Jensyn Smestad
Catching > Throwing Arm Strength
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
3.0 / 5
Jensyn Smestad , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Throwing / Arm Strength (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:37 PM
Jensyn Smestad , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Throwing / Arm Strength (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:37 PM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
3.0 / 5
You’re showing great mechanics for your age, which is a testament to your hard work and natural ability. One area to focus on is anticipating the throw. By staying mentally a step ahead and preparing for where the ball is going, you’ll be ready to react quickly and efficiently in game situations.
Work on staying low throughout your movements. This will help you maintain balance and control, making it easier to adjust to the play and secure the ball cleanly. Also, remember to consistently give a good, clear target for your teammates. A solid target not only helps the thrower but also ensures you’re in the best position to make the play.
Keep working hard and refining these areas. You’ve got a great foundation and a lot of potential—keep building on it, and you’ll continue to excel. Fantastic work for your age—keep it up!
Work on staying low throughout your movements. This will help you maintain balance and control, making it easier to adjust to the play and secure the ball cleanly. Also, remember to consistently give a good, clear target for your teammates. A solid target not only helps the thrower but also ensures you’re in the best position to make the play.
Keep working hard and refining these areas. You’ve got a great foundation and a lot of potential—keep building on it, and you’ll continue to excel. Fantastic work for your age—keep it up!
Jensyn Smestad , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Throwing / Arm Strength (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:37 PM
Catching > Receiving
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3.0 / 5
N/A
Great job with the motion of your glove and presenting it parallel to the ground—you’re showing strong fundamentals in your receiving skills. One thing to focus on is anticipating the movement of your glove before the pitch arrives. By starting to bring your glove down as the ball is coming in, you can execute the entire motion—catching, presenting, and framing—in one smooth, fluid action.
This adjustment will not only improve your efficiency but also help you make borderline pitches look more appealing to the umpire. The smoother your glove movement, the more natural and effective your framing will become. Keep working on these details, and your receiving skills will continue to elevate to the next level. Great work overall—keep it up!
This adjustment will not only improve your efficiency but also help you make borderline pitches look more appealing to the umpire. The smoother your glove movement, the more natural and effective your framing will become. Keep working on these details, and your receiving skills will continue to elevate to the next level. Great work overall—keep it up!
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:50 AM
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:50 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3.0 / 5
N/A
Great job with the motion of your glove and presenting it parallel to the ground—you’re showing strong fundamentals in your receiving skills. One thing to focus on is anticipating the movement of your glove before the pitch arrives. By starting to bring your glove down as the ball is coming in, you can execute the entire motion—catching, presenting, and framing—in one smooth, fluid action.
This adjustment will not only improve your efficiency but also help you make borderline pitches look more appealing to the umpire. The smoother your glove movement, the more natural and effective your framing will become. Keep working on these details, and your receiving skills will continue to elevate to the next level. Great work overall—keep it up!
This adjustment will not only improve your efficiency but also help you make borderline pitches look more appealing to the umpire. The smoother your glove movement, the more natural and effective your framing will become. Keep working on these details, and your receiving skills will continue to elevate to the next level. Great work overall—keep it up!
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:50 AM
Catching > Blocking
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3.0 / 5
Great job handling the adversity of not having your gear and adjusting to blocking off a mat. That adaptability is a strong indicator of your focus and determination. One area to work on is ensuring both knees drop when you block. This will create a more effective barrier and improve your ability to control the ball.
Also, make sure your throwing hand stays securely behind your glove during the block to protect it and keep it ready for a quick transition if needed. Pay attention to your posture—your chin should stay tucked against your chest to help absorb the ball and prevent it from bouncing too far away. At times, your chest is too tall, which can cause the ball to ricochet farther than desired. Aim to get your upper body bent slightly forward at about a 45-degree angle to ensure the ball stays close for a quick recovery.
Keep practicing these adjustments, and you’ll see improvements in your blocking consistency and control. Great work so far—keep building on it!
Also, make sure your throwing hand stays securely behind your glove during the block to protect it and keep it ready for a quick transition if needed. Pay attention to your posture—your chin should stay tucked against your chest to help absorb the ball and prevent it from bouncing too far away. At times, your chest is too tall, which can cause the ball to ricochet farther than desired. Aim to get your upper body bent slightly forward at about a 45-degree angle to ensure the ball stays close for a quick recovery.
Keep practicing these adjustments, and you’ll see improvements in your blocking consistency and control. Great work so far—keep building on it!
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:10 AM
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:10 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3.0 / 5
Great job handling the adversity of not having your gear and adjusting to blocking off a mat. That adaptability is a strong indicator of your focus and determination. One area to work on is ensuring both knees drop when you block. This will create a more effective barrier and improve your ability to control the ball.
