Everybody Learns In This Environment!
E.L.I.T.E.
Next Pitch Baseball currently offers weekly classes for players of all ages in all aspects of the game, including hitting, throwing, fielding, pitching and even sliding. Sessions typically run 6-8 weeks depending on the class with both weekday and weekend options available. Can't find a class that works for you? Next Pitch offers private and semi-private instruction seven days per week. Learn more about our classes below for baseball and softball players! All classes are an hour-long unless otherwise noted.
"Don't over-coach. Let the players do, move, get reps while providing cues and reminders as you go. They're kids learning a very difficult game: if it's fun, they'll grow!"
Instructional Classes
Fall Session #2: Oct 20th - Dec 22nd
Winter Session #1 Reg. Opens on 10/17
Winter Session #1 Reg. Opens on 10/17
It's not too late to register for Fall Session #2! This is a longer session than normal. Your registration will automatically pro-rate for when you join. We look forward to seeing you in class!
Little Sluggers
(ages 5-7)
The expert in anything was once a beginner.
As coaches, our role is to create an environment where Little Sluggers ask their parents, "Do I GET to go to baseball today?" --- and NOT "Do I HAVE to go to baseball today?" This class provides instruction in hitting, throwing, and fielding without the young players even realizing it. Little Sluggers learn by doing and players will receive reps in all areas of the game with the goal of creating a lifelong love for the game! No college scholarships given out in this class :) Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Saturday at 1pm
October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14, 21
Winter Session #1
Saturday at 1pm
January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8
Winter Session #2
Saturday at 1pm
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
(ages 5-7)
The expert in anything was once a beginner.
As coaches, our role is to create an environment where Little Sluggers ask their parents, "Do I GET to go to baseball today?" --- and NOT "Do I HAVE to go to baseball today?" This class provides instruction in hitting, throwing, and fielding without the young players even realizing it. Little Sluggers learn by doing and players will receive reps in all areas of the game with the goal of creating a lifelong love for the game! No college scholarships given out in this class :) Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Saturday at 1pm
October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14, 21
Winter Session #1
Saturday at 1pm
January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8
Winter Session #2
Saturday at 1pm
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Minors (ages 8-10)
The objective of this class is to provide instruction in all aspects of the game and develop well-rounded players. To excel on the field, you must be able to hit, field, run, throw, and even understand the importance of the mental side of the game. Let's face it, if you can't control your thoughts between your ears then how can you throw the ball to exactly where you want it to go?
Each class, players will work on three of these skills with the goal of improving every week. Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Monday at 4:15pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (8 weeks)
Monday at 5:30pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (8 weeks)
Wednesday at 5:30pm
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 (8weeks)
Saturday at 2:15pm
November 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14, 21 (6 weeks)
*November Start*
Winter Session #1
Saturday at 2:15pm
January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8
Monday at 4:15pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
Monday at 5:30pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
Wednesday at 4:15pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
Wednesday at 5:30pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
Winter Session #2
Saturday at 2:15pm
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Monday at 4:15pm
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Monday at 5:30pm
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Minors (ages 8-10)
The objective of this class is to provide instruction in all aspects of the game and develop well-rounded players. To excel on the field, you must be able to hit, field, run, throw, and even understand the importance of the mental side of the game. Let's face it, if you can't control your thoughts between your ears then how can you throw the ball to exactly where you want it to go?
Each class, players will work on three of these skills with the goal of improving every week. Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Monday at 4:15pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (8 weeks)
Monday at 5:30pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (8 weeks)
Wednesday at 5:30pm
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 (8weeks)
Saturday at 2:15pm
November 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14, 21 (6 weeks)
*November Start*
Winter Session #1
Saturday at 2:15pm
January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8
Monday at 4:15pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
Monday at 5:30pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
Wednesday at 4:15pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
Wednesday at 5:30pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
Winter Session #2
Saturday at 2:15pm
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Monday at 4:15pm
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Monday at 5:30pm
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
"The goal isn't to have a great baseball player at age 12 only to have him hate the game when he's 15...."
