University of Connecticut main campus, Storrs CT
-University of Connecticut Indoor Batting and Pitching Facility
-Mark R. Shenkman Training Center
When:
• 8:30am-11:30am, Saturday, February 11, 2012; Registration begins at 8:00 am
What to bring:
Sneakers or turfs, baseball pants, glove, bat, long
sleeve undershirt, appropriate
gear.
Who:
• Restricted to high
school teams and coaches only.
• Call 203-499-9193, or email CoachPenders@gmail.com and confirm enrollment
now!
Objective:
The goal of the Jim Penders Team Fundamentals Clinic is to provide high school coaches and players a chance to get quality pre-season work in with the aid of the UConn coaching staff. The Husky Baseball curriculum will be featured in a condensed format. Attendees will actively engage in drills and quality repetitions to best prepare for the high school season. Team and individual skills will be taught.
Offense- Hitting mentality talk, tee drills, front toss drills, small ball execution drills, beneficial batting practice format, and base-running skills
Pitching- Proper throwing lead-ups, proper bullpen work, work without a catcher, flat ground or mound work, arm care drills, and pitching mentality talk
Catching- Intangibles, receiving skills, blocking skills, throwing footwork, force plays, tag plays, bunt defense, pop ups, and handling your pitching staff
Infield Play- pick drill series, proper footwork, double play turns and feeds, pre-pitch setup, and infielder mentality talk
Outfield Play- Pre-pitch setup, footwork drills, throwing footwork (crow hop work, quick release work), communication drills, and understanding what it takes to be a great outfielder
Team Defense- Cuts and relays, bunt defense, proper execution for run downs, and 1st and 3rd defense
Staff:
Connecticut Head Coach Jim Penders, Assistant Coach Jeff Hourigan, Assistant Coach Chris Podeszwa, Assistant Coach Josh MacDonald, and guest
speakers.
• $60 per player
• Registration will be limited to 120 players to ensure quality instruction and observation takes place at the clinic. Please register your team by Monday February 6th
To register, complete the application form below and mail along with payment to: