Starting November 7, NSELL will hold a series of clinics for 9u-10u (AA-AAA), 11u-12u (AAA-Majors), and 13u-15u (Big Diamond) pitchers and catchers!
The clinic will provide pitchers an introduction to:
(1) Basic pitching delivery mechanics from the stretch,
(2) Individual biomechanical analysis for efficient throwing delivery,
(3) Sequencing the legs, hips, and trunk in the throwing delivery,
(4) Throwing fastballs with backspin
(5) Throwing change-ups
The clinic will provide catchers the opportunity to work on:
(1) Receiving pitches throws by live pitchers and by pitching machine,
(2) Body posture and position behind home plate
(3) Framing and glovework, and
(4) Blocking and keeping the ball in front.
The clinic series will kickoff with a mechanical throwing assessment using DVS Baseball technology for each player by Justin Orenduff (LA Dodgers 2004 first round pick) on the evening of Friday November 7, and a foundational instructional throwers clinic lead by Justin on the afternoon Saturday November 8.
Following this introductory weekend, NSELL coaches, assisting professional instructors, and college catchers will lead programming. Programming includes 50-minute sessions at Extra Innings on the Sunday afternoons of November 16, December 7, and December 14 between 3pm and 6pm.
Clinic registration is open to NSELL players and athletes in nearby communities.
Total cost per player is $200.00
These clinics are organized and administered by Dan Bogard, long-time NSELL volunteer, and practitioner of Positive Coaching Alliance principles.