“D-BAT blends fun & learning. Amazing instructors have helped our daughter grow.” – Laura
Peoria
Peoria BASEBALL & SOFTBALL CLINIC
August Catching Clinic
Every Pitch. Every Block. Ready for the Next Level.
Your catcher had a great season. But moving up a division changes the job overnight — runners start stealing on every pitch, passed balls turn into live plays, throws get longer, and pitching gets faster. This co-ed clinic for ages 6-13 gives your athlete dedicated, position-specific coaching every Thursday this August, so the jump to the next level does not catch them off guard. Kids are grouped by age and ability, so every athlete is working at the level that actually challenges them.
Register for all four Thursdays for the full experience, or join for a single night if that’s what fits your schedule.
Starting at
$45
*Membership discounts apply.
“Our son loves DBAT. He has fun & his skills improve learning from great coaches.” – Riley
“D-BAT has quality equipment, flexible machines, friendly staff, and it is clean!” – Brooke
Clinic details
- $45 per session
- $160 all sessions
Dates & Times
- Ages 6-13
- Thursdays (6, 13, 20, 27)
- 5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Baseball & Softball
Location & Contact
Location & Contact
8716 W. Ludlow Dr. Suite 17
Peoria, AZ 85381
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-3228
*Membership discounts apply.
This place is a hidden jewel! Our family plans to come often. The batting cage is fun, staff are welcoming and helpful, and equipment is provided. Trying softball gave me a new respect for the game — can’t wait to come back!
Shauntreis Sproles
Absolutely LOVE D-BAT Mesa!! Staff is super friendly and helpful. My little nephews love coming in to bat. Facility is always clean and the atmosphere is a fun time. Great for birthday parties too 🎉
Mel
Our son loves going to camp at D-BAT and looks forward to the time he gets to spend there! He’s developed his skills and got to spend time having fun playing a game he loves. We are glad he has a place to go with great coaches who make it challenging but fun!
Riley Coughlin
Great facility with clean space, quality equipment, and flexible pitching machines. Everything is easy to use, including the card reader. Friendly, helpful staff make it an easy place to recommend.
Brooke B
D-BAT camps and clinics are always awesome – my 9 year old son loves attending. His hitting, pitching, and fielding have noticeably improved as well. D-BAT is a great option for keeping skills up and learning new skills. Personnel are all great too. A+ for sure.
Blue Gill
D-BAT is a great place for both fun and learning! We are so grateful for all the wonderful instructors who help our daughter continue to grow in her skills.
Laura Grabowy
Dust off the gear: Get game-ready before Fall Ball starts
Catching is not a position you pick up by accident. It takes real coaching — footwork, framing, blocking, the throw down to second, and the mental load of running the game pitch after pitch. Most practices do not have time to isolate that. This clinic does.
August Catching Essentials is built specifically for the athlete behind the plate, baseball or softball. Every session is dedicated entirely to the catcher’s job, with coaches who know how to develop that position instead of squeezing it into a few reps between other drills.
Here is what nobody tells you about moving up a division: the job changes fast. A catcher who was rock solid last season can suddenly find themselves a step behind. Runners are live on every pitch now, a passed ball is not a formality anymore, the throw to second is longer, and the pitching in front of them is faster than anything they have blocked before. None of that means your catcher is behind. It means the position just got harder, and it deserves training that keeps up with it.
If you have trained with us before, you already know what this room asks of a catcher. This is the next step. If this is your first time here, you are walking into a room full of kids who take the position seriously. Either way, you belong here.
Who Is This For?
👉 Youth catchers ages 6-13, baseball and softball, moving into a bigger version of the game this season
👉 Athletes grouped by age and ability so every rep is the right challenge at the right level
👉 The catcher who already has a foundation and needs it to hold up at the next level
👉 The athlete who is just getting started and wants to build it right from the beginning
What Your Catcher Will Work On
✅ Shutting down the running game — footwork and pop times that hold up when every runner is a threat
✅ Blocking technique for balls in the dirt, so a passed ball stops being the scary part
✅ Throwing mechanics built for longer distances, not just the ones they grew up with
✅ Receiving and framing against faster pitching
✅ Game management and communication behind the plate
✅ The mental side of catching — staying locked in, pitch after pitch
Why August?
It is still hot outside, and that is not changing soon. This room does not fight the heat. It is indoor, climate-controlled, and focused entirely on the catcher’s position. And with the next level coming up fast, this is the stretch of time to get the position caught up to where the game is about to be.
A NOTE TO PARENTS 🙌
Catchers are wired differently. They want to be pushed. Our coaches meet them there with honest feedback, real corrections, and the kind of encouragement that actually lands because it is earned. Your child will leave each session with something they can feel in their body and something they can trust the first time a runner takes off.
*Membership discounts apply.
About D-BAT Peoria
D-BAT Peoria provides a quality teaching environment with professional instruction to enhance the baseball and softball experience for players at all levels and help them reach their goals.
The best way to teach the game is by getting into the details of baseball and softball with each and every player and instructing them as individuals. D-BAT has a core belief that every player plays a different game and should be taught to maximize his or her talents to suit his or her game.
Our D-BAT Peoria location features an exceptionally well-lit, indoor climate-controlled facility, with an environment that invites parents to be a part of their ballplayer’s development along with a top notch pro shop to provide all your equipment needs.
We are considered the premier facility in Peoria due in large part to the innovative way that D-BAT connects the player and parent with coaches and facilities to better their game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does my child need to bring?
Bring your gear and a water bottle!
Bats, helmets, and balls will be provided for all children who require them and if your child needs any additional equipment, we have a fully stocked pro shop which offers quality, age appropriate equipment such as gloves, protective equipment, hitting gloves, and more.
Where are parents expected to wait?
Parents do not need to stay at the facility during that time. You are welcome to stay if you’d like, however, we are staffed and have prepared programming to occupy your child for the entirety of the clinic.
What shoes should my child wear?
Athletic shoes only. No cleats, please.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes, we do offer discounts on D-BAT Mastery Clinics.
Discounts range from 20% to 30% off for D-BAT Members.
Learn more about D-BAT Memberships here.
My child is newer to baseball, will he/she still enjoy a clinic?
Depends on the clinic.
Please read clinic descriptions carefully to discern if each clinic is appropriate for your athlete. While most of our clinics are appropriate for a variety skill levels, some are more appropriate for players with at least some playing experience.
If you are ever in doubt, please give us a call. We are always happy to answer your questions.
Are kids grouped by age?
Yes!
We group kids by age and skill level. This means younger athletes are inspired by watching more advanced athletes play but are not overwhelmed by competing with them.
What about safety?
Safety is our priority. This is emphazised by our coaches at every camp and clinic.
We want every athlete to love the sport and leave each day with more confidence than they arrived with. A safe environment is paramount to achieving this goal.