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.

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.

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

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.