Good defense is built on footwork, not luck. Baseball Fielding Training in Hinsdale, IL with Coach Cinz breaks infield play into clear steps that a player can practice and repeat, from the first move toward the ball to the throw across the diamond.
Hinsdale is about 32 minutes east of the Naperville facility. Before you book, our page on fielding and infield training explains the full approach.
What are the 6 F’s Hinsdale infielders will learn?
The Fielding Clinic is organized around six ideas that Coach Cinz calls the 6 F’s of a great infielder:
- Feet: a ready position that lets you move either way.
- Field: getting the glove down and out in front.
- Funnel: bringing the ball into the body with soft hands.
- Footwork: moving the feet toward the target to throw.
- Fire: a strong, accurate throw.
- Follow: finishing toward the target.
After the drills, players field live balls off the bat, then work through situational plays so they know where to go before the ball is hit.
Options for Baseball Fielding Training in Hinsdale, IL
- Fielding Clinic: $204 for 1.5 hours. Teams or friends can book the group option at 3× the price.
- Private Lesson: $65 for 30 minutes, 1-on-1, focused on one player’s glove work, footwork or throwing.
Catchers and outfielders can use private lessons too. Coach Cinz coached hitting, fielding and pitching for five years with the Chicago White Sox organization, working mainly with pre-draft players.
Parents sometimes ask whether a clinic or private lessons is the better start for a Hinsdale fielder. A clinic gives a full 1.5 hours of structured work and live balls with other players. Private lessons give one player all of the coach’s attention, which helps when there is one specific problem, such as a slow first step or throws that tail away from first base. Many players do both over a season. The free Benchmark usually makes the choice clearer, because it shows where the gaps actually are.
How long does it take to get from Hinsdale to Naperville?
Hinsdale is in DuPage County, about 15.4 miles from The Play & Thrive Club, and the drive is about 32 minutes heading west. Facility sessions run in the off-season and on rainy days. Private lessons can also be held at a location you choose within the Chicagoland area, which works well for outdoor ground-ball work in good weather.
Players from nearby Westmont and Western Springs make a similar trip, so it is easy to put together a small group for a clinic.
Start with the free Benchmark. Fill in the online goals form, and Coach Cinz will reply within 48 hours with times to measure your Hinsdale player’s current skills. For more drills and details, head back to our infield training programs page.
Hinsdale families ask
Is the Fielding Clinic worth the drive from Hinsdale?
The clinic runs 1.5 hours, so the roughly 32-minute drive each way is a small part of the time spent training. Players go through drills on the 6 F's, field live balls off the bat, and finish with situational plays. The group option at 3x the price suits teammates who want to come together.
Does a Hinsdale player need to be an infielder to train fielding?
No. The Fielding Clinic is built around infield play, but Private Lessons can cover any defensive skill, including outfield work and catching. The free Benchmark helps Coach Cinz understand which position and skills your player wants to focus on before the first session.
