KIN 186: Baseball Theory

Citrus College Course Outline of Record

Citrus College Course Outline of Record
Heading Value
Effective Term: Fall 2023
Credits: 2
Total Contact Hours: 36
Lecture Hours : 36
Lab Hours: 0
Hours Arranged: 0
Outside of Class Hours: 72
Strongly Recommended: ENGL 101.
Transferable to CSU: Yes
Transferable to UC: Yes - Approved
Grading Method: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Catalog Course Description

This course prepares the student to administer a baseball program. It will include teaching methods, practice organization, administration, scouting and live game strategy. 36 lecture hours.

Course Objectives

  • demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of administering a baseball program
  • formulate offensive and defensive strategies
  • evaluate and apply principles of pitching with a diverse group of pitchers
  • Evaluate and apply principles of hitting
  • Demonstrate the proper technique for infield and outfield play
  • Apply the principles of basic anatomy and physiology to the body's response to exercise and to injury

Major Course Content

  1. Coaching Foundation
    1. Develop a Baseball Coaching Philosophy
    2. Communicating Your Approach
    3. Motivating Players
    4. Building a Successful Baseball Program
  2. Coaching Plans
    1. Planning for the Season
    2. Organizing Practice
  3. Coaching Offense
    1. Teaching Hitting Skills
    2. Teaching Baserunning Skills
    3. Teaching Offensive Strategy
    4. Coaching Defense
      1. Teaching Defensive Skills
      2. Teaching Defensive Strategies
      3. Teaching Pitching
  4. Coaching Games
    1. Preparing for Games
    2. Handling Game Situations
  5. Coaching Evaluation
    1. Evaluating Your Players
    2. Evaluating Your Program

Suggested Reading Other Than Required Textbook

Instructor Handouts

Examples of Required Writing Assignments

Coaching Strategies Offensive/ Defensive Scenarios Practice Plans Player Evaluations Coaching Philosophy

Examples of Outside Assignments

Develop a conditioning program for your athletes. Analyze different baseball swings while observing a baseball game through video or live performance. Analyze different bunt coverages while observing a baseball game through video or live performance.

Instruction Type(s)

Lecture, Online Education Lecture