Baseball lessons with
Whitney Grey
From$70.87 per lesson
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Baseball lessons with
Whitney Grey
From$70.87 per lesson
•80
Happy Student ScoreFair
This coach is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
80
Happy Student ScoreFair
This coach is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
About your baseball coach
With over 7 years of coaching experience and a lifelong passion for the game, I’m proud to offer private baseball lessons focused on sharpening fielding mechanics, improving catching skills, and developing a confident, powerful swing. I currently coach multiple youth teams across elementary, junior high, and high school levels—and I understand how to meet players where they’re at to help them grow both on and off the field. My coaching style is rooted in discipline, confidence, and fun. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to level up their game, I tailor each session to the athlete’s needs and goals.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Phoenix, Arizona
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Years Playing: 30 years
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Given: 6 lessons
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Reputation
80
Happy Student ScoreFair
Reliability
Sometimes unreliable ⚠️ May miss or reschedule lessons more often, so flexibility is important.
Average rating
5.0
5 ratings•5 reviews
Robbin
Coach whit always takes the time to explain the game of baseball on a personal level
Kane
Coach whit was awesome helped me with my mental approach to the plate
George
Coach whit always knows what to say when I get down
Casey
Coach whit makes practice fun
Levi
Coach always shows up on time
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson🟢 Warm-Up (10–15 minutes)
Goals: Loosen up, assess coordination, introduce key mechanics
• Light jog (2–3 mins), high knees, skips, lateral shuffles
• Arm circles and stretches
• Throwing progression:
• Wrist flicks (short distance)
• One-knee throws (focus on elbow above shoulder)
• Standing catch (emphasize target and follow-through)
Coach’s Focus:
• Observe throwing mechanics
• Check grip, posture, and communication
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🧤 Fielding Fundamentals (15–20 minutes)
Beginner Focus:
• Explain & demonstrate athletic stance
• Glove positioning and 2-hand “alligator” technique
• Rolling grounders directly, then side-to-side
• Cone footwork drill: step, field, throw
Intermediate Focus:
• Challenge reaction time: glove side / backhand
• Short-hop drills
• Slow roller field + throw progression
• Quick glove-to-hand transfer with crow hop
Coach’s Tips:
• Use positive cues: “Stay low,” “Work through the ball”
• Stop and correct gently — then repeat until smooth
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🧢 Catching & Receiving (10–15 minutes)
Beginner Focus:
• Hand-eye drills (tennis ball toss into glove)
• Toss-and-catch with movement
• Introduction to pop-fly tracking
• Squat posture for basic catching stance (if applicable)
Intermediate Focus:
• Receiving with quiet hands
• Blocking basics (knees down, glove angled forward)
• Transfer and quick release drills
• Pop-up reaction drills with coach toss
Coach’s Tip: Use visuals and analogies (e.g., “Like a camera lens – soft hands, don’t snap!”)
