SMBA summer Hitting Camp!
Dingers Away!
This four day hit session consists of players who will train with SMBA hitting coaches! Players will use hitting machines, batting cages and one on one instruction. Coaches will break down their swing mechanics, stance and speed! This baseball instructional program is to get better hitting and get better at seeing pitches, increasing your velocity! Players will do skill work in hitting, increasing velocity, balance, swing and agility drills. Players will also work on sliding, base running, turning and speed!
This baseball instructional program is to get better hitting and get better at seeing pitches, increasing your velocity! Players will do skill work in hitting, increasing velocity, balance, swing and agility drills. Players will also work on sliding, base running, turning and speed!
FIND YOUR SWING!
SMBA's four day hitting camps for baseball are designed to focus on improving a player's hitting skills through specialized instruction, drills, and repetition. We breakdown the swing selection, ball placement, angles and bat paths!
We emphasize core techniques, swing mechanics, hitting for power, plate zone identification, using strength building techniques with speed and agility !
SMBA Hitting Camp!
SMBA Hitting Camp!
Players should wear baseball attire, including hats and cleats, sunscreen and water for hydration.
Memorial Park
Santa Monica, Ca 90405
Ages: 8-11 years old
9a-12N
Ages: 12-14
12N-3pm
Hitting Camp Week
SMBA Professional Coaching Staff
Our team at Santa Monica Baseball Academy consists of professionals who have played and coached baseball at high levels. They bring a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the game. Our coaches are dedicated to helping players improve their skills and gain confidence both on and off the field.
Advanced Training Equipment Hitting Machines
At Santa Monica Baseball Academy, we utilize the latest in training technology and equipment to enhance player performance. We use advanced pitching machines, we ensure that our players have access to the best tools available. Experience training that adapts to modern baseball techniques.
SMBA Instruction and Drills
Our hitting camps provide expert instruction on various aspects of hitting, including grip, stance, balance, stride, swing mechanics, and plate zone hitting. Our hitting camp focuses on improving various aspects of hitting through supervised stations and our batting cages.
Individualized Skill Development - Repetition and Practice:
At Santa Monica Baseball Academy, we focus on individualized training that targets each player's unique strengths and areas for improvement. Players will engage in a significant amount of hitting repetitions to refine their techniques and develop muscle memory. We use hitting machines, tee work, soft toss, eye-hand hitting drills as well as the mental approach to the plate!
Skill Development
Our goal is to enhance skills such as hand speed, power speed, agility, and the how to be effective at the plate knowing the situation and the approach. Hitters rotate through a series of supervised stations, including batting cages, each designed to teach a different component of hitting.
Hitting goals
Master approach, pitch recognition, strike zone discipline, situational hitting, and bunting.
SMBA Hitting Coaches
Coach Hoffman
Coach Hoffman
Coach Hoffman
Coach Hoffman was a stand out varsity player out of Fairfax high school, who took his talents to Cal State University Dominguez Hills, played summer league at West Los Angeles College and is a former player for San Francisco State University! He coached our 12U Club Team during the Spring and Summer and now coaches our championsip SMBA
Coach Hoffman was a stand out varsity player out of Fairfax high school, who took his talents to Cal State University Dominguez Hills, played summer league at West Los Angeles College and is a former player for San Francisco State University! He coached our 12U Club Team during the Spring and Summer and now coaches our championsip SMBA 14U Club Team, the Santa Monica Pony Fall Ball 14U team and the SMBA 11U squad!
He is the hitting coach for our 16U and 18U National Pony Teams and the current hitting coach for the Santa Monica Little League Allstars and Select teams.
Coach Justin
Coach Hoffman
Coach Hoffman
Coach Justin played 10 years of professional baseball, making his professional debut in 2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays. Throughout his career, he has been an All-Star at every minor league level. He has also played in the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. He has built a strong reputation in professional baseb
Coach Justin played 10 years of professional baseball, making his professional debut in 2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays. Throughout his career, he has been an All-Star at every minor league level. He has also played in the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. He has built a strong reputation in professional baseball and brings that reputation to SMBA with our camps and clinics!
Hitting Camp Day Breakdown!
How Our Day Breaks Down
9am - Ages: 8-11 years old
Players sign into Camp
Players can sign up for daily or weekly Subway lunch
Warm ups 9:15am-9:30am
Players are greeted by coaching staff by age and level of experience on the field. Players will begin warm ups and strength training for the day
Baseball Hitting Instructional Training 9:30am-10:30am
Players will begin instructions on the fundamentals. Each day we work on specific training. for example: Hitting machine, tee work, base running, swing mechanics, strenght training.....
Camp Break 10:25am
Players Break for a quick snack and hydration
Baseball Hitting Instructional Training 10:40am-12N
Players will continue instructions on hitting fundamentals and techniques. Each day we work on specific training. for example: Live Hitting, base running, hit selection....
Morning Hitting Session Ends -
Afternoon Session Begins 12N
Players sign into Camp 12N - Ages: 12-14 years old
Players are greeted by coaching staff by age and level of experience on the field. Players will begin warm ups for the day
Baseball Hitting Instructional Training 1pm-2pm
Players will begin instructions on the hitting fundamentals. Each day we work on specific training. for example: Hitting machine, tee work, base running, swing mechanics, strenght training.....
Camp Break 2:05pm
Players Break for a quick snack and hydration
Baseball Hitting Instructional Training 2:10pm-2:50pm
Players will continue instructions on hitting fundamentals and techniques. Each day we work on specific training. for example: Live Hitting, base running, hit selection...
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