Phoenix Rising, a softball training academy, is fastpitch softball training with a break down from head to toe while utilizing technology provided metrics along with goals, motivation and a consistent personalized training instructor. We offer in person private lessons and camps as well as online private lessons online courses in pitching, catching and hitting.

Catching

Softball catchers may train on pitch calling and sequencing, framing, blocking, pitch outs, various throw down techniques, ball recovery, along with general conditioning and other game day preparedness.

Pitching
Hitting / Fielding

Fielding sessions include work on infield and outfield along with situational awareness.

Hitting sessions include helping size for proper equipment, bat size, seeing the ball, bunting, ball placement and increase comprehension in the box.

Phoenix Rising is fastpitch softball pitching with a simple break down from head to toe while utilizing technology provided metrics along with goals, a consistent training instructor and of motivation.

Softball lessons are available in two formats

  • Weekly lessons in the St Louis, MO area

    • Simply send us a message below to schedule

  • immediately before and after camps

    • After booking for a camp in your area, Simply send a message that you would like to book a 30 minute or 60 minute time slot for training.

Weekly lesson Schedule

  • festus

  • arnold

  • fenton

  • kirkwood / Creve coeur

  • chesterfield

  • st charles

  • st peters / O'Fallon, MO

  • STL Metro; Glen Carbon / Edwardsville

St Louis, MO Area

indoor softball lessons

2026 prices

January Prices

6u-10u Softball - $15/lesson

12u-16u Softball - $25/lesson

30 minute lessons, booked indoors, consider booking two lessons back to back for a more detailed and goal oriented session.

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Pitching

Beginner Pitchers

Pitchers ARE introduced to the importance of a good warm up routine, conditioning basics, overview of proper mechanics, a concentrated focus on accuracy, proper grip and important pitching concepts along with pitching tools and drills. BEGINNING PITCHERS FOCUS ON the fastball, change up and screwball pitches in addition to understanding HOW TO UTILIZE each pitch during a game.

Advanced Pitchers

Pitchers will fine tune their warm up routine, learn / practice the fast ball, change up, screw ball, curve, drop and rise ball along with being introduced to pitching tools and drills. pitchers will also be tested in game scenarios dependent on the batter, count and other game specific scenarios to help increase confidence and decrease stress and anxiety in games during the season.

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Catching

Catchers

Catchers catching gear and equipment will be reviewed along with proper fitting, receiving and giving signs to pitchers, setting up for different pitches, proper technique on framing & blocking, how to recover passed balls and throw downs on steals (pop up time) along with conditioning for those long hot bracket championship days.

a softball player throwing a ball on a field
Hitting & Fielding

Hitting

Players will work on hitting basics including bat selection / sizing, understanding your count / signs, proper stance, plate awareness, load, stride, proper rotation, contact vs power, getting through to extension and ball placement. The camp will also include tee work, hitting on pitching machines in an indoor environment.

Fielding

Fielders will be introduced to a stretching and throwing routine, throwing grip, throwing mechanics, footwork, reading batters, team competitions, working on fielding skills and drills, and individual competitions.