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🥎 Hitting Mechanics (15–20 minutes)
Beginner Focus:
• Grip, stance, and hand placement
• Tee work: ball contact and bat path
• Emphasize weight transfer and balance
• Toss underhand from the front after 10–12 good tee reps
Intermediate Focus:
• Load and timing adjustments
• Front toss or soft BP
• Hit-and-hold drills (freeze after contact)
• Strike zone recognition with dry swings
Lesson 11+⚾ Lesson 11 – Athleticism in Motion
Focus: Dynamic fielding + hitting with rhythm
Duration: 75 min
🟢 Warm-Up (10 min)
• Agility ladder with glove in hand
• Medicine ball toss for core rotation
• Throwing with timed footwork
🧤 Advanced Fielding (20 min)
Beginner:
• Short-hop on the move drill
• Backhand/forehand footwork progressions
• Catch → shuffle throw to moving target
Intermediate:
• Charge and bare-hand transition
• “Glove flip” footwork
• Ground ball → spin + throw (simulated double play)
🧢 Catching (10–15 min)
• Move to block: left/right side
• Pitch-in-dirt reading drills
• Stand-up → throwdown w/ resistance bands
🥎 Hitting (20–25 min)
Beginner:
• Controlled load and stride timing drill
• Barrel path checkpoints with feedback
• Front toss + reaction balls (numbered or colored)
Intermediate:
• Open/closed stance challenge (adjust swing)
• “2-strike approach” mechanics
• Pitch ID off the tee (high/low, in/out)
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⚾ Lesson 12 – Situational Defense & Smart Hitting
Focus: Think before the ball arrives + hit with purpose
Duration: 75–90 min
🟢 Warm-Up (10 min)
• Cone sprint + throw to exact target
• Lateral jump + glove touch for explosion
🧤 Fielding IQ (20–25 min)
Beginner:
• Coach calls “1 out, runner on 2nd” → react with correct throw
• Bucket game: field and hit 4 out of 5 throws into a bucket
• Simulated slow roller + smart decision (eat it, throw, flip)
Intermediate:
• Rapid fire: backhand → glove flip → turn 2
• “Decide the play” drill: pick your best throw
• Infield communication: glove tap vs. verbal
🧢 Catching (10–15 min)
• Call the pitch location, receive, adjust
• Set-up for inside pitch blocking
• Catch, pop up, simulate rundown throws
🥎 Situational Hitting (20–25 min)
Beginner:
• “Runner on 3rd” – hit ball to the right side
• Hitting behind a runner tee setup
• Target zones: high tee/low tee to adjust angle
Intermediate:
• Hitting counts drill: 2-0 vs 0-2
• Sac fly technique (lift from inside-out swing)
• Bat control drill: 3 hits to right field, 3 to center, 3 to left
Lesson 4-10⚾ Lesson 4 – Game Flow & Throwing Under Pressure
Focus: Game-speed throws, reaction time, decision-making
Duration: 60–75 min
🟢 Warm-Up (10 min)
• Quick cone agility
• Long toss with “pop and throw” footwork
🧤 Fielding (15–20 min)
Beginner:
• Field + throw to target under light pressure
• Cone challenge: field → shuffle → throw
Intermediate:
• One-hop fielding → crow hop throw
• Live fungo reps with reaction throws
🧢 Catching (10–15 min)
• Blocking with recovery
• Receiving + throw simulation
• Quick transfer drill with stopwatch
🥎 Hitting (15–20 min)
Beginner:
• Hit 3 clean balls in a row from tee = success
• Load, pause, explode swing
Intermediate:
• Reaction toss: hit when coach says “go”
• Mixed pitch zones (inside/outside)
🎯 Game Situational:
• “One out, runner on 2nd – where’s your play?”
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⚾ Lesson 5 – Explosiveness & Quickness
Focus: First-step speed, reaction drills, burst hitting
Duration: 60–75 min
🟢 Warm-Up (10 min)
• Jump tucks, quick feet, lateral hops
• Short toss with footwork reset between reps
🧤 Fielding (15 min)
Beginner:
• Quick feet cone drills into field position
• Grounders w/ time countdown
Intermediate:
• Fungo w/ side movement
• Sprint-to-ball fielding (ball rolls away, athlete charges)
🧢 Catching (10 min)
• Explosive pop-up drill
• Block + recover + tag simulation
🥎 Hitting (20 min)
• Tee + explosive load
• “Power rounds” – crush 5 in a row
• Bat speed drills (weighted bat → regular bat)
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⚾ Lesson 6 – Glove Work & Bat Path
Focus: Soft hands, glove control, consistent contact
Duration: 60–75 min
🟢 Warm-Up (10 min)
