[Alsfastball] SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School 05/06

[Al Doran]

From: "Mal Swift" <malswift at rogers.com>
To: "Al Doran" <fastball at pmihrm.com>
Subject: SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School 05/06
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 21:36:53 -0500



Oshawa, On

On Wednesday October 26, 2005 the SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School, in 
its third year of operation, will again open it's doors to all prospective 
female and male  pitchers and catchers of all ages who have a desire to 
learn and further refine themselves at these defensive positions.

Pitchers will receive instruction from Head Instructor Mal Swift, with 48 
years of fastball experience. I will be assisted by my  two pitching sons 
Jason, a lefty, with 29 years of pitching experience and Ryan, who has 
pitched  for 23 years. Both junior Swifts pitched in the Oshawa City and 
District Fastball League  for 2005,which consisted of 17 teams.

Toronto Champion Indians of the OCDFL picked up Ryan to compliment their 
pitching staff and play second base as they won the Ontario Challenge Cup 
in Hillsburg, On. and won a birth in the 2006 International Softball 
Congress II, Tournament of Champions in Kitchener, On. in August. Ryan was 
named MVP in the final game as he hit a double and a two run homer to help 
win the championship game.

Catchers will be instructed by Matthew Swift, my middle son, who has 26 
years of playing experience. This summer Matthew caught for his brothers 
with the Durham Eagles Intermediate Men's team.

Pitchers will learn proper position, ball grip, arm action, hip 
thrust/rotation, follow through and fielding position. Pitches taught will 
be peel drop, peel change drop, twist drop, twist change drop, curve, 
change curve, and knuckle ball to appropriate ages. Pitchers will also be 
tested on accuracy and speed, plus many drills will be implemented.

Pitchers must provide their own catchers. Only catchers taking instruction 
will pay the catcher fee.

Catchers will learn ready position, relaxed position, catching above and 
below waist, catchers stance, bat clearance, catching ball, grip and step, 
the throw, follow through, blocking balls, making a play at the plate 
(receiving throw / making tag ) and catching a foul ball. Many catching 
drills  will  also be added to this section of the School.

The School will be at Durham College's gym on Wednesday night for one hour, 
either from 7 to 8 pm  or 8 - 9 pm ( new times this year )according to age 
group. The gym is at the north west corner of Durham College's campus at 
the Athletic Centre.

Registration will be on a first come, first come basis. The cost of the 20 
nights will be $300.00 / player, paid before or on October 26,2005 
the  first night, if there is room. These fees also cover insurance. Please 
register early.

To register contact:

Mal Swift
600 Stewart Street
Whitby, On L1N 3V4

905-668-1156 or <mailto:malswift at rogers.com>malswift at rogers.com

Where:

Durham College gym (2000 Simcoe Street North of Taunton Road )

When:

Wednesdays
Mite/Squirt/Novice  - 7:00 -  8:00  pm  ( or first come, first serve 
)
Bantam/Midget/Other  - 8:00 - 9:00 pm ( or first come, first serve )

Oct. 26/05
Nov. 9,16,23,30
Dec. 21
Jan. 4,11,18,25/06
Feb. 1,8( 8 - 10 time slot that night only ),15,22
Mar.  1,8,15,22,29
Apr.   5

Cost:   $300.00 / player payable to "Mal Swift ".


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