The difference between a routine out and an error is often decided before the ball is even hit: where the fielder’s weight is, how early the first step comes, and whether the throw is already planned. That is the focus of Baseball Fielding Training in Plano, IL with Coach Cinz. For the complete picture of how we coach defense, visit our baseball fielding training page.
How far is it from Plano to Coach Cinz’s facility?
Plano is in Kendall County, about 20 miles west of The Play & Thrive Club Naperville. The drive is about 38 minutes, which sits comfortably inside our in-person range. Plano families can train at the facility, used in the off-season and on rainy days, or book a private lesson at a location of their choice in the Chicagoland area.
Baseball Fielding Training in Plano, IL, step by step
Coach Cinz brings more than 25 years in baseball, including five years before the pandemic as a fielding, hitting and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization. A Plano fielder’s path usually runs like this:
- Free Benchmark: answer the online goals form; Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure current metrics.
- Plan: a program built around the athlete’s position and goals.
- Private lessons ($65 for 30 minutes, 1-on-1) to fix specific habits, such as a late first step or a rushed transfer.
- Fielding Clinic ($204, 1.5 hours) to put it together: the 6 F’s (Feet, Field, Funnel, Footwork, Fire, Follow), live action off the bat and situational plays.
The clinic has a group option at 3× the price. Members save $20 per lesson, with no limit.
Position matters too. A shortstop and a second baseman share the same fundamentals but need different footwork around the bag and different angles to first, so Coach Cinz shapes drills around where a Plano player actually lines up on game day. Outfielders and catchers can book private lessons for their own skills as well.
Practising between sessions
Good fielders get their reps in between lessons, too. A simple way to keep progress on track is Video Analysis: for $35, send a short clip of a fielding rep and get drills back. It lets Coach Cinz spot a small footwork issue before it becomes a habit. You can find every option on the programs page.
Parents in Google reviews often mention that Coach Cinz explains the “why” behind each adjustment, and that players leave with more confidence. That confidence is a big part of fielding; a player who expects the ball plays it better.
Every athlete who books training also gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
Families in nearby Sandwich and Yorkville start the same way. Begin the free Benchmark today, or read more about our infield and fielding training programs.
Plano families ask
Is Plano close enough for in-person fielding lessons?
Yes. Plano is about 20 miles west of The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, a drive of about 38 minutes. Families can train at the facility or arrange a private lesson at a location of their choice within the Chicagoland area. Booking two 30-minute blocks back to back can make each trip count.
Can a Plano player get feedback on fielding without coming in?
Yes, through Video Analysis. For $35, the player sends a short video of a fielding rep, such as a backhand or a double-play feed, and Coach Cinz sends drills back. It works well between in-person lessons and clinics to keep good habits on track.
