Fall Ball

SOM Fall Baseball is an instructional program offered through the South Orange Dept. of Recreation and under the direction of Coach Chris Henry. Chris is a certified Personal Trainer, High School Baseball Coach and full time instructor. Assistant instructors will include local High School varsity and collegiate players. Questions about fall ball can be directed to Coach Henry at chrishenrysportsinstruction@hotmail.com 

For Grades 1-2
Participants will meet on Mondays starting September 14th for 5 weeks. You can choose between two sessions, which start at either 4:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. (plus rain dates).

Each session will consist of warm ups, throwing drills, an offensive and defensive “drill of the day” and a game that will make practice fun.

For Grades 3-4**
This age group meets weekly on Thursdays starting September 10th at 4:00 p.m.

For Grades 5-6**
Choose between weekly Wednesday sessions (start date September 9th) or Thursday sessions (starting September 10th) both starting at 5:30 p.m.

**Each session will focus on the development of basic fundamentals and improvement of player skills followed by live game play. Focus is on the development of basic fundamentals which include:

  • proper throwing
  • defensive techniques, swinging
  • mental aspects of the game
  • base running
  • pitching, catching and/or position play
  • sportsmanship and rules

Fee: $120/player