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“THE ART OF THE DOUBLE PLAY”

 

The country’s most in-depth clinic on middle infield play

 

 

Presented by Second Baseman Steve Lombardozzi of the 1987 World Champion Minnesota Twins, this powerful 3-hour session includes presentations, demonstrations and interactive exercises that provide for a unique and comprehensive learning experience.

 

Steve has a true gift for being able to break down the most complex moves of the middle infielders and impart them in a way that makes them easy to comprehend and apply.  He will share his unique and compelling insights into the intricacies of the double play; you’re assured of learning techniques not taught elsewhere.  

 

Whether you are the parent of a young player wanting to ingrain that perfect muscle memory early, a travel, high school or college player looking to gain an edge over the competition, or a coach at any level seeking new knowledge and drills to help give your players an edge,  this is the clinic for you!

 

Topics include:

. Developing soft hands

. Developing quicker hands and reflexes

. Glove analysis and customization techniques

. 15 plays of a SS and 2B

. Systematic Fielding Practice Regimen

. 2 turns the double play by the SS & 2B

. 4 feeds of a double play from a SS & 2B

. Mental Strategies that insure success in pressure situations

. Aggressive defensive play mindset

. Positioning Techniques – Systematic pitch by pitch calculation that will optimize range through pre-play positioning

. Infield communication system that insures a moving shield of defenders

. Tag positioning and lightning timing

. Deceptive Pick-off Techniques
 

CLINIC FEE, AVAILABILITY & RESERVATIONS

 

Fee: $75-$225 per Player or (Parent & Player). Additional family members - 1/2 of first siblings fee.

 

Availability: See Calendar of Events for times & locations.

 

Reservations: Please e-mail us from Contact Us with the # of participants and the date of the clinic that you would like to attend.  We will respond to make arrangement for payment which will thus confirm your spot in the clinic.

 


“When my shoulder blew out and they moved me to second base I looked for help from the guy that turned the fastest double in the game… Lombo"

  -Rick Burlison, All Star Shortstop - Boston Red Sox

 

“Steve got everything out of his athleticism; I’ve never seen a player work as hard as he did to get to the big leagues.”

  -Jay Bergman, former coach University of Florida


“Steve was a major influence on Roberto. He tried to model his style of play as he was coming up through the minor leagues.”

  -Sandy Alomar, All Star Catcher – Chicago White Sox

 

“Nobody worked harder to perfect his craft then Lombo did.”

  -Bill Beane, Former teammate, General Manager- Oakland Athletics and subject of the popular book Moneyball