Distance should not decide whether a softball hitter gets quality coaching. Softball Hitting Lessons in Palatine, IL with Coach Cinz combine planned trips to Naperville with online sessions, so progress continues between visits.
The Play & Thrive Club Naperville is about 35 miles south of Palatine, roughly a 50-minute drive. Our softball lessons page explains how Coach Cinz works with softball players.
How can a Palatine hitter train without driving every week?
At this distance, a blended schedule tends to work best:
- Double up on each visit. Book two 30-minute Private Lessons back to back, for example one on timing and one on game-speed reps.
- Check in by video. A $35 Video Analysis lets you send a short swing clip and get drills back.
- Go live online. A Zoom Lesson is $65 for 30 minutes, one-on-one, with a consultation first.
Many families alternate: one in-person visit, then a video or Zoom check-in, then back to the facility.
Softball Hitting Lessons in Palatine, IL: what the coaching covers
Coach Cinz Baseball is a baseball and softball company, and the approach starts with the athlete’s goals. On the swing itself, he works on movements and mechanics, and most of all on timing: getting started on time and staying balanced through contact.
He also builds the mental game. A confident hitter tends to make better decisions in the box, and consistency grows from there. Parents in his 4.9-star Google reviews often say he explains the “why” behind each adjustment.
Private Lessons are $65 for 30 minutes, and a membership saves $20 per lesson with no limit. In the off-season and on rainy days, lessons move indoors at the facility.
How do you film a swing for Video Analysis?
A few simple steps make a clip far more useful:
- Film from the side, facing the hitter’s chest, and again from behind.
- Keep the whole body and the bat in the frame.
- Record several swings, not just one.
A Palatine hitter can record at practice or at home, then send it in. Coach Cinz returns drills for what he sees, so the next in-person visit picks up where the video left off.
Where do other north-suburban families train?
Palatine is in Cook County, north of Naperville. Players from nearby towns follow similar plans, including fielding training for families in Hoffman Estates and infield work in nearby Arlington Heights.
Every athlete who books training gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress, which is handy when some sessions are online.
Coach Cinz has more than 25 years in baseball and spent five years with the Chicago White Sox organization as an instructor before the pandemic.
Start with the free Benchmark. Fill out the online goals form, and Coach Cinz will reply within 48 hours with times to measure your hitter’s metrics. You can also read more about softball coaching with Coach Cinz.
Palatine families ask
Is Palatine too far for regular softball hitting lessons?
At about 50 minutes each way, weekly drives can be a lot. Most Palatine families book two back-to-back 30-minute lessons per visit and use Zoom Lessons or Video Analysis between trips, so the hitter keeps getting feedback without the extra driving.
How does a Zoom softball lesson work?
A Zoom Lesson is $65 for 30 minutes, one-on-one online, and starts with a consultation. The hitter sets up a camera where Coach Cinz can see the swing, then works through drills and adjustments live, with a focus on timing and balance.
