USSSA Pride Skills Clinic

[Alissa]

The USSSA Pride Professional Softball Team will be hosting a skills clinic in your area. We will be hosting a One Day Skills Clinic that will be run by Professional Softball Players. The Clinic will feature;

Olympian Kelly Kretschman Olympic Silver medalist (2008),Gold Medalist at Pan American Games (2007),World Cup Champion (2007),Olympic Gold Medalist (2004), Olympic Silver medalist (2008), Alternate on 2000 Olympic Gold Medal Team

Pride Player Jessica Williams: 5th Season Pro, 4 Time All Conference, Softball Leadership Award,1st Team All Conference

Kellsey Knapp: Coach at Oberlin College

Stacie Rhoades: Coach at Stony Brook University

Jexx Varner: Coach atAshland University and other college players.

After the clinic there will be an autograph session with the Pros.

Time: 11a - 5p

Location: Greentree SportsPlex: 600 Iron City Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Price: $125.00

Registration: Go to www.usssa.com and click on Camps and Clinics to register.

If you have any questions please call Alissa Smith, Director of USSSA Camps and Clinics at: 386.589.4420

The Clinics will cover:

Fielding and Base Running
This session will focus on proper defensive techniques on the infield and outfield positions. Instruction for all fielders will include throwing, fielding and position responsibilities. Instruction on stance glove work, forehands, backhands and footwork, etc will be covered. This session will also cover techniques and strategies of proper base running. Smart and aggressive base running is a key component to a productive offense.

Offensive
This session will focus on the proper hitting techniques, hitting different pitch locations, off speed pitches and advanced mechanics. You will drill the necessary fundamental, mechanical and explosive movements that are keys to becoming a better hitter.

Pitching
Instruction will be general toward increasing speed and gaining control of the fastball. Instruction on the change-up pitch will also be included along with several different grips and style. This session will also be targeted towards building your pitching repertoire. Several different grips and techniques of throwing different moving pitches will be taught. The purpose and strategy of each pitch will be discussed.

Catching Session
This session will focus on the proper defensive techniques of the catching position. Catchers will receive instruction on stance, blocking balls, throwing to bases, pop-ups, signal calling and knowledge of the strike zone rules. Game defensive strategy will also be discussed.