Youth Baseball 101
Fall 2015
October – November 2010:
 BB 101: Oct. 22nd, 29th, Nov 5th, 12th, 19th.
Where: Inside Pitch Training Facility – Bellingham, WA
Class Times: Thursdays 6:00-7:45
Cost: Members - $125 Non-Members - $150
Class Description: Geared toward 1st and 2nd year baseball players, this class is designed to help the young
ball player become more comfortable on the baseball field. Emphasis is placed on fundamental skill building
and general knowledge/rules of the game. In addition to the training players on the field (turf), “classroom
sessions” are implemented to help reinforce and reiterate what is being covered on the field. Players will also
work on improving their all-around athleticism by incorporating speed and agility drills into each session.
This 6-week class is a great opportunity for “rookie” ball players to work with our highly
knowledgeable and professional staff of instructors to develop their hitting, fielding and throwing skills in a
very structured, positive and high-energy environment. Wiffle ball games will also be played on a nightly
basis to help players learn in a fast pace setting.
Topics covered during 6-week session:
Offense
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Hitting
 Stance (pre-pitch) and Grip – 3 F’s
 Stride & Load (pre-pitch)
 Swing path/swing plane
 Contact angle/position
 Follow through
 Pitch recognition/selection
 Balance
Base Running
 First step out of batter’s box
 Acceleration through 1B (Ground ball in the
infield)
 Rounding 1B/”Take a turn”
 Situational running (0, 1 or 2 outs)
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Runners on other bases
Sliding
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Footwork
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Triangle Position (proper fielding set-up,
glove fingers down/throwing hand on top)
Receiving, catching (Fingers up/down)
Ball transfer (Glove to throwing hand
Defense
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Throwing/Pitching
 Grip
 Hand separation (Equal & Opposite – Glove
toward target)
 Arm Slot (throwing motion)
 Footwork (Step-over/shuffle)
 Release Point (Out front, Glove in box)
 Follow through
 Balance
Fielding/Catching
 Glove shaping (proper glove positioning)
 Fingers down, hands through the ball
 Pre-pitch/2-step read (ready position)
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