Shetland 1 is the next step in the early progression of our young ball players.  In this phase, children can see live pitching from a coach pitcher.  This added dynamic presents more of a challenge as advanced hand/eye coordination is required to be successful. 

McCandless utilizes the practice/game model better to enhance the playing experience for our youngest ball players.  Sessions usually take place one night a week and Saturday mornings.  Each session begins with a 30 to 45-minute practice to review previously learned skills or introduce new concepts.  Our knowledgeable and caring coaches take the time to make these practices fun and engaging.  The use of station work keeps our little ones moving and on task! 

Each session ends with a 1-3 inning game where our young ball players can show off their skills! Coaches (and parents) are in the field to help put children into positions and coach them. Offensively, each child hits each inning. A child will see 5 to 8 pitches to hit during an at-bat. If he/she cannot hit the coach-pitched balls successfully, a tee will be used to guarantee success.