with Steve Smith, Head Coach, and Mitch Thompson, Assistant Coach Baylor University Finally! An instructional video on how to run a youth baseball practice (8-15 year old players). Smith discusses the basic principles for a successful practice, which includes how much time to spend on each area, using groups and stations to keep things moving, focusing on the major issues, varying routines to fit your needs, and keeping practices creative. Smith and the Midway All-Star team demonstrate a day of practice. Coach Thompson explains the factors in determining the correct position for each player, how to put together a batting order, and how to put together a good system of signs for your style of coaching. 2000. 54 minutes.