Cactus Foothills North Little League Fall Baseball Academy – Scottsdale, AZ – 10/11/10
| Event | Cactus Foothills North Little League Fall Baseball Academy |
| When |
Monday, October 11, 2010
6:00pm
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8:00pm
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| Where |
Black Mountain Elementary (map)
33016 North 60th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85266 |
| Other Info | IMPORTANT NOTE: This is sponsored by Cactus Foothills North Little League and is for their players only. The Academy starts runs from 10/11-9/20. Contact the league directly through their website for more information. The site address is http://www.cfll-north.com/. Baseball Academy Summary:We will cover every aspect of the game of baseball. Players will be separated by age and skill level, then rotate through a number of fundamental skill stations during weekday practices. There will be an emphasis on hitting, throwing mechanics & defensive positioning. On Saturdays we will have 2 hour scrimmages. Physical & Mental Aspects of the Game •Active Dynamic Warm-up •Strength Training with emphasis on Core Muscles •Speed Training • Agility Training • Mental & Emotional Preparation • Game Day Approach Offensive & Defensive Aspects of the Game •Fundamentals of a short, compact swing • How to add power at home plate • Base Running & Bunting • Advanced Infield & Outfield Techniques • Throwing Mechanics to Improve Velocity & Control • Efficient Throwing Footwork & Ball Transfer Professional Instructors: Billy Horton- former minor league catcher w/ 15 yrs coaching exp Brett Caradonna- former minor league outfielder w/ 10 yrs coaching exp Spencer Grace- former pro player & current Cactus Shadows High School head coach w/ 8 yrs coaching exp Camp instructors displayed are scheduled to attend & more may be added Players Receive * 6 weeks of elite, professional instruction * Educational & Inspirational talks from coaches Baseball Items to Bring to Camp: * Baseball pants or athletic clothing * Baseball cleats or tennis shoes * Baseball glove * Hat * Water bottle and/or sports drink Sample Weekday Baseball Practice Schedule 6:00pm-6:15pm: Dynamic Warm Up 6:15pm-6:30pm: Throwing Mechanics 6:30pm-7:10pm: Defensive Stations 7:10pm-7:50pm: Offensive Stations 7:50pm-8:00pm: Team Talk & Review Players will also have 2 hour scrimmage games on Saturdays. |



