SPORTS ZONE BASEBALL ACADEMY

SPORTS ZONE CLASSES

To register for a class, click here or scroll below to find the class you wish to sign-up  for.  You will also find a detailed version of the class descriptions below. 
Pitching Classes

Class Description:
Players will learn proper fundamentals and mechanics of pitching while developing alternative pitches like the curveball, the change-up, the sinker, and others. An increased importance is placed on proper arm angle and body mechanics to increase velocity and movement of pitches while decreasing the chances of arm injury.


Class Level: All Ages

Hitting Classes

Class Description:
Players will learn proper fundamentals of hitting and developing a swing that will utilize their individual physical attributes while increasing their power and consistency at the plate. Player drills will allow the individual to grow swing strengths while increasing body balance and maximizing solid contact with the baseball. Hitting will also include learning the mechanics to the finer points of team concept hitting like bunting and the hit and run.


Class Level: All Ages
Fielding Classes

Class Description:
Players will have the opportunity to learn and play each position including middle-infield, the corner positions and outfield.  Middle-infielders with focus on double-plays, relays, double-cuts and the slow roller while making strong accurate throws.  Corner players will learn the finer points of playing first and third while covering slow rollers, back hands and other tough plays.  Outfielders will learn to anticipate and react while understanding how to cut balls off and track balls to allow setup for strong accurate throws.  An increase focus will be on improving a players range and footwork for all positions to improve a players fielding consistency.  Players will field a tremendous amount of ground balls and fly balls to ensure they are ready for their fall season.


Class Level: All Ages

 

(Fielding Classes are not currently on the schedule)
Catching Classes

Class Description:
Experience the game from behind the plate and learn all the fundamentals and skills needed to play catcher. Learn proper footwork and throwing mechanics for a catcher, as well as, the lost art of blocking and receiving. Talk theory of calling games and setting up batters to help your pitcher get batters out. 


Class Level: All Ages 

 

(Catching Classes are not currently on the schedule)
Specialty Classes

Class Description:
Sports Zone is excited to offer a new Baseball Development Program geared toward serious players of all ages who want to increase thier skill level in all aspects and facets of the game.  These 12 week intense and demanding classes allow us significant time to train each player and increase their skills.  Each class is 3 hours in length and players are expected to give 100%.


Sports Zone coaches will cover, fielding, fielding conditioning, fielding video analysis, hitting mechanics, hitting situations, bunting, hitting video analysis, throwing long toss to increase velocity and arm strength, base running, how to lead, how to steal, running with head down, sliding, Conditioning specific for baseball players, forearm workouts for increase in bat speed and Core development. 

Our goal is to improve each players skills, to build player confidence, to improve each players mental approach and to physically prepare each player for the spring season.

 

Class Level: All Ages