Lil Sluggers Class Descriptions

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: Simple base running and base recognition. Hitting; holding the bat properly, focusing on making contact with the ball off of a tee. Throwing in an overhand motion. Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands and not falling down. Fitness and agility. Improved hand/eye coordination. An introduction to social skills such as following simple instructions and taking turns.

3-Year Olds - Minors (with parent/caregiver participation). 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: Simple base running and base recognition. Hitting, focusing on proper stance and level swing to make contact with the ball off the tee. Introduction to hitting from a pitch. Throwing.point, step, and throw with proper motion and aim. Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball and not falling down. Improved hand/eye coordination. Understanding straightforward game situations, such as throwing a player out. Fitness and agility. Advancement of social skills such as following instructions, taking turns and teamwork.

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: Proper base running and sliding techniques. Hitting, focusing on proper stance, level swing, and follow through off the tee. Begin hitting from a pitch by the coach. Throwing.point, step, and throw with proper motion for distance and accuracy. Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball. Catching pop flies with two hands. Learning various offensive and defensive game situations. Fitness and agility

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: Base recognition and proper base running techniques. Five steps of hitting with focus on proper form including full swing and hip rotation. Correct throwing mechanics emphasizing accuracy and distance. Proper fielding technique, keeping their body in front of the ball. Using the baseball glove for fielding of line drives and pop fly catches. Teamwork. Game situations. Fitness and agility.