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2-Year Olds - Mascots (parent/caregiver
participation)
The Mascots curriculum is designed to have the children begin
their baseball experience in a fun environment that also
introduces simple basics of the game.
Objectives:
Simple base running and base recognition.
Hitting; holding the bat properly, focusing on making contact
with the ball off of a tee.
Throwing in an overhand motion.
Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands and not falling down.
Fitness and agility.
Improved hand/eye coordination.
An introduction to social skills such as following simple
instructions and taking turns.
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3-Year Olds - Minors (with parent/caregiver
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:
Simple base running and base recognition.
Hitting, focusing on proper stance and level swing to make
contact with the ball off the tee. Introduction to hitting from
a pitch.
Throwing…point, step, and throw with 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.
Understanding straightforward game situations, such as
throwing a player out.
Fitness and agility.
Advancement of social skills such as following instructions,
taking turns and teamwork.
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4 Year Olds - Majors
The Majors curriculum expands on the skills learned in the 3 year
old program, with slightly more technical instruction and game
situations.
Objectives:
Proper base running and sliding techniques.
Hitting, focusing on proper stance, level swing, and follow
through off the tee. Begin hitting from a pitch by the coach.
Throwing…point, step, and throw with proper motion for
distance and accuracy.
Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of
the ball.
Catching pop flies with two hands.
Learning various offensive and defensive game situations
Fitness and agility
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5-Year Olds - Hall of Famers
The Hall of Famers curriculum is designed to have the
children continue improving their fundamentals skills while
preparing them for their next level of participation, organized
tee-ball.
Objectives:
Base recognition and proper base running techniques.
Five steps of hitting with focus on proper form including full
swing and hip rotation.
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.
Teamwork.
Game situations.
Fitness and agility.
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