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2-Year Olds - Mascots (parent/caregiver participation)
The Mascots curriculum is designed to have the children begin their baseball experience in a fun environment that also introduces simple basics of the game.
Objectives:
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Simple base running and base recognition.
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Hitting; holding the bat properly, focusing on making contact with the ball off of a tee.
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Throwing in an overhand motion.
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Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands and not falling down.
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Fitness and agility.
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Improved hand/eye coordination.
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An introduction to social skills such as following simple instructions and taking turns.
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3-Year Olds - Minors (with parent/caregiver participation as needed)
The Minors curriculum is designed to have the children continue their baseball experience in a fun environment that also reinforces the fundamentals of the game.
Objectives:
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Simple base running and base recognition.
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Hitting, focusing on proper stance and level swing to make contact with the ball off the tee. Introduction to hitting from a pitch.
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Throwing…point, step, and throw with proper motion and aim.
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Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball and not falling down.
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Improved hand/eye coordination.
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Understanding straightforward game situations, such as throwing a player out.
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Fitness and agility.
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Advancement of social skills such as following instructions, taking turns and teamwork.
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4 Year Olds - Majors
The Majors curriculum expands on the skills learned in the 3 year old program, with slightly more technical instruction and game situations.
Objectives:
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Proper base running and sliding techniques.
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Hitting, focusing on proper stance, level swing, and follow through off the tee. Begin hitting from a pitch by the coach.
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Throwing…point, step, and throw with proper motion for distance and accuracy.
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Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball.
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Catching pop flies with two hands.
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Learning various offensive and defensive game situations
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Fitness and agility
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5-Year Olds - Hall of Famers
The Hall of Famers curriculum is designed to have the children continue improving their fundamentals skills while preparing them for their next level of participation, organized tee-ball.
Objectives:
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Base recognition and proper base running techniques.
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Five steps of hitting with focus on proper form including full swing and hip rotation.
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Correct throwing mechanics emphasizing accuracy and distance.
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Proper fielding technique, keeping their body in front of the ball.
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Using the baseball glove for fielding of line drives and pop fly catches.
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Teamwork.
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Game situations.
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Fitness and agility.
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Class Descriptions 
