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Baseball Basics @ JPLEX

The fundamentals, taught where kids actually are.

Baseball Basics meets players at their junction — throwing, catching, hitting and moving with confidence, in an environment where trying hard counts more than looking good.

Who it's for: Boys and girls ages 2–9, new and developing players building fundamentals.

Program details

Baseball Basics — the nuts and bolts

Age-appropriate baseball and T-ball fundamentals, with individual skill development in throwing, fielding, hitting and understanding the game.

2027 class times (Central)

  • Ages 2–3Saturdays · 9:00 – 9:50 AM
  • Ages 4–5Saturdays or Sundays · 10:00 – 10:55 AM
  • Ages 6–7Saturdays or Sundays · 11:00 – 11:55 AM
  • Ages 8–9Sundays · 9:00 – 9:55 AM

2027 price

$150

per child, per session of 8 weekly classes, on one selected class day.

Included: up to 45 minutes of batting-cage access outside of class time, on each day your child's class is held.

Location
5620 Crawford Street, Elmwood, LA 70123
Instructor
Brad Crescioni, Program Director
Shoes
Tennis shoes required; no cleats.
Gear
Bring your baseball gear! Don't have any? No worries — we have equipment you can borrow. When you're ready to purchase gear for your little ballplayer, our knowledgeable coaches can point you in the right direction.
Parents (ages 2–3)
For ages 2–3, parent participation isn't required. We encourage first letting your child try without direct assistance, but parents are always welcome to step in and help as they see fit on any class day.

Questions? Text 504-356-1812 or email info@junctionplacesportsplex.com. Unexpected changes are announced by email and digital platforms, text and phone.

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Upcoming — 2027

2027 Baseball Basics sessions

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Each session is 8 weekly classes per group on one selected class day, Saturdays or Sundays as listed in the program details. All times Central. 2027 registration is not open yet — 2026 sessions below are the ones you can register for today.

WinterJanuary 9 – February 28, 2027
Saturday classes (8)
Jan 9 · Jan 16 · Jan 23 · Jan 30 · Feb 6 · Feb 13 · Feb 20 · Feb 27
Sunday classes (8)
Jan 10 · Jan 17 · Jan 24 · Jan 31 · Feb 7 · Feb 14 · Feb 21 · Feb 28
SpringMarch 20 – May 16, 2027No classes Easter weekend (March 27 & 28).
Saturday classes (8)
Mar 20 · Apr 3 · Apr 10 · Apr 17 · Apr 24 · May 1 · May 8 · May 15
Sunday classes (8)
Mar 21 · Apr 4 · Apr 11 · Apr 18 · Apr 25 · May 2 · May 9 · May 16
SummerJune 5 – July 25, 2027
Saturday classes (8)
Jun 5 · Jun 12 · Jun 19 · Jun 26 · Jul 3 · Jul 10 · Jul 17 · Jul 24
Sunday classes (8)
Jun 6 · Jun 13 · Jun 20 · Jun 27 · Jul 4 · Jul 11 · Jul 18 · Jul 25
Late Summer / Early FallAugust 14 – October 3, 2027
Saturday classes (8)
Aug 14 · Aug 21 · Aug 28 · Sep 4 · Sep 11 · Sep 18 · Sep 25 · Oct 2
Sunday classes (8)
Aug 15 · Aug 22 · Aug 29 · Sep 5 · Sep 12 · Sep 19 · Sep 26 · Oct 3
Late Fall / Early WinterOctober 23 – December 12, 2027
Saturday classes (8)
Oct 23 · Oct 30 · Nov 6 · Nov 13 · Nov 20 · Nov 27 · Dec 4 · Dec 11
Sunday classes (8)
Oct 24 · Oct 31 · Nov 7 · Nov 14 · Nov 21 · Nov 28 · Dec 5 · Dec 12

Open now — 2026

Remaining 2026 sessions

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Upcoming Baseball Basics classes

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Meet the player where they are

Some players are learning to catch. Some are chasing a spot on a competitive roster. Baseball Basics starts at the junction the player is actually at and builds from there — no one is asked to do what they can't do, and everyone is shown how to do more.

Want one-on-one time instead of a class? Ask about private lessons.

Class calendar

Live Baseball Basics schedule (Central time). Scroll inside the calendar to move between months.