Can a hitter improve when the coach is an hour away? With the right plan, yes. Baseball Hitting Lessons in Homewood, IL with Coach Cinz combine a few well-planned trips to Naperville with online work at home.
Coach Cinz treats timing as the most important part of hitting. Our baseball hitting lessons page explains how he builds a swing around it.
Can a Homewood hitter improve with part of the training online?
A lot of hitting work translates well to video. A camera shows when the load starts, how the stride lands and where the barrel goes. That is why many Homewood families use:
- Video Analysis ($35): send a clip of a swing and get drills back.
- Zoom Lessons ($65 for 30 minutes): a live 1-on-1 session online, with a consultation first.
Online sessions do not replace live pitches, so in-person visits still matter.
Planning Baseball Hitting Lessons in Homewood, IL at the facility
Homewood is in Cook County, southeast of Naperville. It is about 43 miles away, and the drive takes about 61 minutes. The Play & Thrive Club is used in the off-season and on rainy days. To get the most from each visit:
- Book two 30-minute blocks back to back, $65 each, for an hour of hitting.
- Or choose the Hitting Clinic: 1.5 hours on swing technique for $204, with a group option at 3× the price.
- Plan the next video check before you leave, so the work continues at home.
A membership saves $20 per lesson with no limit.
A simple routine helps between trips. Take a short video of a few swings each week from the same angle, so changes are easy to compare. Practice the one or two drills Coach Cinz gave you, rather than trying to fix everything at once. Then send a clip for Video Analysis when something feels off or you want to check progress. That rhythm keeps a hitter moving forward even during weeks without a visit. Many hitters find that one clear focus per week works better than chasing several fixes at once.
What hitters work on
Coach Cinz focuses on movements, mechanics and timing, and he works on the mental game too: confidence, mindset and consistency. He was a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization for five years before the pandemic. Parents say he explains the “why” behind each change, so hitters understand the goal rather than just copying a position.
Hitters from nearby Flossmoor and Oak Forest use the same mix of in-person and online training.
The first step is free. Fill in the Benchmark goals form, and Coach Cinz will reply within 48 hours with times to measure your Homewood hitter’s metrics. Then see our full hitting and swing timing programs to build a plan.
Homewood families ask
How often should a Homewood hitter visit the Naperville facility?
It depends on the player's goals and schedule. With a drive of about 61 minutes, many families plan visits every few weeks, book an hour or a 1.5-hour Hitting Clinic, and use Video Analysis or Zoom Lessons in between. The free Benchmark helps set a realistic rhythm.
What should a Homewood player film for Video Analysis?
Film the skill you want feedback on, such as a few full swings from the side and from behind. Coach Cinz reviews the clip and sends back drills. For $35, it is an easy way to check timing and mechanics without making the drive.
