2010
South Dakota State University
Jackrabbit Softball
Fall Clinics
Information and Registration
BEGINNING PITCHING
OCTOBER 16 9:30A - 12:00P
AGES 8 - 13; $40
In this session beginning pitchers will learn basic fundamentals of pitching,
including grip, set up, leg drive, arm action, release and follow through. This
is an introduction to pitching and will focus on mechanics and practice drills.
Each pitcher is strongly encouraged to bring their own catcher; if a catcher is
not available an SDSU player will be provided for $25.00 fee. Registration will
begin at 9:30a with instruction beginning at 10:00a.
SPECIFIC OFFENSIVE SKILLS
OCTOBER 16 1:30P - 4:00P
AGES 8 - 18; $40
In this session players will be grouped by age and hitting style. A completely
different instruction set will be used for slappers, power hitters and contact
hitters. This clinic will provide specific instruction for each hitting style
in softball. Registration will begin at 1:30p with skill instruction starting
at 2:00p
Session A - Lefty Slappers - Ages 8 - 13 In this group
our young athletes will learn the proper fundamentals of being a lefty slapper
including swing path, footwork, ball placement and being quick to the base.
Session B - Lefty Slappers - Ages 14- 18 In this group our advanced
athletes will expand on the fundamentals of being a lefty slapper include swing
path, footwork, ball placement and being quick to the base. Specific skills
will including bunting, the soft slap, the power slap and hitting away.
Advanced skills will include reading a defense and pitch selection.
Session C - Hitting Away - Ages 8 - 13 In this group our young athletes
will learn the proper fundamentals of hitting including swing path, lower body
action and contact points.
Session D - Hitting Away - Ages 14 - 18 In this group our advanced
athletes will expand on the fundamentals of being a hitter including hitting
for power, reading situations, hitting to all fields and advancing runners.
DEFENSIVE SKILLS
OCTOBER 17 9:30A - 12:00P
AGES 8 - 18 $40 PER SESSION
In this session the focus will be on infield, outfield and catching skills with
the opportunity to work on two different positions during the morning.
Participants will be split up by age allowing advanced instruction for older
players and basic fundamental instruction for younger players. Skills covered
will include footwork, glove skills, angles, diving and throwing for all
position players. Catching skills will include framing, blocking, throwing and
managing a pitcher. Registration will begin at 9:30a with skill instruction
beginning at 10:00a.
ADVANCED PITCHING
OCTOBER 17 1:30P - 4:00P
AGES 14 - 18; $40
In this session advanced pitchers will go through a collegiate level warm up
followed by individual tweaking of fundamentals while throwing a basic
fastball. From there each additional pitch will be demonstrated and then thrown
by the participants while instructors continue to instruct pitchers
individually. Pitches being taught will include change-up, drop ball, rise
ball, curve ball and screw ball. While it is not mandatory to already have
these pitches in your repertoire, each participant should have a minimum of two
years pitching experience. Each pitcher is strongly encouraged to bring their
own catcher; if a catcher is not available an SDSU player will be provided for
$25.00 fee. Registration will begin at 1:30p with skill instruction starting at
2:00p
Information and Registration
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