Lil’ Sluggers
Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis; register early for the class of your choice. Register online or call 504-1222.
Class schedule for our Winter II classes:
Session runs for 8 weeks beginning the week of January 5th and ending the week of February 23rd.
Tuesday: 10:00 am
Tuesday: 5:30 pm - Sports Sampler (:25 of baseball & :25 of soccer) - New!
Wednesday: 6:30pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm
Thursday: 5:30 pm
Lil Sluggers Philosophy
Lil Sluggers is a child development program created to introduce Kids ages 2-6 to the game of baseball. Lil Sluggers classes develop important baseball skills such as throwing, catching, hitting and base running. Developmentally appropriate equipment and games are used to teach your child the game of baseball in a fun, exciting and positive environment.
➢ Lil Sluggers has small class sizes, ratio of 6:1
➢ Indoor classes
➢ Each class lasts 50-60 minutes
➢ No equipment necessary for 2 and 3 years old
➢ Baseball gloves are recommended for 4 and 5 years old
➢ Ask about our no-obligation trial class
➢ Make-up classes are available
➢ We do private group classes
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Class Descriptions: 1. Simple base running and base recognition. Hitting, holding the bat properly, focusing on making contact with the ball off the tee. 2. Throwing in an overhand motion. Fielding with emphasis on using two hands and not falling down. Fitness and agility. Improved hand/eye coordination. 3. An introduction to social skills such as following simple instructions and taking turns. |
| 3 Year Olds – Minors (parent participation as needed) The minors curriculum is designed to have the children continue their baseball experience in a fun environment that also reinforces the fundamentals of the game. Objectives: 1. Simple base running and base recognition 2. Hitting, focusing on proper stance and level swing to make contact with the ball off the tee. Introduction to hitting from a pitch 3. Throwing….. point, step and throw with the proper motion and aim. Fielding with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball and not falling down. Improved hand/eye coordination 4. Understand straightforward game situations, such as throwing a player out 5. Fitness and agility 6. Advancement of social skills such as following instructions, taking turns and teamwork |
| 4 Year Olds – Majors The Majors curriculum expands on the skills learned in the 3 year old program, with slightly more technical instructions and game situations. Objectives: 1. Proper base running and sliding techniques 2. Hitting, focusing on proper stance, level swing and follow through off the tee. Begin hitting from a pitch by the coach 3. Throwing… point, step and throw with proper motion for distance and accuracy 4. Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, standing in front of the ball. Catching pop files with two hands 5. Learning various offensive and defensive game situations 6. Fitness and agility |
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5-6 Year Olds – Hall of Famers 1. Base recognition and proper base running techniques. Five steps of hitting with focus on proper form including full swing and hip rotation 2. Correct throwing mechanics emphasizing accuracy and distance. Proper fielding technique, keeping their body in front of the ball. Using the baseball glove for fielding of line drives and pop fly catches 3. Teamwork 4. Game situations 5. Fitness and agility |
