Nov. 27, 2006

University of Dayton head softball coach Jodi Eickemeyer has announced three Christmas softball camps to take place in December. The camps will include personal instruction from Eickemeyer (1998 and 2000 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year) and current collegiate softball players. The camps include lessons in the fundamentals of hitting, pitching, infield defense, outfield defense, and catching.

Camp 1: "Grass" Defense and Offense Camp (Saturday, December 16, 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.). This camp is designed for the player that plays on the grass (outfielders). The "Grass"/defense and offense camp is designed for softball players of all ages and levels. We will cover catching fly balls, groundballs, diving, throwing, blocking, backing up, relays, cut-offs, and communication. We will also cover the step-by-step process of hitting and will incorporate many hitting stations. We will video tape each hitter and compare to right view pro.

Camp 2: "Dirt" Defense and Offense Camp (Sunday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m.). This camp is designed for the player that plays on the dirt (Pitchers, middle infielders, and corners) The "Dirt" Infield defense and offense camp is designed for softball players of all ages and levels. We will work on basic fundamentals of the infield along with the athletes hitting technique. Step-by-step process of hitting and bunting will be incorporated into many hitting stations. We will video tape each hitter and compare to right view pro.

Camp 3: Pitching Camp(Thursday, December 28, 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.).This is going to be a beginning/ advanced pitching camp that is designed to teach the fundamentals of pitching through demonstration, drills, and personal instruction. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals and establishing control and speed. The advanced kids will be separated and will work on the change-up, rise-ball, drop ball, and curve. You do not need to bring your own catcher, but if you would like to, you are more than welcome.