AGE GROUP:
5 & 6 years old
PARK LOCATION(s):
Rotation of Stoneybrook P.S., St. Kateri C.S. and Montcalm S.S.
FREQUENCY:
1-2 nights per week, Tuesday and/or Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm, June-July (Start date TBD)
DESCRIPTION:
This program will introduce children to the basics of baseball. 6U teaches all 5 basic fundamentals of baseball- hitting, throwing, catching, running and fielding in a FUN, fast-paced action environment. This program will further introduce the fundamentals of baseball to the children. Children will begin to develop agility, coordination and balance. Rules will be introduced as kids begin playing in games weekly.
Parent participation is strongly recommended.
Typically, the program starts in June and concludes the last Thursday in July.
SKILLS:
Throwing: Able to throw 6/10 balls to a partner/target from 10 feet
Receiving: Able to field 6/10 ground balls from 15 feet
Hitting: Able to hit 6/10 fair balls off a tee
Base running: Able to hit off a tee and run through 1st base
EQUIPMENT:
Gloves are required.
Batting helmets are required.
Athletic supports are required.
Uniform (hat, jersey) is provided.
NLBA provides Catcher's gear.