BASES (Baseball And Softball Essential Skills) Training Facility

BASES Weather Status Update

Due to the extreme conditions that we are experiencing outside, BASES will remain closed until further notice. I realize that coaches will not be expecting their parents/players to venture out in these conditions. Many streets remain unplowed and unpassable (mine being one of them as I live at the end of a dead-end street) even as we start the week (Monday morning). Although the economic impact upon our business is significant as a result of this storm, it is the right thing to do to remain closed until the snow removal personnel can do their jobs properly and make the roads safe once again. We are hoping to open again on Tuesday but that depends on the progress of the "new" storm that is heading our way (with current projections of 6"-16" more snow possible).

All scheduled WINTER PERSONAL PASS hours that have been missed over this period will be returned to your packages for later use. We will evaluate extending WINTER TRAINING PASS hours on a day-by-day basis as the schedule permits. Any extensions will be announced here. We will do our best to reschedule LESSONS and TEAM RENTALS as soon as practical but understand that the remainder of February is near capacity already and our instructors will be tasked with snow related make-up work from their "day jobs" too.

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and cooperation in this difficult time. Check here for current facility status or call me on my cell at (410) 340-4665 if you have any questions about lessons or other reservations.

BASES is once again OPEN on Sundays!

2010 Winter Training Pass / for High School Ballplayers
2010 Winter Personal Pass / for ALL Ballplayers
For These: See Our "What's New" Page

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6 Batting / Practice Tunnels (Real Baseballs used in the Iron-Mike pitching machines)
3 Pitching Tunnels with Clay Mounds (3 clay baseball mounds & 3 clay softball surfaces)
Over 12,500 square feet of training space
Pro Sport Artificial Grass Playing Surface (6,000 square feet / 120' x 50')
15' High Net Clearances
Pro Shop
Team Facilities - Meeting Rooms (Special Team Rental Rates)
Meeting Room / Video Instruction Room
Strength & Conditioning Room with Lockers Available
Large Birthday Party / All-Purpose Room
Custom T-Shirt / Uniform Production Capabilities On-Site
Parents' Lounge with Big Screen TV

713 E. Ordnance Road, #319 Baltimore, MD 21226 (In the Curtis Business Park; next to the VEIP Emissions Test Station / behind Creative Garden Learning Center) (410) 590-3224 ------------------------------ "A Hidden Gem of the Greater Glen Burnie, MD Area"	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Q: Can I just walk in or do I need a membership? A: You can enjoy using our facility as a walk-in customer (as space permits). We recommend that you phone ahead, especially during the winter months, to ensure that tunnel space is available at the time you want to visit. We are currently offering seasonal passes that allow holders to visit our facility as often as desired for one low price. Membership packages will also be available to help reduce the overall cost for frequent customers. These membership packages will be rolled out sometime later this year. Q: How do I pay to use the hitting machines or pitching mounds? Do they use tokens? A: All space in our facility is rented by time. Tokens are not an option. You can come in and rent as little as 15 minutes. The maximum time is up to you and the tunnel availability. During your rental time you may use the tunnel space as you wish. For instance, if you are in a tunnel with a baseball pitching machine but wish to use an L-Screen and a pitcher for live hitting, you may do so (assuming the L-Screens are available at that time). Rental rates (for both individuals and teams) are posted on this web-site. Q: Can I wear cleats in the facility? A: Metal Cleats are allowed ONLY on the clay pitcher's mounds. They must be removed when exiting the mounds or going onto the Pro Sport turf. We have set-up a change area for your convenience. If you bring metal cleats, make sure you have a change of shoes. Rubber/Plastic Cleats are acceptable foot gear throughout the facility, including the artificial grass. We have found, however, that the turf provides excellent traction and regular athletic shoes work very well. Q: Are lessons available? A: Yes, we currently has a full set of trained and certified baseball and softball instructors. Lessons can be obtained in various forms; Private Lessons, Semi-Private (2 students per class), Group (3-4 students per class), and Clinics (3-6 students per class in a pre-defined multi-week format). Each is offered to allow flexibility considering the athlete's needs and the parent's financial situation. Q: What are the credentials of the instructors? A: All instructors have years of playing, coaching, and teaching experience. In addition, all of our instructors have completed an 8-hour training and certification class. Our training focuses on the basic principles of the sport and the mechanics of hitting and pitching as presented by Right View Pro (video instruction). This training provides our staff with a uniform approach to training that works to tune and improve the skills the athlete already posesses. The personal and instructional biographies of each instructor are available on this web-site.

*Facility Activities:* Team Baseball & Softball Practice Space Team & Organizational Meeting Rooms Open to the Public - Walk-Ins Welcome Seasonal Passes (limited memberships) Memberships Lessons & Private Instruction Video Analysis (Hitting & Pitching) Baseball Batting Cages Softball Batting Cages Clay Pitching Mounds Hitting Leagues for Baseball & Softball Baseball / Softball Pro-Shop (Large stock of Bats, Gloves, Helmets, Bags, Batting Gloves, etc.) Birthday Parties Dodgeball Leagues Wiffleball Leagues Kickball Leagues Football Practice Area Soccer Practice Area Flag Football Practice Area