Monday, September 2, 2013

How A San Francisco Baseball Academy Can Help A Kid Reach Their Potential

By Gloria Mason


Ever since it was invented way back in the 1800s, baseball has remained as Americas top sport. Kids often times idolize big league players and have dreams of one day being like them. It is true that the odds of being picked up by a professional baseball team is not good, but when someone continues to practice, they will greatly increase their chances. This is why many parents have chosen to place their kids in the San Francisco Baseball Academy.

Classes usually consists of two coaches teaching one student. One of these people will be the master coach, and the other will be the assistant coach. Students should expect the sessions to last either a half hour or an hour. This will depend on what the student's parents signed them up for.

The master coach will draw up an individual plan for each of their students. The whole reason for this plan is to pinpoint how the students skills are going to be improved. It is always advised that parents get involved and work with the coaches. Nobody knows the strengths and weaknesses of a child than their own parents.

Kids of all ages can enjoy the academy. There are classes for preschool, elementary, middle and high school kids. The strategies that are taught will depend on the child's skills, as well as their age. Kids who are from ages three to six will be taught the fundamentals of baseball. They will learn what the bat is for and how to use it. They will learn how to put on a glove and how to catch a ball. All of the basic rules of the game will also be taught.

Children who are in the elementary school age bracket will learn the physical demands of the game. They'll learn things such as how to slide into bases, both head first and feet first. Coaches will also note their best strengths and help them them improve on those strengths.

Middle school aged children will be going through physical changes in their lives and will be paid special attention to. Lots of focus will be on the mind game that the sport is. Besides practicing offense and defense, teamwork will be emphasized on.

By the time high school years come, students have pretty much assigned themselves to a particular position. Besides practicing their hitting, they will also practice their defensive skills at their chosen position. Also, they will fully learn to understand what their most beneficial role on a team is.

There are also batting cage rentals available at the San Francisco Baseball Academy for those who want to improve their hitting skills. Those who are pitchers will also find pleasure knowing that there is a pitching tunnel available to improve their pitching skills. They have everything a person can think of to work on and improve their athletic skills.




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