This program features weekly practices and games. Participants learn the basics of softball in a fun environment that allows them to develop skills on practice days and implement them on game days. The season starts off with a clinic for players. During practices, the staff of Hot Shots Sports will be available to assist volunteer coaches and their teams during their designated practice time. Coaches pitch on game days with more emphasis placed on how to field, hit, run the bases, and the basic rules of the game. Teams will be formed based on school. An 11-inch softie softball will be used.
This class is a complete introduction for the beginning softball star. Learn about the bases, field positions, and defensive mechanics while gaining skills in throwing and hitting. Live games are played every day with instructor pitching. Players will use 11” softie or indoor softball. Softball glove is required.
This clinic is designed to instruct each participant on the proper hitting technique. Instruction and improvement of fundamentals for successful hitting includes: proper form/technique, grip, various stances, weight shift, stride, swing, and follow-through. Video analysis will be used to develop proper hitting technique.
Girls play one or two games per week and practice one day per week. Once rosters are put together, they are final. The program depends on parents and friends to volunteer for coaching duties. Those interested may call 847/256-9690. All players receive a team jersey.
This clinic deals exclusively with instruction on fast-pitch softball mechanics. Each participant develops a solid background in basic fundamentals of pitching mechanics, grip, stride, and release. For more developed pitchers the clinic provides speed and placement techniques.
This class is a complete introduction for the beginning softball star. Learn about the bases, field positions, and defensive mechanics while gaining skills in throwing and hitting. Live games are played every day with instructor pitching. Players will use 11” softie or indoor softball. Softball glove is required.
Learn how to play each position effectively with instructional focus on base coverage and infield/outfield teamwork. Advance your offensive game by learning how to bunt and develop proper hitting techniques and bat swing. The clinic also cover base running and give instruction on how to steal and slide.
