Young hitters will get their shot at the spotlight this weekend as Practice Time Sports rolls into week two of its fall clinic series.
The September 13–14 sessions focus squarely on hitting — helping baseball and softball players ages 6 to 16 fine-tune their swing mechanics, balance, timing, and plate discipline.
Each 90-minute clinic is capped at 15 participants, giving coaches time to offer one-on-one feedback. It’s a setup owner Chris Harris says can lead to major breakthroughs.
“Hitting is the most visible part of the game, but also one of the hardest to master,” Harris said. “This clinic gives kids the chance to work one-on-one with instructors who can spot small changes that make a huge impact.”
Saturday is all about softball. Baseball takes over Sunday. In both cases, the younger group (ages 6–11) trains from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and older athletes (ages 12–16) go from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Building momentum
The hitting weekend follows a fielding clinic earlier this month and is part of a four-week series. Future sessions will dive into catching and pitching — two specialty areas that can make a big difference on school and travel teams.
Harris emphasizes that the clinics aren’t just about mechanics. A little offseason work, he says, can go a long way toward keeping skills sharp and building confidence before spring.
“Even when kids are playing fall or winter sports, a 90-minute clinic once a week keeps their baseball and softball muscles engaged,” he explained.
Families can sign up for just the hitting weekend for $25 or register for all three remaining clinics for $65. Advance registration is encouraged due to limited space.
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