2023 Zoned Winter Programs

Rookie Training Program ( Ages 6-8)

DATES	TIME	AGES	WEEKS	PRICE
Fridays Starting January 6th	6:00PM – 7:00PM	6-8	6	REGISTER
Saturdays Starting January 7th	9:00AM – 10:00AM	6-8	6	REGISTER

Our 6-Week Rookie Training Program is designed for the beginner level baseball player usually ranging in ages from 6-8. Our coaching staff will introduce basic fundamentals such as:

• Throwing (Mechanics, Grip, Footwork)
• Fielding Ground Balls (Fielding Triangle, Footwork, Approach, Flips)
• Catching Fly Balls (Drop Steps, Technique, Crow-hops)
• Basic Pitching Mechanics
• Base-running (Through 1st base, Base Hits, Rounding the bases)
• Sliding
• Hitting (Mechanics, Balance, Load, Finish, Swing Path)
• Bunting
• Situations (Introduction, Games, Tag Plays vs. Force Plays)
• Mental Side (Confidence, Approach to Home Plate)

Participants will be divided up by age & skill level so the development process doesn’t stop for any player. This program is designed to spend an equal amount of time on both hitting & defense, leaving a specified amount of time at the end of each session for a game in the RED AREA. The game will be structured around SKILL DEVELOPMENT & give the coaches an opportunity to see what each player needs to work on moving forward.

DATES	TIME	AGES	WEEKS	PRICE
Fridays Starting January 6th	6:00PM – 7:00PM	8-10	6	REGISTER
Saturdays Starting January 7th	10:00AM – 11:00AM	8-10	6	REGISTER

Our 6-Week Minors Training Program is an advanced Rookie Level program for players ages 8-10. Our coaching staff will continue to instill basic fundamentals at an advanced rate for these players at the Little League level. Things covered in this program include:

• Throwing (Mechanics, Footwork)
• Advanced Pitching Mechanics (Grips, Wind-up, Stretch)
• Fielding Ground Balls
• Fielding Triangle, Footwork, Approach
• Prep-Steps, Glove Side, Back-hand
• Advanced Double Play turns
• Catching Fly Balls
• Drop Steps, Crow Hops, Hitting the Cutoff
• More advanced in situations both on offense and defense
• Difference between force plays and tag plays
• Know what to do with the ball when it’s hit to you

Participants in this program, just like the Rookie Program, will be divided up by skill level so each player can advance at their own rate. The program is designed to spend an equal amount of time on both hitting and defense, leaving a specified amount of time at the end for a game in the RED AREA. The game at the end of each session is structured around SKILL DEVELOPMENT & will be stopped from time to time to explain a situation. We will enhance the Minors Class games so that situations will be gone over and they will be played competitively. We will challenge them, keep score, and begin to introduce the mental side of the game at a more advanced rate. Base running will be closely watched and we will hammer down the importance of running the bases correctly. The game also serves as a layout for the next week’s class. Throughout the game, situations arise and will give the coaches an opportunity to see what the class needs to work on moving forward.

DATES	TIME	AGES	WEEKS	PRICE
Saturdays Starting January 7th	11:00AM – 12:00PM	10-12	6 Weeks	REGISTER

Our 6-Week “50/70” Majors Training Program is designed for the baseball player making the transition from the Little League field to the big field. Just as all of our programs offer basic fundamentals, this program will continue to hammer home both offensive & defensive aspects of the game. At this level, it is important that the flaws in the player’s game are recognized & a plan is set in place to fix them. These sessions will provide the player with the most advanced drills a∓ training methods. It is not an easy transition moving to the bigger field. This program is designed to make this tough transition as seamless as possible for our athletes. Fundamentals covered include:

• Basic Throwing Program Completed at the Start of Each Session
  • Crow-Hops, Shuffling
  • Introduction to Quick-Hands
  • Fielding Progressions
• Hitting
  • Situational Hitting
  • Balance, Load, Swing Path, Generating Power
  • Bunting (Sac vs. Bunt For Hit)
• Continued Emphasis on Base-Running
• Advanced Pitching Mechanics
  • Grips and Different Pitches
  • Pick Off Moves
  • Working Quick to the Plate
• Advanced Defensive Work (Infield/Outfield)
  • Cuts/Relays
  • Double Play Turns From All Positions
  • Bunt Plays
• Situational Play on Offense and Defense

The players in this program will learn everything there is to know about the move on to the big field…base running, stealing, throw-downs from catcher, leading, secondary leads, as well as the continued skill development of all other aspects of the game. The “50/70” Majors Program will, without a doubt, have your player ready for the changes to the game that come with moving up to the big field!

DATES	TIME	AGES	WEEKS	PRICE
Sundays Starting January 8th	3:00PM – 4:30PM	12-15	6	REGISTER

Our Middle School/High School Training Program Program was developed to train proper mechanics at a higher level. These sessions will provide a more in-depth instructional approach to pitching, hitting, fielding, throwing and running. These players will also be introduced to the strategic (mental) side of the game, as well as mental touch upon pitching.