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18th Annual Presidents Day Skills Clinic
Dates TBA for 2009
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This 3 day clinic will challenge students and give them the opportunity to learn, improve, and have fun with their offensive and defensive skills before practices start in March. Students will be taught through drills, station work, lecture and handouts. Parents can choose to sign up their son/daughter for one skill or both skills. Each skill session will last 2 hours a day for 3 days

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New this year. The LVBA is offering an extra work hitting session 1 hour before the scheduled offensive session beginning. Then at the conclusion of the defensive session there will be an extra work pitching session.
Please Note: The Hitting & Pitching Extra work sessions have very limited enrollment. Both extra work sessions are for the serious players. |
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The Offensive session will include - Hitting, Bunting, Base Running & Sliding
Specific topics covered in the offensive session include:
The Defensive session will include - Catching and throwing, Infield play, Outfield Play & Pitching
The specific topics covered in the defensive session include:
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Catching and throwing - Techniques to improve feet and arm action for more consistent throws. |
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Infield Play - Recognizing ground ball hops, body position, turning the double play and tag plays. |
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Outfield Play - Body positioning, how track a fly ball and outfield responsibilities. |
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Pitching Mechanics - The physical side of pitching - balance, timing, rhythm. Different pitch grips. |
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Mental Pitching - Dealing with fears and emotions |
Extra Work session will include - Hitting(1-H) and Pitching(4-P)
These sessions give players additional time to improve understanding, technique and confidence. Available only to students that sign-up for either the offensive or defensive sessions.
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"A common remark coaches and parents share with players all the time is that 'You should have fun when you play baseball' and it's true. However, it is not fun when a player consistently strikes out, makes an error or can't throw strikes. If these same players do not receive proper training, we are setting these players up to fail, and having fun is out of the question."
Mike Martin, LVBA President, former Chicago Cub |
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| Parent's Comments |
Mike - Just wanted to let you know that Austin had an incredible weekend at your camp. The professionalism and enthusiasm of you and your staff was amazing. Though initially hesitant, he quickly took to the drills and was totally into it by the middle of the first day. He left the weekend more excited than ever about playing and looking forward to continuing to improve. Thanks for spending the time with him and encouraging him on so many levels. We look forward to being involved in camps and leagues in the near future. Please pass on my thanks to your guys.
Lee Coate
Aka “ Austin 's Dad”
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Extra Work(Hitting) Clinic (1-H) |
Date: |
TBA
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Time: |
8:00a to 8:50a |
Ages: |
7-14 year olds |
Location: |
Boy's & Girl's Club (West), 2850 S. Lindell Rd. Get a Map or Directions |
Camp Fees: |
$60.00 per session |
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Offense Skills Clinic (2-O) |
Date: |
TBA |
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9:00a to 11:00a |
Ages: |
7-14 year olds |
Location: |
Boy's & Girl's Club (West), 2850 S. Lindell Rd. Get a Map or Directions |
Camp Fees: |
$95.00 per session or both sessions for $175 |
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Defense Skills Clinic(3-D) |
Date: |
TBA |
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11:30a to 1:30p |
Ages: |
7-14 year olds |
Location: |
Boy's & Girl's Club (West), 2850 S. Lindell Rd. Get a Map or Directions |
Camp Fees: |
$95.00 per session or both sessions for $175 |
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Extra Work(Pitching) Clinic (4-P) |
Date: |
TBA |
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1:40p to 2:30p |
Ages: |
7-14 year olds |
Location: |
Boy's & Girl's Club (West), 2850 S. Lindell Rd. Get a Map or Directions |
Camp Fees: |
$60.00 per session |
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Sign up for Both Skill Sessions and Pay Only $175
No discounts for extra work sessions
Sign up NOW!!!
Enrollment is very limited! |
| The deadline to sign-up is February 12th. Sign-ups after this date will incur an additional $25.00 late fee. |
Please note
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Students will be grouped first by age and then by ability level.
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Once your application is received, it will be processed and you will receive a confirmation in the mail within 10 days. |
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Students are required to wear proper baseball attire. This includes protective equipment. |
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Parents are encouraged to attend. |
Enrollment is very limited!
LVBA reserves the right to make changes or cancel sessions at any time. |
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TEAM & GROUP RATES AVAILABLE!
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 232-1330
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