The Bobby Woods 34th Annual Shore Baseball & Softball Clinics for 2009

Four sessions in Southern New Jersey
1st session- Linwood All Wars Memorial Field Monday, June 24th through Sunday, June 28th

2nd session- Avalon Little League Field Monday, July 29th through Friday, July 3rd

3rd session- Long Beach Island Harvey Cedars Recreation Fields Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th

4th session- Sea Isle City Little League Fields Monday, August 3rd through Friday, August 7th

All clinics are from 9 a.m. to noon

"Professional, individual baseball and softball instruction, with a commitment to excellence."

The Shore Baseball and Softball Clinic will teach the following:

Hitting

Instruction will include effective hitting; types of bats; selecting a bat for control; stance; position in the box; knowing the strike zone; the hitting swing; confidence; stride; rotating the hips; follow through; proper mental attitude; hitting the ball where it is pitched; meeting the ball; hitting the ball to the opposite field; pulling the ball; breaking a hitting slump; head, shoulder and eye discipline; weight transfer; rhythm; and drills for hitters.

Bunting

Participants will learn bunting stances, bunting techniques, the types of bunts and basic tips about bunting.

Base Running

The clinic will emphasize speed and aggressiveness; running to first base; rounding first base; the lead off; getting the lead; taking off; how to run; as well as practice tips and reminders for the base runner.

Pitching

In addition to the essentials of pitching, instruction will include grip; correct spin; the fast ball; wind-up; the pivot; weight retention; leg kick; rotation; thrust; stride; arm angles; arm and wrist action; release; follow through; control; proper mental attitude; hiding the ball; and protecting the arm from injury.

Catching

The important aspects of catching will be taught including the type of glove; giving signals; stance; target; holding the hand; receiving; handling the low pitch; throwing; correct grip; shifting and throwing; tagging the runner; catching the pop fly; fielding the bunt; covering and backing up cut offs; working with pitchers; the relationship with the umpire; rules for working on the batter; and practice tips and drills for after the clinic.

The First Baseman

Participants will learn how to get to the bag; footwork; catching the ball; how to handle bunts; throwing to second base; teaming with the pitcher; pop flies; holding the runner on; breaking in the glove; and first baseman drills.

The Second Baseman

Instruction will emphasize stance; basic fielding positions; fielding slow rollers; fielding a ground ball; going far to the right or left; catching the ball; making the throws; tagging the runners; fielding fly balls; covering and backing up; the infielders mental attitude; and drills and practice tips.

The Shortstop

Participants will be instructed about the essentials of stance; playing the hitter; fielding ground balls; coming in for a slow roller; going to the right and left; making the double play; getting to the base; the pivot and throws; giving signs; tagging the runner; catching pop flies; and tips and drills.

The Third Baseman

There will be concentration on stance; playing the hitters; fielding a ground ball; throwing; bunt situations; the cut off; plays at third; practice tips and drills.

The Outfielders

Instruction will include the essentials of out fielding including stance; playing the hitters; calling for the ball; getting the jump on a fly ball; catching fly balls; fielding ground balls; throwing the ball; as well as drills, practice tips and other outfielder tips.

Besides the major emphasis on hitting, fielding, throwing, catching, and confidence building at the clinic, a game will be played each day for three different age groups so the players can practice their new skills. Refreshments will be served daily.

All participants will also receive a Shore Baseball and Softball Clinic hat. On the last day of the clinic, students will receive notes about hitting drills, as well as a copy of Bobby Woods' 75-minute Video or DVD, titled "Mom, Can You Teach Me How To Hit", featuring Woods demonstrating 20 hitting drills and 21 aspects of hitting.

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