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Softball Announces Fall Camp Dates
8/20/2010 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Aug. 20, 2010
HOUSTON - The University of Houston softball coaching staff will host four single-day camps this fall, beginning with pitching camp Sept. 5. Open to girls ages 8-18, the camps are designed to instill the fundamentals of pitching, catching, defense, hitting and slapping.
"We are excited about the fall camps," assistant coach Abbie Sims said. "We feel that the variety and quantity of camps we've developed will allow everyone an opportunity to see how beneficial Cougar softball camps are. We take pride in teaching the game of softball especially to the youth in Houston and the surrounding areas."
Pitching & Catching Camp
This camp was created to engage pitchers in numerous drills to implement correct fundamentals, increase accuracy and speed. Catchers will engage in numerous drills to improve throwing, blocking and framing.
Date: Sept. 5, 2010
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Place: Cougar Softball Stadium
Cost: $85 (Online) | $100 (Walk-Up)
Ages: 8-18
Hitting Camp
Campers will participate in essential hitting drills as well as high intensity hitting drills, the same drills that Division I student-athletes engage in daily.
Date: Sept. 12, 2010
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Place: Cougar Softball Stadium
Cost: $85 (Online) | $100 (Walk-Up)
Ages: 8-18
Slapping Camp
This camp will start players toward an essential softball skill. It is for those interested in learning the breakdown of the art of slapping. Campers will learn and understand fundamentals of slapping which include drop bunting, soft slapping and power slapping.
Date: Sept. 19, 2010
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Place: Cougar Softball Stadium
Cost: $85 (Online) | $100 (Walk-Up)
Ages: 8-18
Defense Camp
Defense camp will work both infielders and outfielders by giving campers a chance to perfect their individual skills as well as learn to communicate with the other positions on the field.
Date: Sept. 26, 2010
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Place: Cougar Softball Stadium
Cost: $85 (Online) | $100 (Walk-Up)
Ages: 8-18
To register for each camp, visit CougarSoftballCamp.com. To conduct the drills, each camp has a 10-player minimum sign-up requirement. Any camp with less than 10 participants will be canceled. at For more information or any questions contact assistant coach Abbie Sims at asims@central.uh.edu or call 713-743-9304.