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16 www.townofcary.org Sports Baseball Hitting Skills and Techniques (age 11–14) This clinic will focus on the fundamentals of hitting, including proper stance, hitting position, balance, bat path, bat speed, and follow-through. The clinic will involve instructional drills and batting cage practice. Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructor: Town of Cary Baseball Instructors Fees: $27(R) $35(N) (1 class) 97247 Mon Oct 3 6–7:30 p.m. Fielding Skills and Techniques (age 11–14) Participants will learn the proper positioning for fielding ground balls, fly balls, and learn proper arm angles when throwing. The information learned at the clinic will be able to be applied directly to the field. Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructor: Town of Cary Baseball Instructors Fees: $30(R) $39(N) (1 class) 97244 Mon Sep 19 6–7:30 p.m. Catcher's Skills and Techniques (age 11–14) Participants will learn the basic mechanics of catching, along with specific techniques and strategies of playing the position of catcher. Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructor: Town of Cary Baseball Instructors Fees: $30(R) $39(N) (1 class) 97238 Wed Oct 19 6–7:30 p.m. 3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR Class registration begins on Aug 1 for Cary residents and on Aug 15 for non-residents. See page 25 for details. Pitching Skills and Technique (age 11–14) Participants will learn the basic skills of pitching. Mechanics will be taught along with an understanding what it takes mentally to be a pitcher. Drills will be taught that will be able to be used independently on the participants' own time. Proper arm care will also be discussed. No competitive experience is required. Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructor: Town of Cary Baseball Instructors Fees: $20(R) $26(N) (1 class) AGES 11–14 97228 Wed Oct 19 6–7:30 p.m. Advanced Hitting Skills and Techniques (age 14–18) This clinic is designed to teach experienced players and will focus on the fundamentals of hitting, including stance, hitting position, balance, bat path, bat speed, and follow-through. Topics also included are opposite-field hitting and hitting for power. The clinic will involve many instructional drills and batting cage practice. Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructor: Town of Cary Baseball Instructors Fees: $27(R) $35(N) (1 class) 97220 Sun Oct 30 1–2:30 p.m. Advanced Fielding Skills and Techniques (age 14–18) Participants will learn proper fielding techniques and have the opportunity to work on drills to become better infielders and outfielders. This clinic is for participants interested in becoming elite players on the competitive level. Protective equipment is encouraged. Protective equipment is encouraged. Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructors: Town of Cary Baseball Instructors Fees: Fees: $27(R) $35(N) (1 class) 97234 Sun Oct 30 2:30–4 p.m.