders. Next he incorporates the outfielders along with the infield and then adds the pitchers and catchers to the mix to create a full team workout. Leoni teaches you how to organize these drills, how to make them competitive and game-like, how to keep everyone moving at practice and how to keep practice challenging to your players. Leoni reinforces the importance of how good team communication, including relays, can improve your teams level of play. Any coach at any level can use the practice techniques in this DVD to create a team that is defensively sound and mentally tough!

47 minutes. 2006.

Becoming a Champion Infielder!
with Frank Leoni,
William & Mary Head Baseball Coach;
2005 Atlantic 10 Champion, 2003 & 2004 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year

Coach Leoni covers all aspects of how to become a championship-caliber infielder. Beginning with innovative warm-up techniques, he builds a seven-step drill progression for fielding a variety of ground balls including backhand, forehand, slow rollers, short hops and infield-in. Leoni highlights critical areas for infielders such as attitude, mental toughness, team roles, responsibilities for each position and practice and preparation routines. His tactics and techniques will aid in developing your hand and foot speed and will reinforce proper catching and throwing mechanics. Utilizing his gift for teaching, Leoni has helped develop six professional infielders and can assist you in becoming your best. The tactics and techniques in the DVD have been instrumental in creating successful players at all levels!