Iowa Softball to Hold Winter Clinics

Dec. 6, 2010

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Looking to take your game to the next level? Attend the Iowa softball program’s 2011 Winter Clinics on Jan. 15-17.

The Hawkeye softball clinics will be broken down into six separate sessions – Pitching 1, Pitching 2, Hitting 1, Hitting 2, Defensive Skills and Little Hawks. Each of the clinics will be held at the Iowa Bubble, which is locaetd on Evashevki Drive on the University of Iowa campus.

Below is a breakdown of each of the clinics:

Pitching 1 (grades 4-12) – Saturday, Jan. 15 – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Players will learn to perfect pitches including: fastball and change-up. Players will also gain hands-on instruction about the purpose and strategy of each pitch from current softball coaches and pitchers. Participants must provide their own catchers!

Pitching 2 (grades 6-12) – Saturday, Jan. 15 – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Players will learn different grips used to perfect pitches including: drop, rise and curve. Players will also gain hands-on-instruction about the purpose and strategy of each pitch from current softball coaches and players. Participants must provide their own catchers!

Hitting 1 (grades 4-7) – Sunday, Jan. 16 – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Participants will learn the proper fundamentals and techniques used to increase both power and average. In addition to hitting, Iowa coaches and players will also teach various bunts, including sacrifice, drag and suicide.

Hitting 2 (grades 8-12) – Monday, Jan. 17 – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Participants will learn the proper fundamentals and techniques used to increase both power and average. In addition to hitting, Iowa coaches and players will also teach various bunts, including sacrifice, drag and suicide.

Defensive Skills (grades 4-12) – Sunday, Jan. 16 – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a clinic designed to cover mechanics, skills and dozens of drills to help improve play in the field. The campers will be divided based on grade and ability as well as infield and outfield so that everyone will get the most out of the clinic. There will be no pitching instruction during this clinic.

Little Hawks (grades K-3) – Monday, Jan. 17 – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This is a clinic for youngsters learning the basic fundamentals of softball. We will go over both offensive and defensive skills and build excitement for the game!

Click HERE for the complete PDF of the registration form. Sign up today to guarantee your spot, as numbers are limited.