A swing is one of the easiest skills in baseball to film, and one of the most revealing to study frame by frame. That makes Baseball Batting Training in Barrington, IL a good fit for a hybrid plan: video and Zoom work at home, plus planned hitting sessions with Coach Cinz in Naperville. Our baseball hitting lessons page explains the full coaching approach.
How long is the drive from Barrington to Naperville?
Barrington is about 30 miles north of our facility, and the trip is about 52 minutes. For Cook County families at that distance, we suggest fewer, longer visits: book two back-to-back 30-minute private lesson blocks at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, then keep working online between trips.
Why video works so well for hitters
Coach Cinz has more than 25 years in baseball, including five years before the pandemic as a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization. His hitting work puts timing first, then movements and mechanics. Much of that shows up clearly on video: when the load starts, whether the stride lands balanced, and how the barrel travels through the zone.
- Video Analysis ($35): send a clip of the swing and get drills back.
- Zoom Lesson ($65, 30 minutes): live 1-on-1 coaching online, with a consultation first.
- Private Lesson ($65, 30 minutes): in person, 1-on-1; book multiple blocks for a longer session.
Filming is simple. A phone on a tripod or fence, set to the side of the hitter at about waist height, shows most of what Coach Cinz needs. A few full-speed swings are more useful than one perfect one, because patterns show up across several reps.
Members save $20 per lesson, with no limit. See everything on the programs page.
Baseball Batting Training in Barrington, IL: a sample rhythm
One way a Barrington hitter might structure a month: an in-person double session to set the plan, a Zoom Lesson two weeks later, and a Video Analysis before the next visit to check that the new habits are holding. That way the drive to Naperville is saved for the sessions where in-person feedback matters most. Older players (16+) visiting the facility can also try Beat the Coach: four charted live at-bats against Coach Cinz, tracked by HitTrax, for $55. Get 2 hits and your money back.
Coach Cinz also coaches the mental game, including confidence and consistency, and parents in his Google reviews note that he explains the “why” behind each adjustment.
Every athlete who books training also gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
Families in nearby Lake Zurich and Palatine use the same mix. Start with the free Benchmark; Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure current metrics. For more on the swing work, read about our hitting lessons and batting training.
Barrington families ask
Is Barrington too far for regular hitting lessons in Naperville?
The drive is about 52 minutes and about 30 miles, so weekly trips can be a lot. Most Barrington families do better with planned visits of two back-to-back 30-minute blocks, and Zoom Lessons or Video Analysis in between to keep the swing on track.
What should a Barrington hitter film for Video Analysis?
Send a short, clear clip of a few full swings, ideally filmed from the side so the load, stride and barrel path are visible. For $35, Coach Cinz reviews the video and sends drills back, which the hitter can practise before the next Zoom or in-person session.