Majors (ages 10-12)
Did you know over 70% of youth baseball and softball players quit before the age of 13? Most quit during Majors; the level often associated with ages 10-12. There are many reasons, however, one of the biggest is that at this level you typically hear things like "serious baseball" and "win at all costs." The result? Players are driven away from the game and their passion and enjoyment for the game starts to fade. The focus of this class is to provide players the instruction needed to win the Next Pitch in the field and in the batter's box, as well as continue to grow their love of the game. This class will provide instruction in hitting, throwing, and fielding with an emphasis on developing skills that will translate to the big diamond and develop well-rounded players. Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Monday at 4:15pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (8 weeks)
Monday at 5:30pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (8 weeks)
Wednesday at 4:30pm
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 (8 weeks)
*no class on Wednesday, November 27th*
Wednesday at 5:30pm
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 (8weeks)
*no class on Wednesday, November
Saturday at 3:30pm
October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14, 21 (8 weeks)
Winter Session #1
Saturday at 3:30pm
January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8
Monday at 4:15pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
Wednesday at 4:15pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
Wednesday at 5:30pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
Winter Session #2
Saturday at 4:30pm
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Monday at 4:15pm
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Monday at 5:30pm
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Majors (ages 10-12)
Did you know over 70% of youth baseball and softball players quit before the age of 13? Most quit during Majors; the level often associated with ages 10-12. There are many reasons, however, one of the biggest is that at this level you typically hear things like "serious baseball" and "win at all costs." The result? Players are driven away from the game and their passion and enjoyment for the game starts to fade. The focus of this class is to provide players the instruction needed to win the Next Pitch in the field and in the batter's box, as well as continue to grow their love of the game. This class will provide instruction in hitting, throwing, and fielding with an emphasis on developing skills that will translate to the big diamond and develop well-rounded players. Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Monday at 4:15pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (8 weeks)
Monday at 5:30pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (8 weeks)
Wednesday at 4:30pm
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 (8 weeks)
*no class on Wednesday, November 27th*
Wednesday at 5:30pm
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 (8weeks)
*no class on Wednesday, November
Saturday at 3:30pm
October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14, 21 (8 weeks)
Winter Session #1
Saturday at 3:30pm
January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8
Monday at 4:15pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
Wednesday at 4:15pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
Wednesday at 5:30pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
Winter Session #2
Saturday at 4:30pm
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Monday at 4:15pm
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Monday at 5:30pm
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Hitting & Pitching (ages 9-12)
What skills do kids love most? Hitting and pitching! This class will focus on hitting & pitching every class. Players will divide time on the mound and in the box learning the skills needed for on-field and in-game success.
Each class will focus on both skills with approximately half the time devoted to each skill. Players will be recorded periodically on the mound as a way to see and improve their pitching movements.
Fall Session #2
Monday at 6:30pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16
Wednesday at 6:30pm
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 6, 13, 20
Winter Session #1
Monday at 6:30pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
What skills do kids love most? Hitting and pitching! This class will focus on hitting & pitching every class. Players will divide time on the mound and in the box learning the skills needed for on-field and in-game success.
Each class will focus on both skills with approximately half the time devoted to each skill. Players will be recorded periodically on the mound as a way to see and improve their pitching movements.
Fall Session #2
Monday at 6:30pm
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16
Wednesday at 6:30pm
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 6, 13, 20
Winter Session #1
Monday at 6:30pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
Hack Attack Hitting Class!
(ages 8-12 & 13-18)
This baseball and softball hitting class is designed for hitters looking to make the next jump at the plate. Every week, hitters will go through a six-station circuit designed to improve bat speed, pitch recognition, and swing movements and patterns. This is a 75-minute class for ages 13+ and 60-minutes for 12U.
