June 29- July 3    Ages 10-17     9:00AM-12:00PM

Program Description

Camp Director
Gary Hoyt

Coach Hoyt is the varsity softball coach at Lyman Memorial High School. In the three years he has been there, the team has posted records of 9-12 in 2005 and 19-2 in 2006 and 19-7 in 2007 for an overall record of 47-21. The 2005 team made the school’s first appearance in the CIAC state tournament in 4 years. The 2006 season saw the team win both the Charter Oak Conference regular season and playoff championships. These championships were the first softball championships in the history of the school.  In 2007 the team began play in the Eastern Ct Conference, small school division.  The tougher competition the team encountered in their new league served them well as they won the CIAC Class S State Championship by defeating two-time state champion Coginchaug 3-2 in a 10-inning championship game.  Hoyt was honored following the 2007 season by being named the high school softball Coach of the Year by both the Norwich Bulletin and the New London Day.

Camp Objective: To provide training in the fundamentals of the game of softball in a manner that is safe, enjoyable and entertaining.

Instruction, contests and friendly competition will be a part of every day of camp. Simulated and actual games will also be held. The focus will be on teaching the proper fundamentals and having fun doing so. The camp will be held rain or shine as the Lyman gymnasium will be utilized in inclement weather.

Please bring the following to camp:
Glove
Cleats
Sneakers
Water or other drink
Sunscreen
Bat (if you have your own)

Each day of the camp will be highly organized and structured. Below is an outline of Day One of the 2009 camp.

LEBANON REC SOFTBALL CLINIC 2009
JUNE 29, DAY 1

9:00-9:10 Introductions

9:10-9:30 Stretching (Plyometrics and static)
      butt kicks
              Frankensteins
              grapevines
              high knees
              lunges
              mountain climbers
              running backwards
              skipping

9:30-10:00 Throwing and Catching
              throwing progression
              - wrist snaps*
              -elbow snaps*
              -seated
              -feet in cement
              -step throughs
              quick feet
              * (from one knee)

10:00-10:20 Hula Hoop Contest (throw balls into hoops hung on fence)
10:20-10:25 Water Break
10:25-10:40 Pick Ups (as intro to fielding ground balls)
10:40-10:45 Discuss proper form for fielding ground balls
10:45-10:55 Soft Hands
10:55-11:10 Double Fungo
11:10-11:25 Players in INF positions with throws to 1B
11:25-11:40 Stumpy Contest
11:40-12:00 Shin Drill or relay throw drill or home to first while fielder throws drill
(see which is more appropriate based on players skill level)

Please note that the 2009 camp is being held from 9 – 12:00 June 29 – July 3