One of the biggest misconceptions in softball/baseball: More is NOT always better. But if you want to become an elite player, you DO need consistent reps outside of team practice. Here’s a realistic training guide: AGES 6–9 Goal: Fall in love with the game 1–3 days/week 20–45 minutes Focus on: • Fun • Basic mechanics • Hand-eye coordination • Confidence At this age, they do NOT need constant lessons and training. AGES 10–12 Goal: Build athletic habits & body control 3–4 days/week 45–60 minutes Focus on: • Throwing mechanics • Swing consistency • Defensive footwork • Beginning strength/speed work Consistency matters more than intensity. AGES 13–15 Goal: Separate yourself 4–5 days/week outside of scheduled practices 60–90 minutes This is where serious players start separating from average players. Training should include: • Skill work • Strength/speed • Arm care • Mental approach • Recovery You do NOT have to train 4 hours a day. But you DO need intentional work consistently. AGES 16–18 Goal: Prepare for college-level expectations 5–6 days/week 1.5–3 hours depending on season At this level: • Your competition IS training outside practice • Strength and recovery matter • Quality reps matter • Your habits become your ceiling College athletes train even when they don’t feel like it. IMPORTANT: Team practice alone is usually NOT enough to develop elite skills. Why? Because team practice includes: • Standing around • Team concepts • Limited individual reps • Limited personalized feedback The players who improve fastest usually do consistent extra work outside of practice. Not always the most. Just the most consistent.

Program your hitting sessions for MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT. Reps in the cage don’t have to and shouldn’t be boring. Creating muscle memory can be accomplished in a ton of different ways. This format will help you learn how to structure your training for max benefit. The feels and moves and drills you pick should be specific to you and your needs as a hitter. 10 Warmup Feels: this doesn’t include a bat and is really designed to get your hitting muscles warmed up, most of these can be done with your hands across your chest 10 Reps of Warmup Drill X2 : we usually use water bags or PVC for these 10 Reps of a Drill X2 : this is where we finally get the bat in our hands and start swinging off a tee TOTAL: 50 REPS The beautiful thing about getting better is that it doesn’t require a cage rental and a bucket of balls. It can be done in your room before bed, in the living room on a rainy day, or in the garage before school. How far you want to go is always limited to your daily decisions. Upgrade to the Premium Plan for all of our courses and training videos and the VIP Plan to get all of that PLUS one-on-one online coaching. LET’S WORK!

I have to be honest, I am a bit of a glove snob. Having a good glove is one of the most important parts of playing defense. Your glove needs to be an extension of your hand. Your glove will only be as good as you treat it, so take care of your baby! We will post a glove care routine and recommended products as well so be on the lookout for that! Typically in the younger age groups, glove size isn't as important as a glove that is soft enough to catch the ball. As you get older infielders (3B, SS, 2B) usually have 11.5 or 11.75 sized gloves while outfielders have 12.5-13 inch gloves. These are our favorite picks: 10u and younger: Easton Ghost Flex Youth Glove : https://amzn.to/40VBVPR Wilson A440 : https://amzn.to/40VC6dZ 12u Easton Professional Collection : https://amzn.to/4t6xq0S Infield : https://amzn.to/40T5rpm Outfield: https://amzn.to/4d3Q1pF 14u and older Infield : https://amzn.to/4swDDmL Outfield : https://amzn.to/4lPA08V

These are our current favorite bat options! Most bat options are going to be similar across the board, the one you pick usually comes down to feel and personal preference on things like weight distribution, sound off the bat, and colors! We always advise to swing the longest and heaviest bat you can control and swing with authority! If you have any questions feel free to drop a comment below! Ages 6-10 : https://amzn.to/3LMuE0M DeMarini Zenith (-13) https://amzn.to/4qVzWG4 Easton Fastpitch Firefly (-12) Ages 10-12 : https://amzn.to/4aYJQCh 2026 DeMarini Prism (-11) https://amzn.to/4qqLzoM Louisville Slugger Meta Ages 13 and up: https://amzn.to/49qkSuq 2026 Easton Fastpitch Ghost OG https://amzn.to/3YDGIo1 2026 Louisville Slugger Kryo https://amzn.to/49pmF2J 2026 Rawlings Mantra https://amzn.to/3Np5HsL 2026 Easton Fastpitch Ghost Advanced