Fall Session #2
Monday at 7:30pm (ages 13+)
October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 December 4, 11, 18
*75 minutes long*
Wednesday at 7:30pm (ages 13+)
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 6, 13, 20
*75 minutes long*
Friday at 4:15pm: (ages 8-12)
October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20 (8 weeks) *ages 8-12*
*60 minutes*
Friday at 5:15pm: (ages 13-18)
October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20 (8 weeks) *ages 13+*
*75 minutes*
Winter Session #1
Monday at 7:45pm (ages 13+)
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10 (75-minutes)
*Program ends before high school tryouts*
Wednesday at 7:45pm (ages 13+)
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12 (75-minutes)
*Program ends before high school tryouts*
Friday at 4:15pm (8-12)
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
*Want a double-header? Gold Glove Defense is immediately after this class if your child is looking for work in fielding and throwing.*
(ages 8-12 & 13-18)
This baseball and softball hitting class is designed for hitters looking to make the next jump at the plate. Every week, hitters will go through a six-station circuit designed to improve bat speed, pitch recognition, and swing movements and patterns. This is a 75-minute class for ages 13+ and 60-minutes for 12U.
Fall Session #2
Monday at 7:30pm (ages 13+)
October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 December 4, 11, 18
*75 minutes long*
Wednesday at 7:30pm (ages 13+)
October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 6, 13, 20
*75 minutes long*
Friday at 4:15pm: (ages 8-12)
October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20 (8 weeks) *ages 8-12*
*60 minutes*
Friday at 5:15pm: (ages 13-18)
October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20 (8 weeks) *ages 13+*
*75 minutes*
Winter Session #1
Monday at 7:45pm (ages 13+)
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10 (75-minutes)
*Program ends before high school tryouts*
Wednesday at 7:45pm (ages 13+)
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12 (75-minutes)
*Program ends before high school tryouts*
Friday at 4:15pm (8-12)
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
*Want a double-header? Gold Glove Defense is immediately after this class if your child is looking for work in fielding and throwing.*
Gold Glove Defense (ages 8-12)
What is better than defense? Offense may win games but defense wins championships. Lead by Coach Chris, this class is designed to teach both the fundamentals as well as the next level skills required to excel in the field and at all positions.
Winter Session #1
Friday at 5:15pm (8-12)
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
*Want a double-header? Hack Attack Hitting is immediately before this class if your child is looking for work in hitting*
What is better than defense? Offense may win games but defense wins championships. Lead by Coach Chris, this class is designed to teach both the fundamentals as well as the next level skills required to excel in the field and at all positions.
Winter Session #1
Friday at 5:15pm (8-12)
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
*Want a double-header? Hack Attack Hitting is immediately before this class if your child is looking for work in hitting*
Softball Skills with Coach Bri!
A class exclusively for softball players! This program challenges players of all skill levels by providing instruction in all aspects of the game, including, hitting, throwing, fielding, sliding and situational play (no pitching).
Coach Bri will be leading private lessons throughout the fall on Wednesday evenings. Please book a lesson with Coach Bri through your Next Pitch account.
Softball Winter Sessions
Next Pitch is partnering with Natick & Dover-Sherborn Softball, as well as Wayland & Weston Softball to provide pre-season clinics throughout the winter. Please see our registration page for complete details on softball clinics for all ages, including pitching instruction with Coach Bri! Learn More!
A class exclusively for softball players! This program challenges players of all skill levels by providing instruction in all aspects of the game, including, hitting, throwing, fielding, sliding and situational play (no pitching).
Coach Bri will be leading private lessons throughout the fall on Wednesday evenings. Please book a lesson with Coach Bri through your Next Pitch account.
Softball Winter Sessions
Next Pitch is partnering with Natick & Dover-Sherborn Softball, as well as Wayland & Weston Softball to provide pre-season clinics throughout the winter. Please see our registration page for complete details on softball clinics for all ages, including pitching instruction with Coach Bri! Learn More!
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