Start with the basics
Join Roogy, learn the diamond and discover what happens when we hit, throw, catch and run.
- Getting comfortable with a ball
- First throws and catches
- Hit from a tee
- Run the bases
⚾ Baseball starts here
Play baseball.
It's fun!
Roogy the Raptor says Raptor Ball is a fun, simple introduction to baseball for young beginners. Over four weeks, kids learn how to throw, catch, field, hit and run the bases— just like Roogy - then put it all together to play real baseball games tailored to their age and skill level.
- No baseball experience needed
- Short, active sessions
- Designed for beginners
- Collect Roogy achievement stickers
4 weeks
A simple first step instead of a big season commitment.
About 50–55 minutes
Fast-moving sessions with very little standing around.
One goal: have fun learning baseball
Confidence and participation come before competition.
For parents
Never played baseball before? Perfect.
Raptor Ball is built specifically for first-time players. We don't expect children — or parents — to already know baseball. We introduce the game one simple skill at a time and make sure every child gets plenty of turns.
Learn by doing
Small-group activities
Lots of hitting and throwing
Positive, beginner-friendly coaching
Simple baseball language
A clear next step when they're ready
The first four weeks
Four weeks. Four fundamentals.
Every session includes movement, throwing, catching, hitting, base running and a small-sided game. Each week has one main theme so kids can recognise their progress.
Raptor Thrower
Learn a simple throwing action and start sending the ball accurately to a teammate or target.
- Point, step, throw
- Partner throwing
- Fun target games
- Throw toward first base
Raptor Glove
Learn how to get ready, field a ground ball and use the glove as part of a real baseball play.
- Ready position
- Ground-ball fielding
- Catch and secure the ball
- Field it, then throw it
Raptor Hitter
Put the swing together, hit with confidence and then use all four weeks of skills in Raptor Ball.
- Balanced batting stance
- Eyes on the ball
- Swing and run
- Finish with a real game
Collect your progress
Learn it. Do it. Earn the sticker.
Every child gets a Raptor Ball progress card. The stickers are about participation and learning — not being the best player. Complete the four-week programme and earn the special Raptor Ready sticker.
Raptor Thrower
Raptor Glove
Raptor Hitter
+ weekly attendance
Raptor Ready
Completed the programme, learned the fundamentals and ready for the next baseball adventure.
The Raptors pathway
Raptor Ball is the beginning, not the destination.
Once a child is comfortable with the fundamentals, there is a clear pathway to keep learning and playing as they grow.
4-Week Raptor Ball
A low-pressure introduction for first-time baseball players.
U5 / U7 Raptor Ball
Tee-ball with age-appropriate rules, lots of touches and lots of fun.
U9 Rookie Ball
Coach-assisted pitching and more genuine baseball situations.
Youth Baseball
Continue developing skills, teamwork and game understanding.
Questions parents usually have
Starting should feel easy.
Does my child need baseball experience?
No. Raptor Ball is designed for children who are learning from the beginning.
What if my child isn't very confident yet?
That's exactly why the programme starts with simple activities, lots of repetition and small successes. We want confidence to grow over the four weeks.
Is it competitive?
The focus is learning, participation and fun. Children are introduced to how baseball works without making winning the reason they are there.
What happens after the four weeks?
We'll help families understand the most suitable next step based on age and readiness, including U5/U7 Raptor Ball and then U9 Rookie Ball.
Ready to join Roogy?
Give baseball a go without needing to know the game first. We'll teach the fundamentals and make the first four weeks fun.