Much of the feedback from last year’s Bandits Academy centred around offering more one-on-one and small group instruction for specific skills and positions. We couldn’t agree more. That’s why we’re offering a variety of Player Development Programs designed to help players to reach their individual improvement goals as well as develop a strong knowledge of specific positions. These programs run throughout the year.

Much of the feedback from last year’s Bandits Academy centred around offering more one-on-one and small group instruction for specific skills and positions. We couldn’t agree more. That’s why we’re offering a variety of Player Development Programs designed to help players to reach their individual improvement goals as well as develop a strong knowledge of specific positions. These programs run throughout the year.

• Specialised Hitting Program – Looking to elevate your player’s confidence and skills at the plate? Legendary ABL slugger and former MLB player Donald Lutz runs these twice-weekly sessions focusing on everything hitting – including mechanics, the psychology of hitting, situational hitting, the importance of tee work and a whole lot more. The Specialised Hitting Programs start in April so register now.

• Specialised Pitching Program – Also starting in April, Travis Blackley leads a pitching-specific program for aspiring and established junior hurlers in small group and one-on-one instruction. The sessions cover mechanics, mental approach and off-the-field conditioning and preparation and much more.

• Specialised Infield Fielding Program – Whether your player aspires to be a middle infielder, play the hot corner or hold down first base, this Specialised Infield Fielding Program run by Team Australia shortstop Logan Wade will help take them to the next level. Wade will cover everything from in-game awareness, responsibilities and positioning to advanced instruction for each position and more. These sessions are offered on a small-group basis as well as one-on-one and start in the coming months
  

• Specialised Outfield Fielding Program – Team Australia and Bandits outfielder Andrew Campbell heads up these small group and one-on-one sessions offering specific instruction around outfield play. Topics include situational decision making, positioning, tracking the ball off the bat, arm strength, specific positional responsibilities and more. As a veteran of 11 ABL seasons, Campbell offers insights and instruction on what are arguably the game’s hardest positions to play at the elite level. The Specialised Outfield Fielding Programs start in the coming months.
  

To find out more about dates, times and registration for all Bandits Academy Player Development Programs, click here.

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