"Taking Players to the Next Level" ![](../illinois_images/Training%20Center-lg.png)
Junior Winter Training & Performance Baseball Program
(Ages 7, 8 & 9)
This program is a comprehensive baseball and speed and agility program run in partnership with the Field House Training Center. The program is 9 weeks long and consists of 9 baseball focused workouts and 9 baseball specific speed and agility workouts, 18 TOTAL WORKOUTS. We will be focused on creating positive muscle memory in each area.
THE EARLIER WE CREATE GOOD HABITS, THE FASTER YOU CAN PROGRESS POSITIVELY!!
Along with learning the fundamentals of the game each player will participate in live at bats, live bullpens, live base running, and live fielding via live game situations.
You will meet TWICE times a week, once at PBI and once at the Lake Barrington Field House.
Position Specific Workouts
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Fundamentals Covered |
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General throwing mechanics, proper pitching mechanics, balance, arm speed, arm slot, release point, follow through, grips, off-speed pitches (change ups or breaking balls), situational pitching, how to hold a runner on, pick offs, etc... An extra emphasis will be put on increasing velocity as well as pitching specific band exercises. |
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Body/squat positioning, receiving, framing, footwork, blocking, sliding, POP times, bunts, leadership, & how to call a game.
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Footwork, body position, glove position, securing the baseball, eye level, bag work, steps through the ball, throwing position, forehands, backhands, slow rollers, line drives and general fluidity through the ball.
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Drop steps, tracking, footwork, eye level, calls, body positioning, coming in on the ball, set up behind the ball, crow hops, and proper throwing technique for increased arm strength, etc...
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Rhythm, stride/separate, weight transfer, hand positioning, bat path, top hand, bottom hand, extension, punching through the ball, short to long, rotation, eye level, situational hitting, how to hit off-speed pitches, bunting, and base running.
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Program Dates & Times
January 3, 2011 through March 4, 2011
Mondays (4:30p–5:30p) @ PBI-IL
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Fridays (4:00p-5:00p) @ LBFH
Costs & Registration
$339 per player
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
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