Class Descriptions
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2 Year Olds: Mascots
(parent/caregiver participation)
The Mascots curriculum is designed to have the children begin their baseball experience in a fun environment that also introduces simple basics of the game.
Objectives:
- Simple base running and base recognition.
- Hitting; holding the bat properly, focusing on making contact with the ball off of a tee.
- Throwing in an overhand motion.
- Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands and not falling down.
- Fitness and agility.
- Improved hand/eye coordination.
- An introduction to social skills such as following simple instructions and taking turns.
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3 Year Olds: Minors
(with parent/caregiver participation as needed)
The Minors curriculum is designed to have the children continue their baseball experience in a fun environment that also reinforces the fundamentals of the game.
Objectives:
- Simple base running and base recognition.
- Hitting, focusing on proper stance and level swing to make contact with the ball off the tee. Introduction to hitting from a pitch.
- Throwing - point, step, and throw with proper motion and aim.
- Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball and not falling down.
- Improved hand/eye coordination.
- Understanding straightforward game situations, such as throwing a player out.
- Fitness and agility.
- Advancement of social skills such as following instructions, taking turns and teamwork.
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4 Year Olds: Majors
The Majors curriculum expands on the skills learned in the 3 year old program, with slightly more technical instruction and game situations.
Objectives:
- Proper base running and sliding techniques.
- Hitting, focusing on proper stance, level swing, and follow through off the tee.
- Begin hitting from a pitch by the coach.
- Throwing - point, step, and throw with proper motion for distance and accuracy.
- Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball.
- Catching pop flies with two hands.
- Learning various offensive and defensive game situations.
- Fitness and agility.
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5 & 6 Year Olds: Hall of Famers I/II
The Hall of Famers curriculum is designed to have the children continue improving their fundamental skills while preparing them for their next level of participation, organized tee-ball.
Objectives:
- Base recognition and proper base running techniques.
- Five steps of hitting with focus on proper form including full swing and hip rotation.
- Correct throwing mechanics emphasizing accuracy and distance.
- Proper fielding technique, keeping their body in front of the ball.
- Teamwork.
- Game situations.
- Fitness and agility.
Baseball Ages: 2 to 6
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