The Competitive Edge

Welcome to The EDGE Baseball

by admin on Apr.10, 2009, under The Edge -

Welcome to the Competitive Edge - Durham’s Largest and most progressive Baseball & Athlete Development and Training facility. We are conveniently located in Ajax 2 kilometers south of the 401 and Westney road intersection 377 Mackenzie Avenue Units 12, 13 & 14 Ajax, ON (Behind Burger King) 905-619-6600

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Fall Season Pitching Clinics w/Marc Picard

8 weeks for 199.00 + gst

October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 -

7pm to 8pm for ages 9 to 12

8pm to 9pm for ages 13 to 16

6 PLAYER MAXIMUM

Using the correct throwing mechanics and pitching delivery is critical to a pitcher’s ability to throw strikes and stay healthy. The explosion of injuries to young pitchers resulting in arm surgeries in record numbers has been found to be linked to a number of factors including: (1) fatigue, (2) overuse, (3) excessive pitch counts and (4) improper mechanics. Most experts agree that there are several critical components that form the basis of a sound delivery. Coach Picard has been involved in amateur baseball for over 35 years and during that time period has been to countless clinics conducted by noted pitching experts such as Bill Thurston(Amherst College), Tom House(NPA), Ron Woolforth(Pitching Central), Derek Johnson(Vanderbilt), Leo Mazzone, Dr. Mike Marshall and many other professional and collegiate coaches. Using data derived from a number of sources particularly the American Sports Medicine Institute headed by noted orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews these pitching clinics will train the throwing athlete in many facets of pitching including: (1) proper warm up, stretching and cool-down techniques, (2) proper throwing mechanics, (3) the phases of a pitching delivery from beginning to follow thru, (4)throwing grips for the various pitches(off speed will consist of changeups only for young pitchers), (5) holding runners, (6) fielding your position and (7) causes of injury. Pitchers will be videotaped from a variety of angles using a high speed camera in order to enhance their understanding of their delivery. Upon completion of the program each pitcher will be given an analysis of their delivery.

Fall Season Hitting Clinics w/Nigel Wilson

8 weeks for 199.00 + gst

October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 -

6pm to 7pm for ages 9 to 12

7pm to 8pm for ages 13 to 16

• Individualized hitting instruction with Nigel Wilson only
• Maximum of 4 hitters per group
• All hitters in one cage
• Hitters rotate thru in approximately 3-5 minute intervals thru various drills

TOTAL HITTING

WITH NIGEL WILSON

AGES 7-11

8 SESSIONS 199.00+ GST

· A program designed especially for young players

· will use tees, soft toss and machine hitting

· a “hitting station” approach

· multiple hitting stations and drills each reinforcing a particular hitting concept

· several instructors monitoring the players

· will use both a basic approach for the novice hitter and a more advanced approach for the older hitter

· multiple cages and tees so that no hitter is “standing around”

MONDAYS 6-7

BEGINNING MONDAY OCTOBER 5

8 WEEKS

TOTAL HITTING

WITH NIGEL WILSON

AGES 12-16

8 SESSIONS 199.00+GST MONDAYS 7-8 BEGINNING MONDAY OCTOBER 5

· a “station approach” to hitting

· using tees, soft toss and multiple cages

· use of the “Hack Attack” pitching machine for curve ball hitting

· many different hitting drills emphasizing different parts of the swing

· multiple instructors monitoring the players

· minimal “standing around”

The COMPETITIVE EDGE is introducing a new program this year featuring a more comprehensive approach to what is widely considered to be the most difficult task in sports-“hitting a baseball.” Instead of several hitters lining up and taking multiple swings under the eye of a single instructor in one cage the players will move from station to station and perform a different series of drills-each designed to reinforce a particular hitting concept or fundamental. Each station will be limited to a minimal number of players in order to maximize the number of swing repetitions. While it is critical to limit the number of consecutive swings in order to reduce fatigue it is also beneficial to the player’s development to employ a variety of drills when training hitters.

Many hitters are “cage hitters”-able to hit a baseball because the pitch location, type and speed do not vary. Once confronted with an off-speed pitch or a change of location the player suddenly struggles. Using the Hack Attack as well as occasionally facing live pitching will allow the hitter to face a variety of hitting situations which more closely resemble real world conditions.

Finally, players will be videotaped and have the opportunity to sit down with Nigel and observe their swing in slow motion on a large screen. Each player will be given a “report card” detailing their performance indicating areas of strength and weakness.

info@thecompetitive-edge.ca

The Competitive Edge
377 Mackenzie Avenue
Units 12, 13 & 14
Ajax, ON