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Free Baseball & Softball Clinics
Professional-level baseball and softball instruction from Coach Murphy Su’a, free for players of every age in Torrance, West Carson and the South Bay. Our next clinic season is being planned now, and clinics usually run in the summer.
Quick answer: Diamonds In The Rough’s free baseball and softball clinics for all ages in Torrance and the South Bay are coming back. The next clinic season is in planning, and clinics usually run in the summer. They are led by Coach Murphy Su’a, a former NCAA Division I All-American and pro player, and cover hitting, fielding, pitching, base running and the mental game. Leave your name on this page and we’ll tell you when dates are set.
What players learn
- Hitting mechanics, approach and plate discipline for baseball and softball
- Infield and outfield fundamentals, footwork and throwing
- Pitching and catching, with an emphasis on arm care
- Base running and game awareness
- The habits behind performance: preparation, focus and bouncing back from mistakes
Clinics are organized by sport, age and experience, so a first-time player and a college athlete both get coaching at the right level.
Why it’s free
Private lessons and travel teams have put high-level coaching out of reach for many families. We think the kids who can least afford that coaching are often the ones it helps most.
Donors, grants and sponsors cover equipment, field time and coaching, so families never pay to participate.
Where clinics happen
Clinics are held at fields lent by youth leagues, schools and city parks. Leagues and schools can request a clinic for the coming season.
Past clinics
From past clinics
July 2022: a clinic for the American Samoa team
When a youth baseball team from American Samoa visited Los Angeles in July 2022, Coach Su’a ran a clinic for the players at the Cal State LA field. He worked with them on fundamentals and on reading the game a step early. The team and their families finished the trip at a Los Angeles Dodgers game.
Coach Su’a on hitting
Coach Su’a has taught clinics for decades. In this one, filmed while he was head coach at West Los Angeles College, he teaches hitting to young players at a Santa Monica Baseball Academy camp.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next clinic?
Our next clinic season is in planning. Clinics usually run in the summer, when school and high school seasons are out. Leave your name in the form on this page and we’ll let you know when dates and locations are set.
How much do the clinics cost?
Nothing. Our clinics are free for every participant. They are funded by donations, grants and community sponsors.
What ages can participate?
All ages. Clinics are organized by age and experience, for young beginners through high school and college-age players. Tell us the player’s age in the form and we’ll let you know which clinic fits.
Do you offer softball clinics?
Yes. Coach Su’a teaches both baseball and softball: hitting, fielding, throwing and the mental side of the game.
Who coaches the clinics?
Clinics are led by Coach Murphy Su’a, a former NCAA Division I All-American and professional player with more than 40 years of coaching experience, with help from volunteer coaches.
Can my league or school host a clinic?
Yes. Leagues, schools and parks departments can request a free clinic for the coming season on our Get Involved page.
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