WINTER 2027 PREP FOR REP BASEBALL PROGRAM

Train Harder. Think Faster. Play Smarter.

Ready to take your baseball game to the next level?

The Baseline Sports Winter Prep for Rep Program is designed for baseball players ages 10–14 who want to improve their skills, develop greater confidence, and prepare for competitive baseball.

Ideal for house league players looking to transition into select or rep baseball, as well as developing select and rep athletes looking to strengthen their fundamentals, this eight-week program bridges the gap between learning baseball skills and applying them in real game situations.

Delivered through the Baseline Development Systems™, each 90-minute session combines professional coaching, progressive skill development, athletic training, baseball IQ, and competitive gameplay.

We don't just teach players how to hit, throw, and field. We teach them how to play baseball.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Ages: 10–14

• Program: Coed

• Duration: Eight 90-minute classes (12 hours of instruction)

• Dates: January 9 – March 6, 2027

• Day: Saturdays

• Time: 4:30–6:00 PM

• No Class: February 13, 2027

• Location: Baseline Sports, Toronto

• Program Fee: $600 CAD + HST

WHAT PLAYERS WILL DEVELOP

Hitting & Offensive Development

• Proper stance, balance, load, and swing mechanics

• Improved bat path and consistent hard contact

• Timing, rhythm, and pitch recognition

• Developing an offensive approach at the plate

• Situational hitting and strike-zone awareness

• Confidence through competitive hitting drills

Fielding & Defensive Development

• Proper defensive footwork and athletic positioning

• Ground-ball fundamentals, forehands, and backhands

• Efficient glove-to-hand transfers and throwing mechanics

• Outfield reads, routes, and crow-hop technique

• Cutoffs, relays, and defensive responsibilities

• Making accurate throws under game pressure

Throwing Fundamentals

• Proper throwing mechanics and arm action

• Improved accuracy, direction, and footwork

• Efficient throwing habits and arm care

• Developing body control and throwing consistency

• Executing throws in game situations

Athletic Development & Baserunning

• Acceleration, agility, coordination, and body control

• Efficient running technique and base turns

• Leads, secondary leads, and baserunning reads

• Recognizing opportunities to advance

• Tagging up and reading balls in play

• Developing quicker reactions and better athletic movement

Baseball IQ & Game Awareness

Good players execute skills. Better players understand the game.

Athletes will develop:

• Situational awareness and pre-pitch preparation

• Understanding force plays, cutoffs, and defensive responsibilities

• Making the correct play with runners on base

• Offensive decision-making and situational hitting

• Anticipation, communication, and teamwork

• Confidence and composure under pressure

• Understanding their responsibilities even when the ball is not hit to them

MORE THAN DRILLS — REAL GAMEPLAY

A major component of Prep for Rep is helping athletes transfer their training into actual game situations.

Each week includes approximately 25–30 minutes of controlled or modified gameplay, giving players opportunities to apply their skills while developing baseball instincts, decision-making, and confidence.

Our coaches emphasize making the right decision, not simply producing the right result.

Players will learn to anticipate situations, understand where the play is, communicate with teammates, and make decisions under pressure.

As the program progresses, instruction becomes more situational and gameplay becomes increasingly competitive.

HOW OUR 90-MINUTE CLASSES WORK

Each session combines:

• Athletic Development: Dynamic movement, coordination, agility, and body control

• Throwing Development: Proper mechanics, accuracy, and efficient movement

• Skill Stations: Hitting, fielding, and baserunning fundamentals

• Baseball IQ: Situational awareness, decision-making, and game strategy

• Competitive Gameplay: Approximately 25–30 minutes of modified baseball and game situations

• Player Feedback: Coaching instruction, encouragement, and individual development

Our progressive curriculum builds on skills from week to week, preparing athletes to become more complete and confident baseball players.

WHO SHOULD REGISTER?

Winter Prep for Rep is ideal for:

• House league players preparing for select or rep tryouts

• Select players looking to improve their skills and confidence

• Developing rep players who need stronger fundamentals

• Athletes who want to improve their baseball IQ and decision-making

• Players looking for structured winter development before the spring season

Players do not need to currently play rep baseball to participate.

Our instructors challenge athletes according to their current abilities while helping them prepare for the next level of competition.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & PROGRESS

Throughout the program, our coaching staff monitors each athlete's development in:

• Hitting and offensive approach

• Throwing mechanics and accuracy

• Defensive fundamentals

• Athleticism and baserunning

• Baseball IQ and decision-making

• Effort, communication, and coachability

Players receive development feedback identifying their strengths, areas for improvement, and recommended next steps.

PREPARE FOR THE NEXT LEVEL

Whether your goal is to make a select team, prepare for rep tryouts, or become a more complete baseball player, Winter Prep for Rep provides the foundation, confidence, and game experience to compete.

Build better habits. Make better decisions. Become a better baseball player.

TRAIN • DEVELOP • COMPETE

BASELINE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS™

REGISTER FOR WINTER PREP FOR REP!

Get a head start on the 2027 baseball season!

Give your athlete the opportunity to develop stronger fundamentals, improve their baseball IQ, and build confidence before stepping onto the field this spring.

Winter Session: January 9 – March 6, 2027

Saturdays | 4:30–6:00 PM | Ages 10–14

Registration Fee: $600 + HST

Ready to take the next step? Select your registration option above and click ADD TO CART to secure your athlete's place in Winter Prep for Rep!

QUESTIONS?

Email joe@baselinesports.ca or call 416-775-1037.

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