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NO WEEKLY SKILLS MAY 11TH - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

 

In honor of Mother's Day, we will not have a weekly clinic May 11th! 

Our final Spring Clinic is May 18th!

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SMSBA skills hitting

Welcome to Santa Monica Softball Academy's Weekly skills

SMSBA weekly skills clinic

Our SMSBA Staff

 At Santa Monica Softball Academy we believe that training athletes should be a transformative experience for players!  Our programs  are designed to encourage players to step outside of their comfort zones, challenge themselves, and build confidence! We believe that these softball skills are essential for success on the field. Train. Learn Pitching. SMSBA. 

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Weekly Skills Sessions!

 Our program is founded upon positive instruction using primary fundamental training in fielding foot work,​ proper angles to the ball,​ground balls,​ backhands plus live and situational play.  Pitching Fundamentals, Catching Fundamentals and fielding Fundamentals!


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Marine Park

1406 Marine Ave

Ages: 8-11

9am-10:30am


Ages: 12-14

10:30am-12N




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SMSBA Skills Clinic Coaches!

Coach Ilene

Coah Mariela

Coah Mariela

 A former varsity player, she started her collegiate softball career at Pasadena City College. She then received a Division 1 scholarship to play at Alcorn State University!  Coach Ilene has been coching our skills clinics, camps and our club teams! She has helped numerous players with her hitting techniques!

Coah Mariela

Coah Mariela

Coah Mariela

  Mariela played at Los Angeles Harbor College  and then took her talents to Graceland University in Iowa. Still playing! She now pitches for an all-women’s U-trip team. Mariela has coached all ages and all levels of softball as a private pitching instructor and high school coach for over 8 years.  She is the pitching coach for the SMSBA 10u and 12U Club teams! 

Coach Aileen

Coach Cassandra

Coach Cassandra

 A standout varsity high school player, Coach Aileen is currently playing middle infield at Santa Monica College! She was th 2024 Defensive Player of the Year!

She is one of the coaches for our SMSBA 10U and 12U teams and coaches our camps and clinics!

Coach Cassandra

Coach Cassandra

Coach Cassandra

Coach Cassandra has been coaching our club teams, camps and clinics! She is an excllent hitting coach and Catcher's coach at SMBA!

SMsBA SKILLS TABLE

Beginner

INTERMEDIATE

INTERMEDIATE

Players of all abilities are welcome. Complete fundamental instruction with beginning concepts, terminology, and knowledge of the game.  Our instructional lessons will be the first fundamental steps toward competitive baseball. Players learn the fundamentals of baseball and how to work as a team for a common goal. Players will learn the basics of hitting, base running, fielding. pitching and throwing techniques at this level. A stronger emphasis will be placed on playing by the rules and setting a strong fundamental baseball foundation to ready players for higher level.

INTERMEDIATE

INTERMEDIATE

INTERMEDIATE

  While the player should have basic fundamental skills, the goal of this division is to improve the player's skills and to place less emphasis on the competitive aspects of the game. Strong player development will be in effect at the intermediate level. The instructional design is to reinforce fundamental and introduce advanced concepts of youth baseball in a friendly, yet competitive environment with a strong emphasis on instruction and skill development. The focus is still on fundamentals and building a solid knowledge of the positions; the approach and the physical demands of the game. The Intermediate aspects IMPROVES the player, to build confidence, to  prepare the player for increased competition, teamwork and the necessary skill level that players will develop to progress towards their next division or tryout. Intermediate players will fine-tune their skills and develop teamwork to prepare them for the upcoming season. While many players will have basic skills, the goal of the Intermediate clinics is to improve these skills and more emphasis on getting the most out of the player at this stage of his or her development.  

ADVANCE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCE

 The player at this level has attained solid, strong,  baseball knowledge and skills.  The players at this level have developed into strong, confident  baseball players.  The pitching, fielding hitting is more skilled, player development is more advanced and position players are being taught advance techniques to further their skills. Advance  players should demonstrate at all levels, the advance skills, leadership, and maturity with the ability to  enhance their skills development, their rules knowledge, and situational baseball play in a competitive environment. Pitching, catching, baserunning, fielding or hitting  will not stop with coach intervention for introductory rules teaching. Pitchingm Catching, Baserunning, hitting, and fielding will be more aggressive in nature. Their will be more  specialization and coaches will be moving at a faster pace.  The use of “off-speed” pitches, high velocity at bats should be age appropriate when assessing classes. The Advance clinic  provides increased competition, teamwork and skill level that players have developed over the years,  with a strong emphasis on polishing skills, improving dynamics and/or taking the player to a whole new level or approach to the game. The advance level is demanding and requires players full and immediate concentration at all times!   

SMSBA hitting Camp!

Learn Proper Swing Mechanics!

We break each step down so you get it!

 

SMSBA Tips on Softball Hitting Techniques

  1. Tip 1 - Grip. When gripping the bat, the hitter applies pressure with the fingers, not the palms. ...
  2. Tip 2 - Hand Position. The hands start close to the body about three to four inches in front of the chest and between the shoulders. ...
  3. Tip 3 - Swing Path
  4. Tip 4 - Contact with palm up
  5. Tip 5 - Follow - Through on your swing!

Coming Soon!

SMSBA Hitting Camp!

Work on your swing mechanics, bat speed and power!

SMSBA Hitting Camp can prepare you for the 2025 season and get your swing right!


9a-12N

Ages: 10-14


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