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ENHANCE DEFENSIVE SKILLS AND PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE

Footwork • glovework • preparation • reaction

DEFEND

Our values in defensive skill training.

1.

Build a Solid Defensive Foundation

Mastering the basics creates reliable, consistent defensive ballplayers.

2.

Focus on Precise Footwork and Glovework.

Efficient and smooth movements lead to quicker, smarter plays.

3.

Build Arm Strength with Accuracy

Controlled, accurate throws set elite defenders apart.

4.

Anticipate and React with Confidence

Situational awareness keeps you ahead of the competition.

Make a statement with your defense skills.

Become a reliable defender for your team.

With our guidance and coaching, you’ll sharpen your glove work, footwork, and game awareness, so you’re always ready to make the play when it counts. Let us help you master the skills that win games.

Defensive skill development our coaches train:

Foundational Footwork
Pre-Pitch Prep
Glove Independence
Reading the Hops
Transfer & Throws
Situation Awareness

What’s happening at

The Sports Shed.

Hitting Drills Work

A session focused on ballplayers getting meaningful reps, working on fundamentals of the swing. Themes vary per drills session.

Upcoming sessions:

Friday Feb. 14: 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm

Saturday Feb. 15: 5 pm to 6:15 pm

Sunday Feb. 16: 12:45 pm to 2:00 pm

Monday Feb. 17: 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm

$57 per attendee. Limit of 14 attendees

All Ages | | Baseball & Softball

Defensive Drills Work

A session focused on ballplayers getting meaningful reps, working on fundamentals of defensive play. Themes vary per drills session.

Upcoming sessions:

Saturday Feb. 15: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

Sunday Feb. 16: 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm

Monday Feb. 17: 3 pm to 4:15 pm

$57 per attendee. Limit of 14 attendees

All Ages | | Baseball & Softball

Spring Break Events Coming Soon

Check back here for upcoming events.

Planned upcoming sessions:

Recurring hitting classes

Recurring defensive skills classes

Spring break training sessions

We’ll post info by 4/2/25

All Ages | | Baseball & Softball

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Little League Basics

A session focused on helping new ballplayers starting (or fairly new to) little league to gain confidence and learn the game!

Upcoming sessions:

Saturday Feb. 15: 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm

Sunday Feb. 16: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

$17 per attendee. Limit of 18 attendees

All Ages | | Baseball & Softball

Defensive Drills Work

A session focused on ballplayers getting meaningful reps, working on fundamentals of defensive play. Themes vary per drills session.

Upcoming sessions:

Saturday Jan. 25: 2 pm to 3:10 pm

$25 per attendee. Limit of 24 attendees

All Ages | | Baseball & Softball

Hitting Drills Work

A session focused on ballplayers getting meaningful reps, working on fundamentals of the swing. Themes vary per drills session.

Upcoming sessions:

Saturday Jan. 25: 3:30 pm to 4:40 pm

Sunday Jan. 26: 12:30 pm to 1:40 pm

$25 per attendee. Limit of 16 attendees

All Ages | | Baseball & Softball

Catching | Skill Work – Session 1

We’ll cover the basics of stances, receiving, and blocking to help young catchers build a solid foundation and command the game.

Upcoming sessions

Saturday Jan. 25: 4:45 pm to 6 pm

$57 per attendee. Limit of 14 attendees

All Ages | | Baseball & Softball

Catching | Skill Work – Session 2

We’ll do a deep review of the basics of stances, receiving, and blocking – plus work on footwork and mechanics for the transfer to throw.

Upcoming sessions:

Sunday Jan. 26: 2 pm to 3:15 pm

We recommend (but not required) you attend session 1 first.

$57 per attendee. Limit of 14 attendees

All Ages | | Baseball & Softball

Ready to get started?

The Sports Shed is a community-rooted baseball and softball training facility, committed to the development and support of our local athletes and their goals.