University of North Carolina Athletics
UNC Softball To Conduct February Clinics
January 7, 2000 | Softball
Jan. 7, 2000
The Carolina softball program will sponsor clinics on Feb. 5 and 6. For additional information or to receive a registration form, contact Beverly Smith at (919) 962-5224. All applications for the clinics must be received by Jan. 24, 2000. Enrollment is limited!
Hitting and Defensive Skills
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000
Fees per player: $30 for hitting session, 9 a.m. to noon
$30 for defense and baserunning session, 1 to 4 p.m.
Sessions are open to grades 6-12. Players will be separated by grade level.
UNC coach Donna Papa and assistant coach Patti Raduenz will direct the clinic with assistance from the Carolina softball players and staff. The morning session will focus on hitting instruction and hands-on drills for all skill levels. The afternoon session will emphasize development of proper fielding techniques, as well as improvement of position play and baserunning skills.
The Battery
Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000
Fees per player: $50 per pitcher or catcher, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$100 for all sessions of the weekend
Learn the mechanics of pitching and catching from UNC pitching coach Beverly Smith and the Tar Heel pitching and catching staff. The clinic will feature two two-hour sessions, each with different instructional content. Bring your high school or summer ball battery!
From 9 to 11 a.m.: Pitchers will review fundamentals and mechanics of the windmill pitch, drills to increase speed, and trouble-shooting techniques. Catchers will review fundamentals of receiving throws, blocking, throwing to bases and bunt coverage.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: This session will focus on the pitcher/catcher relationship. Pitchers and catchers will throw together, emphasizing wild pitch coverage, setting up a batter, framing, giving signals, pitchouts and pickoffs, and much more.
Additional information:
o Players are encouraged to bring their own bats and gloves.
o Lunch will not be provided. Players are encouraged to back their own lunches.
o Players must bring indoor and outdoor shoes
o Registration will be held at Woollen Gym, on the UNC campus. Directions will be sent with your confirmation leter.
o Coaches will be admitted free of charge and are encouraged to attend.