• Band resistance warm-up + light toss
• One-hand glove-only catches
🧤 Fielding (20 min)
Beginner:
• Tennis ball short-hop catches
• Glove funnel drill (soft hands, close-to-body)
Intermediate:
• Quick glove transfers on short hops
• Glove angle and momentum drills
🧢 Catching (10 min)
• Tennis ball stick framing
• Receiving outside pitches w/ balance correction
🥎 Hitting (20 min)
• Bat path visual aid: string or PVC pipe guide
• Batting tee work: focus on level path
• Front toss w/ emphasis on line drives
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⚾ Lesson 7 – Angles & Footwork
Focus: Creating better positioning for cleaner plays
Duration: 60–75 min
🟢 Warm-Up (10 min)
• Zigzag sprint footwork through cones
• Catch + shuffle foot drills
🧤 Fielding (20 min)
Beginner:
• Angle into the ball (cone setup)
• Catch + hop + throw
Intermediate:
• Field at angle → throw across body
• Fake bunt → crash → bare hand pick-up
🧢 Catching (10 min)
• Step-behind footwork (for throwdowns)
• Tag play drill (ball → tag at cone)
🥎 Hitting (20 min)
• Inside-outside pitch path (tee set at angles)
• Situational contact (oppo hits, pull hits)
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⚾ Lesson 8 – In-Game Mentality
Focus: Baseball IQ, mental toughness, body control
Duration: 60–75 min
🟢 Warm-Up (10 min)
• Reaction toss w/ distractions
• Focused breath drills
🧤 Fielding (20 min)
Beginner:
• “Freeze play” – field and freeze at throw point
• Grounders → pause → then throw
Intermediate:
• Field, pump fake, reset throw
• Simulate bad hop recovery
🧢 Catching (10 min)
• Reaction blocking with unpredictable bounce
• Read pitch → move glove to “frame” mid-air
🥎 Hitting (20 min)
• “Guess pitch location” drill
• Mental count: 0–2, 3–1 situations
• “Hit it where it’s pitched” drill
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⚾ Lesson 9 – High Rep Challenge Day
Focus: Conditioning, stamina, consistent mechanics
Duration: 75–90 min
🟢 Warm-Up (10 min)
• Extended agility & throw
• Quick breathing reset drills
🧤 Fielding Circuit (20 min)
• 20 grounders → 10 short-hops → 10 cone throws
• Score card: 90% = “Gold Glove Club”
🧢 Catching (10–15 min)
• 10 receive drills → 10 blocks → 5 pop-ups
• Reaction throws with stopwatch
🥎 Hitting (30 min)
• Tee (15 swings)
• Front toss (15 swings)
• Live toss (15 swings)
• Situational: “2 outs, runner on 3rd” – drive the run in
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⚾ Lesson 10 – Game Simulation & Evaluation
Focus: Test skills under simulated game pressure
Duration: 75–90 min
🟢 Warm-Up (10 min)
• Confidence circuit: hit target, field clean, receive 3 frames
• Focus breathing: in-nose, out-mouth calm routine
🧤 Fielding Evaluation (15–20 min)
• 5 game-speed grounders
• 3 backhand plays
• 3 glove transfers → timed throws
🧢 Catching Evaluation (10 min)
• Framing test
• Blocking recovery
• Pop-up catch + tag cone drill
🥎 Hitting Evaluation (20–25 min)
• Tee → 10 balls
• Front toss → 10 balls
• Live toss → 10 balls
Scored on: Contact, Power, Mechanics, Timing
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🧠 Wrap-Up (5–10 min)
• “Let’s talk about growth” – show how far they’ve come
• Give feedback: Strengths, Needs Work, Next Goals
• Invite to continue with next phase (defensive focus, hitting-only, etc.)
Lesson 2-3⚾ Private Lesson – Practice #2
Focus: Refining Fundamentals + Introducing Game Situations
Duration: 60–75 minutes
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🟢 Warm-Up (10–15 min)
• Jog + dynamic warm-ups (karaoke, lunges, high knees)
• Throwing progression
• Add quick hands drill (glove-to-hand → throw) at the end
• Emphasize hitting target consistently (for catch/throw)
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🧤 Fielding – Movement Focus (15–20 min)
Beginner:
• 5-cone footwork drill (shuffle to ball → field → throw)
• Rolling grounders with added movement
• Fielding relay (coach rolls → athlete fields → short sprint to cone)
Intermediate:
• Ladder drill + short-hop fielding
• Rolling + fungo-style grounders to challenge angles
• Field → turn → throw to target (simulate double play footwork)
Coach’s Cue: “Stay low, move through the ball, quick release.”
