RUNNING FROM NOVEMBER 2011 TO MARCH 2012

Sharpen your skills and and improve your game in the off-season by registering for a StrikeZone Winter Clinic. Work on hitting, pitching, or overall skills development with one of our professional instructors, all of whom have at least college-level playing experience. Or get together with some friends or teammates and design your own custom program. Clinics run 6 weeks for Session A (Nov-Dec) and 6 weeks for Session B (Jan-March) in one hour sessions, in a small group setting with a 6:1 player/coach ratio.

CLINIC DESCRIPTIONS:

BUILD YOUR OWN CLINIC
Get together with two to four* (or more) of your friends or teammates and design your own custom multi-week program in your own chosen time-slot. Work on the specific areas which you want to develop: hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing or catching. Just email us at the address below with your area of interest, age and experience level and we'll schedule a custom clinic for your group and match you with the instructor that will best meet your needs.

Because YOU determine the particpants in your clinic, you can control the age and skill level of the players, and unlike pre-scheduled clinics, you are guaranteed that your session will have enough players to take place.

Note: Custom clinics DO NOT utilize the online registration form.
Please send an email request using the email link at the bottom of the page.

*Cost for groups of less than 4 players is slighly higher.

HITTING
Players will be instructed on the mechanics of successful hitting, focusing on five steps: stance, load, stride/trigger, swing, extension & follow-through. Players will receive instruction on the proper stance in the batter’s box, grip on the bat, getting into the hitting position, utilizing a correct stride/trigger, and developing a proper swing through consistent upper and lower body mechanics. Additional aspects, such as developing bat speed through a short stroke, utiliizing and inside/out swing, and using the back side/bottom half to drive the ball, will be covered as well. Common faults in form and execution will be identified, addressed and corrected by instructors. Hitting drills will be conducted using a variety of devices including hitting off a tee, soft toss, using stick and paddle bats, as well as machine and live pitching.

PITCHING
This class is intended for players interested in developing the proper skills to become a successful pitcher. Instruction will focus on developing consistent and sound pitching mechanics, and the ability to achieve a consistent release point. Players will receive instruction on the main phases of delivering a pitch including the proper set position, balance point, separation & landing, power position, release and follow through. Other topics will cover correct positions in relation to the rubber for windup and stretch, correct ball grip, and the importance of developing an off-speed pitch. Pitchers can work out side by side in a 72' dual pitching cage with portable mounds and target screens.

BASEBALL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The 7-9 year old class is intended for beginning players and will cover basic techniques for throwing, catching, hitting, and fielding. The focus of the instruction will be centered on the implementation of correct mechanics as a solid base for future skills development. Instruction will cover correct batting stance and grip, proper turn and balance in the swing, the correct technique for fielding grounders and fly balls, and throwing accurately at different distances.

The 10-12 year old class will function as a more advanced overall skills clinic that will focus on refining existing skills and giving players an opportunity to work on multiple aspects of their game including hitting, pitching, catching and throwing. Position-specific infield/outfield techniques will be covered as well.

EXPLOSIVE SPEED CONDITIONING w/Vertimax
Increase explosive speed with conditioning sessions on the advanced Vertimax System--6 times more effectively than with plyometrics. Athletes will improve speed on the base path; enhance power in hitting and pitching; and increase agility while fielding. The V-8 system allows for baseball-specific drills for ALL positions. Half hour sessions take place twice per week over a 5 week term. Vertimax training utilizes high rep/low resistance exercises that are totally safe (unlike weight lifting) and most effective when performed several times per week - muscle teardown/recovery is not an issue. Unlike weight training, these routines specialize in developing the quick burst speed from a stationary position so essential for success on the diamond.

Appropriate for ages 12 yrs and older - please contact us for specific timeslots.

In addition to baseball/softball players, football, basketball, volleyball, track and other athletes will benefit greatly from Vertimax training.