Welcome to our 9th Year of preparing players to play better baseball! 

Why?: Develop noticeable improvement in baseball skills and knowledge, great preparation for the upcoming baseball season and it's a ton of fun!

Who?: All House League levels Welcome - New to Baseball/House League /Select / Rep (Fall)

Where?: Variety Village Field House (3701 Danforth Ave, East of Birchmount)

When?: Sundays (see Dates and Fees Tab above)

What to Bring?:

• mask
• hand sanitizer
• baseball glove
• non-marking running shoes (cleats and socked feet only are not allowed)
• refillable water bottle or drink with secure lid
• athletic clothing (no jeans please)
• a coachable attitude

What is taught?: See curriculum chart below

Curriculum by Age Group

9:00 - 10:30 Session (Any Born in 2014 and 2015 for Fall Term) (This time slot may include 2016s for the Winter and Spring Terms)

• proper throwing mechanics
• glove positioning for balls caught above and below belly button
• ready position 
• receiving ground balls with 2 hands in front of body
• receiving fly balls with 2 hands above head 
• heads up base running
• proper use of safety base at 1st
• batting stance and grip of bat
• “loading” and efficient batting mechanics
• hitting off a tee and from underhand and overhand soft toss
• defensive spacing and basic awareness and attempted execution of ways to get baserunners out

10:30 - Noon Session (Born in 2013, 2014)  2013 only for the Fall Term

• proper throwing mechanics
• refinement of glove positioning for receiving balls
• timing of ready position
• moving quickly to receive ground balls with 2 hands in front of body
• moving to receive fly balls with 2 hands above head
• running banana routes or straightaways
• sliding into second
• choosing a bat and glove that's right for you
• "loading" and efficient batting mechanics
• hitting off a tee and from underhand and overhand soft toss for power
• defensive spacing and awareness and attempted execution of fielding skills

1:00 - 2:30 Session (Born in 2011, 2012)

• proper throwing techniques
• pitching mechanics for accuracy 
• different fastball pitching grips 
• back catching set up, framing and receiving pitches
• quickness / footwork for receiving ground balls on back hand, forehand and in front
• moving in different directions to fly balls 
• heads up base running and footwork approaching the base
• hitting for solid contact
• timing cues for hitting
• positioning, communication and game strategy

2:30 - 4:00 Session (Born in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

• proper throwing techniques
• pitching mechanics for accuracy and power
• different safe pitching grips (2 seam.4 seam, change-up, knuckleball)
• back catching set up, framing and receiving pitches
• receiving ground balls on back hand, forehand and in front
• moving in different directions to fly balls 
• heads up base running
• hitting for power
• hitting strategies for the inside and outside pitch
• positioning, communication and game strategy