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🧢 Catching – Footwork + Reaction (10–15 min)
Beginner:
• Toss from 8–10 ft → move into blocking position
• “Beat the bounce” drill with tennis ball or squishy ball
• Frame and freeze technique (coach toss into glove)
Intermediate:
• Blocking into pop-up recovery
• Throwdowns (no ball → dry footwork, then add ball)
• Catch and release challenge (glove-to-hand quickness)
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🥎 Hitting – Contact Consistency (15–20 min)
Beginner:
• Tee work with swing checkpoints (pause at contact)
• Colored ball drill (call out color, hit only that ball)
• Soft toss → focus on middle of the ball
Intermediate:
• Launch position → contact drills
• Front toss with inside/outside pitch recognition
• “2-strike drill” (shorten swing, battle mode)
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🎯 Situational Challenge (5–10 min)
• Beginner: Field 3 clean balls in a row = win
• Intermediate: Field + throw to cone in under X seconds
• OR: Batting tee target contest (hit cone or net zone)
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🧠 Wrap-Up & Homework (5 min)
• Review 1 thing done better than last time
• Assign homework: 25 dry swings + 10 glove transfers per day
• “Next time, we’ll challenge your game speed”
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⚾ Private Lesson – Practice #3
Focus: Speed + Reaction + Baseball IQ
Duration: 60–75 minutes
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🟢 Warm-Up (10–15 min)
• Add agility ladder or cone zig-zag
• Throwing progression with accuracy challenge
• Hit the target 5/6 times = “earned extra reps”
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🧤 Fielding – Live Reads + Pressure (15–20 min)
Beginner:
• Rolling grounders w/ numbers: call out cone to throw to
• Bounce vs. clean catch drill
• Partner field → step → toss (simulate game play)
Intermediate:
• Fungo grounders
• Reaction drill: drop step, quick turn, throw
• Field 5 clean in a row under time
Coach’s Tip: Make them move and sweat — real game pressure builds real instincts.
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🧢 Catching – Game-Like Reps (10–15 min)
Beginner:
• Coach simulates runner → player tags base/cone
• High toss + pop-up catch
• Mirror blocking drill (you block, they copy)
Intermediate:
• Rapid fire blocking → pop up + tag cone
• Receive → simulate throwdown (with stopwatch)
• Mini bullpen: call spots, receive 10 “pitches”
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🥎 Hitting – Zone Awareness + Power (15–20 min)
Beginner:
• Tee work: inside/outside pitch location
• Hit-the-target drill (cones or net pockets)
• Soft toss → focus on full follow-through
Intermediate:
• Batting circuit:
1. Tee for mechanics
2. Front toss for timing
3. Reaction drill (hit only when coach says “go”)
• Live toss with “hit and hold” for balance check
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🧠 Wrap-Up: Talk Game (5–10 min)
• Go over one scenario:
“You’re on defense, ball is hit to your left – what’s your move?”
• Assign homework: 10 minutes glove drills + 10 dry swings
• Tease next lesson: “We’re going to simulate game reps under pressure next time.”
Youth players
Working with kids✅ 1. Simplify the Language
Kids need clear, fun, and short instructions. Turn complex cues into playful phrases
✅ 2. Shorten Drills & Add Variety
Children get bored or distracted quickly. Break longer drills into:
• 5-minute “mini drills”
• Stations or rotations every 10–12 minutes
• Built-in water breaks every 15–20 minutes
Use fun names like:
• “Glove Monster” for soft-hand drills
• “Rocket Launch” for batting follow-through
• “Quick Feet Relay” for footwork speed
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✅ 3. Gamify Everything
Every drill becomes a challenge or competition. Examples:
• Fielding:
“How many ground balls can you catch in a row without a miss?”
