- Feb 4, 2010
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I have never been a fan of team punishment. If an athlete is attending practice, working hard, using the right technique, being respectful, accepting instruction, etc. than that athlete should be rewarded and not punished. I couldn't agree more with what the other posters have said - it sounds as if your team may burn out before Fall practices start. If you have a few that are struggling, perhaps you can have an extra practice just for those that can't get the drill right. If it still isn't right, either keep working it during practices while the rest of the group moves on to something else with the other coach. If you have a large group that is not succeeding, re-evaluate your drill to determine if there are some athletes that shouldn't be on the team or whether you need to rework your motions or coaching technique.