DeFeo Announces 2019 Softball Camps

MACON, Ga. – Mercer head softball coach Stephanie DeFeo has announced the dates and information for the 2019 DeFeo Elite Softball Camps at Sikes Field this summer.

The All Skills Camp will take place June 25 and the Elite Camps are scheduled for July 15 and 16; each starting at 9 a.m. The clinic will consist of four sessions each day, featuring pitching/catching, hitting/slapping, defense and a game simulation.

The camp is for girls' ages eight to 18 and each session costs $65 with price discounts for multiple sessions – four sessions will cost $180 and eight cost $300.

Registration is open now and can be completed online at DeFeoEliteSoftballCamps.com or by mailing in the registration forms to the Mercer Softball office.

Pitching and Catching
During the pitching session, pitchers will focus on proper mechanics, work on movement pitches, increasing velocity, and the mental aspects of pitching. Each pitcher MUST bring their own catcher. The catchers' session will include work on the mechanics of receiving, framing, blocking, transitions (throwing), footwork, and how to set up a batter (pitch calling).

Hitting/Slapping
The hitting and slapping session will focus on all aspects of fundamental mechanics including increasing power, bat speed, proper balance and footwork, and the mental aspects of hitting.

Defense (IF/OF)
The defensive session will work on positional breakdown, proper mechanics and footwork, angles, glove work, throwing, and situational instruction.

Game Simulation Showcase
Showcase your entire game. You will be put on teams to play full game speed. Pitching, Hitting, Defense and Base Running. Spots will be limited.

The Elite Softball Camps at Mercer are open to any and all entrants (limited only by age, number, gender and grade level).

For more information on the Elite Softball Camps at Mercer, please visit DeFeoEliteSoftballCamps.com or contact the Mercer Softball office at (478) 301-2263 or via email at defeo_st@mercer.edu.

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