Also, make sure your throwing hand stays securely behind your glove during the block to protect it and keep it ready for a quick transition if needed. Pay attention to your posture—your chin should stay tucked against your chest to help absorb the ball and prevent it from bouncing too far away. At times, your chest is too tall, which can cause the ball to ricochet farther than desired. Aim to get your upper body bent slightly forward at about a 45-degree angle to ensure the ball stays close for a quick recovery.
Keep practicing these adjustments, and you’ll see improvements in your blocking consistency and control. Great work so far—keep building on it!
Also, make sure your throwing hand stays securely behind your glove during the block to protect it and keep it ready for a quick transition if needed. Pay attention to your posture—your chin should stay tucked against your chest to help absorb the ball and prevent it from bouncing too far away. At times, your chest is too tall, which can cause the ball to ricochet farther than desired. Aim to get your upper body bent slightly forward at about a 45-degree angle to ensure the ball stays close for a quick recovery.
Keep practicing these adjustments, and you’ll see improvements in your blocking consistency and control. Great work so far—keep building on it!
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:10 AM
Training Videos
Mechanics of Blocking
Mechanics of Blocking
Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee)
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3 / 5
Your mechanics look great and provide a strong foundation for consistent performance. One area to refine is your balance at the finish. Focus on staying controlled and stable through your swing to maximize your power and accuracy. A balanced finish not only improves your consistency but also ensures you’re in the best position to make adjustments for the next pitch.
When you get loaded, make sure you take the knob of your bat directly to the catcher as you prepare to swing. From there, bring the knob straight to the baseball, avoiding any unnecessary loops in your swing path. A direct bat path will keep your swing compact, efficient, and powerful.
After contact, focus on staying through the ball with your hands, extending your bat path all the way toward centerfield. This follow-through ensures you’re maximizing your extension and keeping the barrel in the zone longer, which leads to harder and more consistent contact. Keep working on these details, and you’ll see even greater improvements in your swing. Excellent work so far—keep it up!
When you get loaded, make sure you take the knob of your bat directly to the catcher as you prepare to swing. From there, bring the knob straight to the baseball, avoiding any unnecessary loops in your swing path. A direct bat path will keep your swing compact, efficient, and powerful.
After contact, focus on staying through the ball with your hands, extending your bat path all the way toward centerfield. This follow-through ensures you’re maximizing your extension and keeping the barrel in the zone longer, which leads to harder and more consistent contact. Keep working on these details, and you’ll see even greater improvements in your swing. Excellent work so far—keep it up!
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 11:06 AM
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 11:06 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3 / 5
Your mechanics look great and provide a strong foundation for consistent performance. One area to refine is your balance at the finish. Focus on staying controlled and stable through your swing to maximize your power and accuracy. A balanced finish not only improves your consistency but also ensures you’re in the best position to make adjustments for the next pitch.
When you get loaded, make sure you take the knob of your bat directly to the catcher as you prepare to swing. From there, bring the knob straight to the baseball, avoiding any unnecessary loops in your swing path. A direct bat path will keep your swing compact, efficient, and powerful.
After contact, focus on staying through the ball with your hands, extending your bat path all the way toward centerfield. This follow-through ensures you’re maximizing your extension and keeping the barrel in the zone longer, which leads to harder and more consistent contact. Keep working on these details, and you’ll see even greater improvements in your swing. Excellent work so far—keep it up!
When you get loaded, make sure you take the knob of your bat directly to the catcher as you prepare to swing. From there, bring the knob straight to the baseball, avoiding any unnecessary loops in your swing path. A direct bat path will keep your swing compact, efficient, and powerful.
After contact, focus on staying through the ball with your hands, extending your bat path all the way toward centerfield. This follow-through ensures you’re maximizing your extension and keeping the barrel in the zone longer, which leads to harder and more consistent contact. Keep working on these details, and you’ll see even greater improvements in your swing. Excellent work so far—keep it up!
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 11:06 AM
Catching > Receiving
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:50 AM
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:50 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:50 AM
Catching > Blocking
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:10 AM
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:10 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:10 AM
Training Videos
Mechanics of Blocking
Mechanics of Blocking
Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee)
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 11:06 AM
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 11:06 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
Jensyn Smestad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 11:06 AM
PLAYERS WAY EVALUATION AND TEST SCORE
ATHLETES FIRST - DEVELOPMENT DRIVEN - POTENTIAL MAXIMIZED
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Signifies that the participant has a good understanding of the skill or concept and can execute it most of the time. They have reached a proficient level of competency.
Reflects a participant with a full understanding of the concept and skill. They are capable of consistently implementing it into their work, demonstrating a high level of mastery.
Work on staying low throughout your movements. This will help you maintain balance and control, making it easier to adjust to the play and secure the ball cleanly. Also, remember to consistently give a good, clear target for your teammates. A solid target not only helps the thrower but also ensures you’re in the best position to make the play.
Keep working hard and refining these areas. You’ve got a great foundation and a lot of potential—keep building on it, and you’ll continue to excel. Fantastic work for your age—keep it up!