Burns Baseball Academy

Thanks to everyone that came out to our summer camps. It’s great to work with some new and familiar faces. The kids had tons of reps especially during this second camp. We focused a lot on balance, bat path, being on time, hunting good pitches, release points and approach.
I always have a great group of kids which makes it so much fun.
Best of luck to those playing in provincials over the next few weeks, finish strong….

Keep an eye out for our fall/winter programs.

Topic of the day release points and arm angles…

Kids are never too young to be studying pitchers when they’re either warming up on the bump or in the bullpen. Pay attention during warm ups, when you’re not in the game and while in the on deck circle. Become a student of the game.

Players need to take note of the pitchers that are “over the top” and those that are 3/4 slots. The “over the top” guys ball tends to stay straight while the 3/4 guys ball will run and tends to move more.
Once a release point has been recognized, hitters should look to split the plate in two when hunting pitches……

Lots of swings today for the kids as we look to close out our last summer camp tomorrow.

As expected the field is too wet for today

We will go tomorrow 10:00-12:00

See everyone tomorrow

With the heavy rains last evening the field may be too wet for today. I will check it out this morning and post on here before 9:00 if we’re going to have a session today.

Great start with our 2nd summer camp

I truly can’t stress enough the importance of trying to help young players think about using the entire field when hitting. If it’s not fixed early it will eventually catch up to them. Don’t be afraid to let the ball travel, stay on plane,be on time and drive it up the middle or away…..

See everyone tomorrow

The weather looks great for camp starting tomorrow
10:00-12:00 at the Willie Jardine field

See everyone tomorrow

Reminder for those interested in attending camp Aug 12-16 please register by Aug 6

Thanks

Camp starts Aug 12-16

Please register by the end of this week Aug 2 by etransfer to [email protected]

Numbers are looking good for Camp 2

SUMMER CAMP #2

We will be hosting another full camp from August 12-16

10:00-12:00 at the Willie Jardine Field

Boys and girls age 8-15

Perfect time to get some extra work in before provincials or end of the year jamborees

$125 please register/etransfer to [email protected]

Day 5 that’s a wrap on camp

Discussion of the day. Should a hitter finish with one hand or two hands on their follow through. Does it matter???? Yeah it definitely does for some hitters. If you find yourself rolling over on pitches and hitting weak ground balls then finishing with one hand could help.
However if you’re constantly hitting weak fly balls or pop ups to the opposite field than finishing with both hands can certainly help with this.
As a player I actually used both methods. Finishing with one hand is great provided that both hands are on the bat through contact and your top hand finishes high on the follow through.

Get on the tee, get in the cage, get your work in. Figure out what works best for you….

We’re looking at a second camp in a few weeks. Details to follow soon.

Great job to all those that attended this week. The progress that was made through 10 hours of instruction was impressive. Hope to see everyone back out in a few weeks
Good luck with your games this weekend

This has been an awesome week which has gone by super fast

Tomorrow is our last day which we’ll wrap up earlier by 11:15

It’s been great to see some new faces out with some of our regular camp attendees

See everyone tomorrow at the Willie Jardine field

Balance and bat path was the message today at Day 3 of camp

Getting that front foot down to ensure the hitter is balanced and on time while keeping the bat on the same plain as the pitch until contact and through is essential

It’s been great week so far

Looking forward to day 4 tomorrow

The kids are doing great

Camp Day 3

We’re back at the Willie Jardine field this morning
We’ll be at the Willie the rest of the week unless it rains tomorrow then we will go indoors.

See everyone this am

Middle/ Away
Middle/Away

That was the message today on Day 2 at camp

Having the mindset of letting the ball travel and Staying to the big part of the field is key

Parents please don’t pressure your kids to “pull the ball”
Allow them to hunt good pitches and do damage middle/away 😀

See everyone tomorrow

Awesome first day at camp, it was great to get out with the kids

Day 2 will be at the Willie Jardine field

See everyone at 10:00

Please bring lots of water as it will be warm again

Camp starts tomorrow

Please make sure your child brings enough water. It’s going to be hot the next few days

Looking forward to getting out with the group

See everyone tomorrow

10:00-12:00 at Memorial

The weather for next weeks camp looks awesome

Still a few spots left for those that are interested

Monday-Friday 10:00-12:00 at Memorial field

CAMP starts next Monday and runs to Friday10:00-12:00 at memorial field

Great opportunity to get some extra work
In

Still a few spots left for those interested

We’re closing in on the registration cut off (July 6) for our Summer Camp which runs July 15-19..

Etransfer can be sent to [email protected]

In season extra work can make a huge difference

Registration is open for our Summer camp 2024

July 15-19 10:00-12:00

Registration can be sent to [email protected]

SUMMER CAMP 2024

Hey folks
Sorry for the delay as I’ve been bouncing around some dates but we have finally decided that Our summer camp will run July 15-19 10:00-12:00 at Memorial field in Newcastle

Camp will be open to all youth (boys and girls) ages 8-15 playing baseball and softball

Registration is $125 and will close July 5
The camp will be capped at 20 players so do not delay.

Etransfer [email protected] to reserve your spot

Looking forward to a great week spent with the kids 😀

Hey folks
Sorry for the inconvenience but we will have to reschedule our session today (April 28)

We will look to go sometime next weekend

Enjoy the day

Reminder of our session this Sunday April 28 12:15-1:45

The fields are opened up, season will get an early start😀😀😀😀

Reminder of our next session tomorrow April 20 12:15-1:45 at the Youth centre

The snow is gone, the fields are drying up, which means an early start to the season

See everyone tomorrow

Reminder folks that there is NO session today

We’ll see everyone next Saturday at 12:15-1:45

Hey folks

We have to cancel tomorrow as I will be in Halifax

Our next two sessions will be April 20 and 28(Sunday) 12:15-1:45

Another excellent session today

The swings are looking better

Remember our nonnegotiables when it comes to fielding
1) prep step
2) check points in line
3) follow your throw

See everyone next week ⚾️

Reminder of our session on Sunday. I told the group Last week It was Saturday but we have to go Sunday this week instead as the gym Is in use tomorrow. I do plan on adding an extra session or two for those that have missed..

We will go 12:15-1:45 at the Youth Centre

Lot’s to get done before the season opens up

See everyone Sunday

Another excellent session with a big group. We really focused on being short and quick to the baseball as well as on balance today during our tee work.

We’re back out again next Saturday

Reminder of our session today 12:00-1;30 at the youth centre

I will pop the green door to the gym around 11:45

Hope to see a big group out