Baseball Clinics
Hitting Clinic
Description
This clinic is open to all 5th-8th graders who are interested in improving their hitting. The two-day clinic is designed to give baseball players the opportunity to develop their talents in an instructional setting. The clinic will include mechanics of the swing, the mental approach to hitting, tee work, front toss, and live batting practice sessions.
The cost is $60 for the two-day session. Read additional information below. If you have questions, please contact Coach Porta.
GENERAL INFORMATION - HITTERS CLINIC
| Mechanics | Mental Approach | |
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Stance and Balance |
Pre-Pitch Routines | |
| Load and Stride | Hitters’ Counts | |
| Swing and Follow Through | 2 Strike Approach | |
| Pitch Locations; Inside, Middle, Away | Adjusting to Pitchers’ Habits/Tendencies | |
| Hitting Off-Speed Pitches | Handling Adversity | |
| Bunting for both Sacrifice and Hits | Proper Bat Selection | |
| How to Take a Hit By Pitch | ||
| Strength Training and Fitness |
What to Bring
Players should bring a bat, helmet, and turf or tennis shoes. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and get started on time.
REGISTER BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.
Pitchers and Catchers Clinic
Description
This clinic is open to all 6th-8th pitchers and catchers. The 2-day clinic is designed to give pitchers and catchers the opportunity to develop their talents in an instructional setting. The clinic will include fundamentals of each position and a live bullpen session.
The cost is $60 for the two-day session. Read additional information below. If you have questions, please contact Coach Porta.
General Information - pitchers and catchers clinic
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Proper Warm Up and Throwing Drills |
Proper Warm Up and Throwing Drills |
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Delivery Mechanics of both the Wind-Up and Stretch |
Giving Signals and Game Management |
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Grips and Pitches |
Receiving and Framing |
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Mental Preparation |
Blocking |
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Controlling the Running Game |
Throwing to Bases |
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Fielding your Position |
Fielding your Position |
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Arm Care and a Long Toss Program |
Handling Pitchers and Umpires |
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Strength Training and Fitness |
Arm Care and Long Toss Program |
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Strength Training and Fitness |
What to Bring
Players should bring a glove, turf or tennis shoes, hat, and catchers gear (catchers only). Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and get started on time.
Location
Saint Xavier High School Indoor Baseball Facility in Xaverian Hall
1425 Poplar Level Road (located at intersection of Poplar Level Road and Clarks Lane)
Turn East at the traffic light and follow driveway uphill to the fenced-in parking lot.
Register by completing the form below.
Forms
Required