Register

Preseason
Batting School Calendar
January - March 2026

Start Date: Jan 4, 2026
End Date: Mar 15, 2026

Registration Periods
December 5-7 Early Registration $30 off
December 8-14 Regular Registration

Price:
$695
$30 off early registration
$650 when you buy two or more (siblings, hitting + pitching school).

Class Types:

• Batting

• Slapping, Speed & Short-Game

How Registration Works:
Classes are once per week for 10 weeks. At registration, select your class type and also your top three time preferences for your class. On December 19th, 2025 you will be emailed your class assignment and information about what to expect. Players are grouped based on age and experience level. Or until classes fill up.

Format:
75-Minute Small-Group Lessons - Why Small Group?
3:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
6 Pitchers Per Class Max
2 Instructors Per Class

Program
Practice Pro is designed to be a year-round program for players who want to reach their potential. In September you have the chance to register for the offseason (October - December)  and preseason (January - March) together at a discount. There is also another enrollment period at the end of the year in December for the preseason program.

The preseason session is a ten-lesson program. It is often one of the most fun times to train, as advanced players have a chance to make big strides with fundamentals and learn new techniques.  Beginner-level players who start well before their 2026 season will be at a huge advantage having the chance to develop a solid foundation with accuracy and speed, then will step up to the plate with confidence come April.

Slapping, Short Game and Speed Class

This class is designed for players looking to elevate their offensive game with speed, precision, and strategy. We’ll focus on slapping techniques (both soft and power slaps), bunting for base hits, drag bunting, and developing elite footwork out of the box. Athletes will also work on base running IQ, first-step explosiveness, and speed drills to become a true threat on the bases. Ideal for lefties or speedy players looking to expand their game and stand out. There will be an option to register for the regular hitting class or the slapping class for any of the classes below. Interest will determine if the class runs as regular or slapping. 

Ages
3rd - 12th Grade

Participants:
From true beginners (no experience) through college-bound players, athletes are grouped based on age, ability level, and experience with Practice Pro.

Parent Involvement:
The most successful batters have supportive parents. Parents may stay and watch lessons so that they can learn how to help their daughters when not in lessons,  but it’s not required.

Instructors:
Marisa Belpedio will be the lead instructor. Various instructors will be the assistants for other classes. Occasionally, instructors will sub for one another. All lead instructors for each day are listed in your scheduling app (Wodify).

Rescheduling:
Sessions are designed to attend every class in order. If you miss a class you must reschedule your class within your current session. You may not roll over any classes to any other class, lesson or camp.  This includes missing the last class. Open spots in other classes are not guaranteed. 

CoachNow
Our new app that will help you record and share lesson videos, images, text, audio, and files of any type directly in session or anytime you like. Remember what you learned and get recaps of class. Plus much, much more!

There will be an option to register for the regular hitting class or the slapping class for any of these times. Interest will determine if the class runs as regular or slapping. 

City, Day, Time - Lead Instructor 

Chicago, Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – Marisa
Chicago, Saturdays 10:15 a.m. – Marisa
Chicago, Saturdays 11:30 a.m. – Marisa

Oak Park, Saturdays 3:30 p.m. – Marisa
Oak Park, Saturdays 4:45 p.m. – Marisa
Oak Park, Saturdays 6:00 p.m. – Marisa

Oak Park, Sundays 5:00 p.m. – Marisa
Oak Park, Sundays 6:15 p.m. – Marisa Team
Oak Park, Sundays 7:30 p.m. – Marisa Team

Niles, Sundays 9 a.m. - Marisa
Niles, Sundays, 10:15 a.m. - Marisa
Niles, Sundays 7:30 p.m.
Niles, Sundays 8:30 p.m. 

Chicago, Mondays 5:15 p.m. – Marisa
Chicago, Mondays 6:30 p.m. – Marisa
Chicago, Mondays 7:45 p.m. – Marisa

Niles, Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – Marisa
Niles, Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. – Marisa

Chicago, Wednesdays 5:15 p.m. – Marisa
Chicago, Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. – Marisa
Chicago, Wednesdays 7:45 p.m. – Marisa

Locations

Niles -3G,  5731 N. Howard, Niles, IL
Oak Park - The Varsity Club, 809 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park IL
Oak Park - Longfellow Elementary, 715 HIghland, Oak Park
Chicago - Skill,z  1801 N. Byron, Chicago, IL
Chicago - CSA, 2930 W. Campbell
Evanston - Chandler Newberger, 1028 Central Ave.,

FAQ

Can I have a private lesson?

We do not do private lessons from October - July. We only do them August & September

What do I get for signing up?

10, 75 minute batting lessons with expert former-player coaches. Players will learn commitment, mental game skills, and accomplish quantitative and qualitative improvements.

Can I make up one of my pitching lessons in a hitting class?

No, our lessons are meant to be taken in order with the same players for 10 weeks, so we do not allow switching between programs.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule a lesson?

Sessions are designed to attend every class in order. If you miss a class you must reschedule your class within your current session. You may not roll over any classes to any other class, lesson or camp.  This includes missing the last class. Open spots in other classes are not guaranteed. 

I have a whole team of players who want to take lessons together. Can we do that?

Yes! You can reserve a whole 10-week class just for your athletes at a discount. Contact advanceyourgame@practice-pro.com before registration opens to learn more.

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