Fall Ball 2022 Overview
PINTO Program
Age: 1st/2nd grade - Age 6-8
Cost: $175
Dates: 9/17, 10/8, 10/29
Program Overview: Fall Baseball will be an introduction to MBA baseball taught through 3 group clinics. These clinics will cover all aspects of baseball – hitting, running, defense – but the main focus will be on playing catch - Throwing & Catching a baseball. This is a great introduction to new players who will be joining the league in the spring and a great way for returning players to freshen up their skills. We hope you will join us on the field!
- The clinics will be run by experienced coaches and parent volunteers with a focus on all aspects of the game (throwing, catching, grounding, base running, and situations)
- Players will be divided into groups based on age and experience.
- Parent volunteers will be needed. This would be a great introduction to people interested in coaching in the spring
- Please email Michael Chaffin at pintocommissioner@
moragabaseball.org if you can volunteer (no experience needed) or have any questions
Mustang Program
Age: 3rd/4th - Age 8-10
Cost: $300
Program Overview: Fall Baseball will focus on overall player development comprising 2 practices/clinics each week over the 6 week program. The group will be split into two units (9U and 10U) to focus on the following fundamentals:
- 9U - To ease the transition from coach pitch to kid pitch, these players will be introduced to pitching fundamentals, the catcher position, stealing bases, safety skills while batting, the different mindset of hitting off kid pitching, and other fundamentals to enhance each players skillset and enjoyment of the game.
- 10U - This group will focus on baseball fundamentals to take their game to the next level. Intrasquad games and/or scrimmages against Piedmont and Orinda baseball teams will be included in the program.
The overall goal is for the kids to learn skills, have fun, and be excited to continue into the Mustang Spring Season. For parents interested in helping with Fall Ball and/or Coaching next Spring, please reach out to Paul Beckwith at mustangcommissioner@moragabaseball.org to let your interest be known.
Bronco Program
Age: 5th/6th - Age 11-12
Cost: $350
Program Overview: Fall Baseball will focus on overall player development. Over the 6 week program (2 practices per week), players will spend the first 3 weeks splitting time between offense and defensive focused practices. During the last 2 weeks, players will play 4x4x4 squad games. 4x4x4 squad games are designed for maximum reps, while keeping players engaged in game-like situations and friendly and fun competition. During these games:
- Each group of 12 players will divide into three groups of four players each.
- Group one will play offense.
- Group two will set up in the infield.
- Group three will play in the outfield.
- Coaches will pitch to the players.
- Each team has one inning to hit (three outs or five runs), then they rotate.
Pony Program
Age: 7th-8th - Age 13-14
Cost: $350
Program Overview: Fall Baseball will focus on overall player development. Over the 6 week program (2 practices per week), players will spend the first 3 weeks splitting time between offense and defensive focused practices. During the last 2 weeks, players will play 4x4x4 squad games. 4x4x4 squad games are designed for maximum reps, while keeping players engaged in game-like situations and friendly and fun competition. During these games:
- Each group of 12 players into three groups of four players each.
- Group one will be playing offense.
- Group two will be set up in the infield.
- Group three will be playing in the outfield.
- Coaches pitch to the players.
- Each team has one inning to hit (three outs or five runs) then they rotate.
Maverick tryouts for all Bronco and Pony available players will be held toward the end of Fall Baseball in early November.
We look forward to seeing you all out on the diamond!
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