Advanced Infield and Fielding
The Batter’s Box, CT’s most successful training center is now offering INFIELD/FIELDING LESSONS. Players will gain confidence by building a foundation of athletic skills, knowledge and discipline that will allow them to move, think, train and perform like elite athletes. Lessons will focus on the main skills and tools that an elite infielder needs to exceed at each level. Each player will be taught general and specific skills and drills for their individual positions. Along with instruction of specific skills necessary for the game, there will also be a focus on balance, aggressiveness and increasing the athlete’s range. Athletes will be instructed on skills/drills/tips that were learned throughout High School, College and Professional baseball career.
All athletes will receive additional instruction in the areas of post workout recovery, hydration and nutrition.
Group rates vary by size and number of sessions purchased.
All athletes/parents must sign a waiver/liability release form prior to the start of any training.
8 Week Program
Ages 9 to 18
January through March
Beginning January 8, 2011
Infield Skills
Glove Skills
• Soft hands
• Forehand
• Backhand
• Quick transfer
• Double plays
Footwork
• Quick feet
• Correct footwork
• Reaction time
• First step to the ball
Balance
• Balanced position
• Center of gravity
Instructor Bio - Roberto Mena
Mena graduated from The University of Tampa with a degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Adult Fitness. While attending UT, Mena played shortstop for the back-to-back D2 National Champions. He also held strength and conditioning internship, assisting in maximizing athletic performance and minimizing injuries during the season. He is also a former infield and strength and conditioning coach at the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School. Mena also has his own strength and conditioning/speed and agility program in Puerto Rico for potential MLB prospects. His experience includes playing baseball at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. His experience also includes 5 years and more of strength and conditioning coaching and infield coaching at the high school, collegiate and professional level as well.
Age Brackets/Times
The Advanced Infield and Fielding Class meets for 1 1/2 hour session each week. Each class time listed below is a separate class. The following are the days and times that classes are offered for each age group.
2011 Schedule
| 9-13 Year Olds |
High School (14U-18U) |
| Saturdays 11:00-12:30 PM |
Saturdays 9:30-11:00 AM
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Fridays 7:30-9:00 PM |
Sundays 8:00-9:30 AM
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Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 PM |
| Saturdays |
Sundays |
Tuesdays |
Fridays |
| January 8 |
January 9 |
January 11 |
January 14 |
| January 15 |
January 16 |
January 18 |
January 21 |
| January 22 |
January 23 |
January 25 |
January 28 |
| January 29 |
January 30 |
February 1 |
February 4 |
| February 5 |
February 6 |
February 8 |
February 11 |
| February 12 |
February 13 |
February 15 |
February 18 |
| February 19 |
February 20 |
February 22 |
February 25 |
| February 26 |
February 27 |
March 1 |
March 4 |
PROGRAM COST
All 8 Sessions $295.00
Individual Session $75.00
Group of 4 $35.00 per player
Groups can be set up by the facility on a talent/age basis
Advanced Classes will be set up beginning January 3rd
More Information
Please call (203) 248-2398 for a list of our classes and prices and ask for our brochures.
