Hitting Camps

 The fundamentals of hitting are essential for a players development at the little league level and should be taught in a way that allows them to create a sound foundation.  Learning bad habits at this age can result in real challenges for them and their coaches when they get older. At WCTBC our primary goal is to teach proper fudamentals and mechanics to our hitters.  Hitting is the art of mastering a series of component steps that lead to making contact with the ball. These steps should be kept as simple as possible to reduce the opportunity for error.  Three age groups (8-10,11-13 & 14-17), limited to no more than 4 hitters per coach in 8-10, 6 hitters per coach in 11-13 and 8 hitters per coach in 14-17.  

ESSENTIALS PHASE (6U - 8U)

The essentials development level aims to introduce the basic techniques of hitting , throwing mechanics, fielding fundamentals and aggressive base running.   We maintains a fun atmosphere where each child can develop a love for the game in a positive encouraging environment.
 

INTEGAL PHASE (9U - 12U)

This phases purpose is to develop a superior understanding of the defensive game through the application of advanced high repetition, technique driven drills and coordination/agility training.  These exercises will encourage our players to move aggressively and quickly yet under control in all phases of the game so they are in better control of every condition on the field. In this phase, hitting is beginning to taugh on a more agressive level. Skills such as pitch recognition, situational hitting and  ball placement is being taught.  
 

ADVANCED PHASE (13U - 15U)

This  phase aims to introduce the concepts of adjusting to a regulation sized field, while utilizing a heavy concentration of fundamental training from the previous development phase.  Players will have built the proper strength and technique so that the physical jump will be seamless. Defensive drills taugh and utilized in this phase allows the player to display  more athletic ability and  exhibit greater critical thinking. Offensively, our goals are more focused on creating a greater degree of consistency and developing power at the plate, understanding how to work a pitch count and recognizing trends and pitching habits. We also place more emphasis on running skills. Understanding how to successfully run bases, how to stretch the base path and recognizing opportunities and situations to advance on the bases. 

PREMIER PHASE (16U - 18U)

 This phase is EXCLUSIVE to  our top teir, elite players. It was created to help nurture and  master the tactical aspects of the game.  While there are never guarantees that a youth sport program will gain your child any interest from colleges and professional teams, our training is among the best for players to reach their full potential and follow their dreams. Whether these dreams are to play collegiately or professionally, we train and ingrain the thurst and love for the game from a mental approach that prepares the player for whatever lies ahead.  Most importantly, this final developmental phase will cement the lifelong love and respect for the game that the previous phases help to create.