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19 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Base Running: Intermediate (age 12–17) Maximize your base running potential! Learn how to get a good jump out of the batter's box; effective running techniques; game situations that call for different approaches to the base; how to position yourself smartly; and how to create hesitation and errors. Location: Mills Park, Softball Field Instructors: Town of Cary Softball Instructors Fees: $30(R), $39(N) 101134 Sat Mar 4 10 a.m.–noon Power & Agility for Sports: Softball Focus (age 12–18) Strength and conditioning training develops reaction time needed to be successful in sports. Discuss and execute proper warmup and cool- down techniques to aid in injury prevention, and get an edge on the competition! Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructor: Town of Cary Strength & Conditioning Fees: $40(R), $52(N) (1 class) 101403 Wed Mar 29 6–7:30 p.m. NEW! NEW! Softball Softball Spring Training Clinic (age 11–17) Our annual kick-off to the spring season! We review basic mechanics and fundamentals of the game—focusing on throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, base running, speed, and agility. Spring training is great for players of all levels as a way to get ready for the upcoming season. Location: Thomas Brooks Park, Fields 5 & 6 Instructor: Town of Cary Softball Instructors Fees: $15 (1 class) AGE 11–14 100942 Sat Mar 18 1–3 p.m. AGE 14–17 100943 Sat Mar 18 3:30–5:30 p.m. Softball Pitching & Catching Clinic: Intermediate (age 11–17) This clinic reinforces proper pitching mechanics and introduces drills to increase pitch speed and power, proper grip, spin and body rotation, and movement pitches. For catchers, this clinic will review solid positioning, framing, blocking and footwork, as well as bunt coverage, diving for balls, throwing from the knee, fast pops, and throw downs. Location: Mills Park, Softball Field Instructor: Town of Cary Softball Instructors Fees: $30(R), $39(N) (1 class) 101128 Sun Mar 5 3:30–5:30 p.m. Bunting & Slapping: Intermediate (age 12–17) "Small ball" is a big part of the game of softball. Focus on bunt techniques, slapping, and defense. Learn talk game situations that call for bunts and slaps and the infield defense to respond. Location: Mills Park, Softball Field Instructors: Town of Cary Softball Instructors Fees: $30 (R) $39 (N) (1 class) 101133 Sat Mar 4 8–10 a.m. NEW!