“If you get 3 clean scoops, you unlock the ‘Super Throw’ challenge.”
• Hitting:
Hit the cone = 1 point
Hit it three times = you win a prize (or just high five)
• Catching:
Block the ball and beat coach to the cone
Pop-up drill = “Catcher’s Sky Ball Showdown”
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🧢 Adapted Example: Lesson 11 for Kids
Theme: “Baseball on the Move!”
Ages: 6–10
Warm-Up (10 min)
• Animal movements (crab walk, frog hops)
• Toss-and-catch while running in place
• Throw to a cone or “Glove Target”
Fielding (15 min)
• Cone Shuffle → Coach rolls ball → Scoop + Throw
• “Beat the Ball” race: coach rolls slow → they charge and scoop
Catching (10 min)
• “Block the Bomb” – tennis balls underhanded
• “Pop-Up Panic” – toss and track
• “Glove Freeze” – catch and freeze in position
Hitting (20 min)
• Tee Challenge: Hit 5 into the net
• Soft toss with numbered balls (call the number before swing)
• “Batting Ladder” – hit 3 in a row = level up
Finish (5 min)
• Run bases race
• Review one thing they did AWESOME
• Give homework: “5 glove flips, 5 swings, 5 throws at home”
Working with teenagers✅ 1. Warm-Up
• Include mobility bands, dynamic stretching, agility ladder, and pre-throw arm care
• Use timed competitions to push pace: “10 cones in 30 seconds”
Teen Focus: Build routine. Talk about the “why” behind every movement.
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✅ 2. Fielding
• Increase range, speed, and glove control drills
• Add throwing accuracy tests, backhand/forehand reps, reaction drills
• Emphasize proper throwing mechanics under pressure
Teen Focus: Incorporate video feedback or performance goals (e.g., “Let’s improve your transfer time by 0.2 seconds”).
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✅ 3. Catching
• Catchers: practice framing low balls, throwdowns, blocking footwork
• Non-catchers: simulate catching drills for general reaction and confidence
Teen Focus: “Own the field” attitude. Work on leadership and vocal command.
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✅ 4. Hitting
• Use pitch tracking drills, 2-strike adjustments, and oppo field work
• Start introducing swing analysis (launch angle, exit velocity if you have tools)
• Hit off front toss, live arm, and machine if available
Teen Focus: Mental at-bats. Ask: “What’s your plan at the plate right now?”
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✅ 5. Situational IQ
• Introduce game simulations, infield communication drills, and cutoff reads
• Give them “what would you do?” moments during drills
Teen Focus: Build their internal clock and decision-making.
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✅ 6. Competition & Conditioning
• End sessions with challenges:
• 3 clean scoops in 12 seconds
• 5/6 hits to target zones
• “Clutch swing” w/ pressure situation called out
• Add core work, lateral sprints, resistance band drills if time allows
🧢 Teen-Specific Practice Enhancements
• Incorporate journaling:
Ask them to track their own performance goals weekly
• Introduce position prep:
Ex: “You’re a shortstop – here’s how your footwork should differ”
• Create leader moments:
Let them help explain a drill or lead a warm-up
What you need to bring🎒 What Students Need to Bring
• Great Attitude – ready to learn, work hard, and have fun
• Personal Baseball Gear – glove, bat, helmet, cleats, etc.
• Water Bottle – stay hydrated during sessions
• Athletic Wear – comfortable clothes suitable for training
• Catcher’s Gear (if applicable) – for catchers during catching sessions
What I can bring
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🧰 Equipment Provided in Every Session
• Batting Tees – for swing mechanics and tee work
• Hitting Nets – for safe and focused hitting drills
• Pitching Machine – for consistent reps and timing drills
• Buckets of Baseballs – for high-volume reps
• Agility Cones – for footwork, reaction, and defensive drills
• Fungo Bat – for advanced fielding practice
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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