Monday, February 15

The One-Day Hitting Cllinic and Pitching Clinic are comprehensive 2-hour camps that will focus on the development of proper hitting and pitching fundamentals. The clinics are open to all interested ballplayers between the ages of 6-18. Players will be divided into age-appropriate working groups, where they will train with one of our professional coaches. Each ballplayer will receive personalized instruction that will further enhance one's hitting and pitching ability. A goal of the clinic is to educate hitters and pitchers on how to practice correctly, which is vital to achieving success. Players will learn correct practice techniques and how to practice smart to achieve the best results.

Hitting Clinic Highlights:

• Learn proper hitting mechanics and fundamentals
• Improve batting average and power
• Become a better contact hitter
• Develop a mental approach to hitting
• Learn "situational" hitting
• Learn how to hit the breaking-ball (age-appropriate)
• Learn proper bunting technique

Pitching Clinic Highlights:

• Learn proper pitching mechanics and fundamentals
• Increase velocity and control
• Develop off-speed pitches
• Develop a mental approach to pitching
• Learn pick-off moves
• Learn arm-strengthening exercises
• Injury prevention

Players doing the hitting and pitching clinic will have a one hour lunch break from 12 - 1 pm. The Academy will provide pizza and drinks for lunch.