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Summer baseball and softball lessons set at Backyard Hackers; schedule, sites and policies
Backyard Hackers has its summer lesson blocks set: weekly sessions start the week after school lets out in Appleton and run five weeks, with no lessons on July 3–4 and makeups scheduled afterward [2]. Players can book either one 30‑minute lesson per week or two 30‑minute lessons per week, and are expected to practice on their own at least twice weekly to keep development moving [3].Instruction zeroes in on hitting, pitching development, arm‑care work and player mindset, led by instructor John, a decorated semi‑pro pitcher and experienced educator [3]. Sessions run at two familiar sites—the outdoor full‑size cage at 1207 N. Fernmeadow Dr. in the Colony Oaks area and an indoor location near downtown at 101 W. Edison St. [1].Policies are clearly spelled out: parents may observe but shouldn’t interject; punctuality is required and late arrivals reduce lesson time; helmets are optional for hitters and tennis shoes are recommended [4]. With 24+ hours’ notice, the coach will attempt a reschedule; under 24 hours, the lesson is forfeited. Reschedules are limited by coach, and weather cancellations are made up, with a first attempt typically on Friday of that week [4]. Booking details, instructor options and weekly schedules are posted on the site, with a programs hub collecting the organization’s offerings and media channels [1][2][3][5].