Batting and Pitching Skills Classes - Spring 2024
SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
Classes open to Girls & Boys ages 8-13 —— Batting for Softball and Baseball —— Pitching trains the Baseball Delivery
North Seattle @ Lower Woodland Park - 5447 Green Lake Way N., Seattle, WA
April 21, 28; May 5 (Sundays) - $137 (This is a 3 session program)
9:45am - 10:45am — Batting REGISTER
10:45am - 11:45am — Pitching*** REGISTER (Baseball Delivery)
*** Pitching Class:
Each player MUST bring an adult to catch their pitches ...all players pitch at the same time. The Catcher/Adult learns all the content from the sessions and benefits tremendously from their participation. (A mature teen may substitute as catcher.)
Batting Classes are designed as Adult-Child Programs.
(Adult participation is strongly encouraged, but not required …for the Spring program)
Many of the drill activities involve a second person assisting the batter or giving reminders (following my lead) to keep them on track. Parent Your participation is not unusual. We have 99% parent involvement over the many years these programs have run.
Kids are more focused and behaved in this environment. They learn quicker and better establish the habits to continue their development over the long-term. A core aspect of the learning process is daily 'Homework' (2 minutes per day to develop Muscle Memory). Parent involvement assures that the child learns the importance of, and is sure to practice, the Daily Drills between class sessions.
-Mark Linden, Director, Baseball Positive
Questions: marklinden20@gmail.com
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Why These Programs Are Called ‘Classes’
Prior to each class session, participants receive info pre-viewing the content that is taught. After each session, participants receive follow-up info detailing what was presented.
Follow-ups include:
Important Points
Concepts
Teaching Phrases
Pictures illustrating key points taught in the Pitching Delivery/Batting Swing
Video illustrating the actions taught
Drills for working on the skills at home between class sessions
At the conclusion of a program, participants receive an Instruction Guide that includes all that is taught in the class. Players have everythig they need to continue their development leading up to the season, and to maintain and improve their skills through the season.
These classes benefit the elite level player and the beginner equally. We teach the fundamental actions of the delivery/swing that are used by all pitchers/batters. The bio-mechanics of the swing are the same for all human beings regardless of age, experence, or skill level.
Beginner and Novice players learn what they need to know, without the clutter of unnecessary information. Elite players refine their swings and identify the flaw or two that is holding them back from maximizing their potential.
Players gain an understanding of how their body generates energy and accelerates that energy through the release of the pitch or through contact with the ball. They learn to do so in the most efficient manner. Drills are introduced that train the muscle actions of the skills. Players learn how to practice their skills properly, using a work progression that is easy to understand and simple to follow.
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DESCRIPTIONS of CLASSES
Batting Part 1 - THE SWING
Teaches the entire Batting Swing, mindset, a purposeful, productive approach to practice, and utilizing the entire body to maximize power and bat speed for a consistent, accurate swing.
Program Notes are provided prior to, and following, each lesson: key points for mastery; pictures & video supporting all instruction.
Workout Plan for drill and swing work between lessons. The between-lesson aspect ensures maximum skill development during the program. Workouts are short in duration and designed to align with the mindset and perspective of a young player.
Instruction Guide - Provided to each participant, at the conclusion of the program, for continuing their development.
Coach Development - 'How to Teach Batting to Kids’. The class demystifies the swing and simplifies coaching hitting. Learn a logical, building-block process of presenting information to kids, so they Get It! Easy for a player to digest, apply to their practice time, and translate their training to batting success on the field.
Coach & Parent Reviews - Batting
Thanks for being a great coach, Mark! I feel Evan has learned a lot from you, his swing has definitely improved and also his self confidence. Hope to see you around. Thanks - Fred, Dad
What a great resource. Excellent help - particularly for guys that have been coaching for a while to learn the right way! - Todd, Coach
I heard multiple kids give raving reviews! …one of the kids parents later said quote, ‘your bat speed has improved by 20 percent’ …the Dad said it was clearly noticeable! - Quinn, Coach
Pitching Part 1 - The Delivery
Teaches all aspects of an efficient, powerful, and accurate delivery. How to utilize the entire body to maximize velocity and minimize chances for arm soreness or injury. Demystifies technique, which is quite elementary. Instruction is easy for players to grasp and follow. Includes all information kids need to pitch successfully at the youth level of play.
TEACHING APPROACH - step by step, building-block teaching approach specifically for kids
RELEASE POINT-The centerpiece for mastering the pitching delivery. Kids learn its importance, how to develop consistency in this aspect of the delivery. All instruction is attached to this piece, which simplifies learning.
GRIPS & PITCHES - 4-Seam Fastball | Change-up | 2-Seam Fastball
WORKOUT PLAN - Preview and follow-up info is provided for each lesson. Throwing workouts for between classes are provided in the follow-ups. These include a set of ‘No-ball’ drills, which train the actions of the entire delivery. Workouts are short in duration and designed to align with the mindset and perspective of a young player.
INSTRUCTION GUIDE - Provided to each participant, at the conclusion of the program, for continuing their development.
Note: Each player MUST bring an adult to catch their pitches
...all players pitch at the same time. The Catcher/Adult learns all the content from the sessions and benefits tremendously from their participation. They learn ‘How to Teach Pitching to Kids’. (A mature teen may substitute as catcher.)
Kids are urged to play catch 4-5+ times prior to the class in order to get their arms in shape. Begin with 50 throws, build up to 80.
Coach & Parent Reviews - Pitching
Hour for hour that was easily the most instructive time my son has had in his baseball life. You made pitching so simple, but it was all there. – Harlan, Coach and former Little League President
Mark has been able to relate the mechanics of pitching in a way that my son could understand. - David B, Dad
The players learned simple fundamentals that really improved their pitching skills …Later, I saw dads showing others what they had learned. - Keith, Coach and former Little League President
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Refund Policy:
Cancellations made two weeks prior to the start of classes are refunded in full, less $25 admin fee.
Cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the start of classes - participant receives a credit towards a future camp or BP instruction program.
First Day of class and beyond; no refunds.