Pitching mechanics are easy to see on video and hard to feel on your own. That makes a mixed approach a good fit for families about an hour away. Baseball Pitching Lessons in Skokie, IL with Coach Cinz combine planned in-person sessions at our Naperville facility with online review between visits. Skokie is about 58 minutes northeast of the facility, roughly 38 miles.
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A training rhythm for pitchers coming from Skokie
- In person: plan sessions at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville. Book two 30-minute Private Lessons ($65 each) back to back, or join the 1.5-hour Pitching Clinic ($204), which includes a video breakdown of mechanics.
- At home: Zoom Lessons ($65, 30 minutes) after a short consultation, or Video Analysis ($35) for drills based on a clip of your delivery.
Private lessons can also be held at a Chicagoland location of your choice.
What Baseball Pitching Lessons in Skokie, IL focus on
Coach Cinz worked for five years before the pandemic as a pitching, hitting and fielding instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, mainly with pre-draft players. He teaches the delivery step by step: balance, break and dangle, stride, arm action and follow-through. Timing ties it all together.
He also works on the mental side of pitching, including confidence, mindset and consistency. Review themes from parents include travel teams at 14U and 17/18U improving in pitching, and a coach who explains the “why” behind each change.
For pitchers, video is especially helpful. A delivery happens in about a second, and small timing issues, such as the arm arriving late or the front side opening early, are hard to feel but easy to see on a slowed-down clip. Coach Cinz uses that footage to pick one or two priorities at a time rather than overloading a young pitcher. Skokie families often film bullpen or backyard throwing sessions and send them in between visits, so each trip to Naperville starts from a clear picture of where the delivery stands.
How do Skokie pitchers protect their arms?
We follow the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines and build rest into the plan. A sore arm should be rested, and any pain should be checked by a doctor or athletic trainer before the pitcher throws again. Online sessions are a useful way to work on mechanics without adding extra throwing volume.
Skokie is in Cook County, and we also coach families in nearby Evanston and players from Wilmette, many of whom use the same mix of trips and online work.
The first step is the free Benchmark. Fill out the Benchmark goals form, and Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure your pitcher’s current metrics. He then builds a plan around those goals. To read more, see our pitching lessons guide or text 312-493-3067.
Skokie families ask
Can a Skokie pitcher take lessons over Zoom?
Yes. Zoom Lessons are 30-minute one-on-one sessions that start with a short consultation. They work well for mechanics and timing between visits. For mound work and the Pitching Clinic, plan a trip to Naperville, about 58 minutes from Skokie, and book it ahead.
How often should a pitcher from Skokie visit Naperville?
It depends on the pitcher's goals and schedule. Many families plan periodic visits with two back-to-back 30-minute lessons, then send clips through Video Analysis or book Zoom Lessons in between. Coach Cinz suggests a rhythm after the free Benchmark, once he knows the pitcher's goals and season.
