PITCHER/CATCHER SCHOOL
July 8-9, 2024
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Summary:
This session is designed for athletes who desire intensive and in-depth instruction in the skills and psychology of pitching and catching.
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MECHANICS MONDAY & TACTICS TUESDAY!
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Monday addresses mechanics of pitching and catching. Tuesday addresses tactics (how to work as a battery, how to spin moving pitches, how to read batters and situations).
Pitching:
Mechanics
Throwing Pattern
Kinematic Sequence
Rotational Velocity
Generating Spin
Deception
Metrics
Fastball
Change-Up
Drop
Timing
Tunneling
Diagonals
Developing Pitch Series
Intentional Walks
Plate Coverage
Catching:
Overhand Throwing & Metrics
Throwdowns from the feet
Jband Routine & Arm Care
Set Ups & Stances
Receiving the Pitch
Receiving Low Pitches
Field General
Blocking
Plays at the Plate
Run Downs
Pop Ups
Primary/ Secondary Plays
Intentional Walks
Passed Ball/ Wild Pitch
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This school will be intensely focused on the specific skills of pitching and catching. In this format, there will not be hitting and fielding. If you wish to work on that, please also attend the total skills school on July 10-11 or July 17-18.
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13 Training Hours!
Location:
Planet Fastpitch - Uxbridge, MA
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Tuition:
$295
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Dates & Times
Monday July 8, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Age and Experience:
Athletes will be grouped by age and experience and must be at least 10 years of age and no older than 19 years old to be a participant in the softball school.
Schedule:
Monday July 8
9:00am - 11:45am Session 1
11:45am - 12:15pm Lunch
12:15pm - 2:00pm Session 2
2:00pm - 2:15pm The Famous Popsicle Break
2:15pm - 4:00pm Session 3
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Tuesday July 9
9:00am - 11:45am Session 4
11:45am - 12:15pm Lunch
12:15pm - 1:45pm Session 5
1:45pm - 2:00pm The Famous Popsicle Break
2:00pm - 3:15pm Session 6
3:15pm - 4:00pm Olympics & Closing Ceremony
