12U League
Fridays · 6:00–9:00 PMTeam start times 6:00 or 7:30 PM
- Oct 23 — Week 1
- Oct 30 — Week 2
- Nov 6 — Week 3
- Nov 13 — Week 4
- Nov 20 — Week 5
- Nov 27 — Off (Thanksgiving)
- Dec 4 — Week 6
- Dec 11 — Week 7
- Dec 18 — Championship Night
CHICAGO’S BASEBALL & SOFTBALL HITTING LABThe next level.
The next level.
One rep
at a time.
Good coaching. Purposeful practice. Feedback you can use. Bring your game—we’ll help you find your next step.
ESTABLISH A FOCUS.PUT IN THE WORK.BUILD ON IT.
FALL 2026 · TEAMS FORMING NOWBaseball ends.
Baseball ends.
Competing doesn’t.
Keep the bats moving all offseason in the Swing Science Indoor Hitting League — fast-paced simulated games on HitTrax and our ProBatter video pitching simulator. With just 3–4 players per team, every hitter stays in it and racks up game-style reps all winter.
10U & 11U League
Sundays · 4:30–7:30 PMTeam start times 4:30 or 6:00 PM
- Oct 25 — Week 1
- Nov 1 — Week 2
- Nov 8 — Week 3
- Nov 15 — Week 4
- Nov 22 — Week 5
- Nov 29 — Week 6
- Dec 6 — Week 7
- Dec 13 — Championship Night
$700per team
3–4players per roster
7 weeks14 regular-season games
100+at-bats per season
Every teammakes the playoffs
HitTrax+ ProBatter simulator
How the league works
Every team plays a doubleheader each week on HitTrax, which turns each batted ball into a live simulated game result. Pitches come from our ProBatter video simulator at age-appropriate, game speed. With only 3–4 hitters per lineup, players get far more plate appearances than a traditional game.
- 14 regular-season games · two every week
- 100+ at-bats over the season
- Live standings and HitTrax stats
- Team and individual awards
Game format
- Roster 3–4 players; at least 3 present to play
- Two-game doubleheader every week — one home, one away
- Games are 7 innings or 35 minutes, whichever comes first
- No new inning begins after 30 minutes; regular-season games may end in a tie
- Home team selects the HitTrax stadium
Championship Night
Every team makes the playoffs. After the 7-week regular season, teams are seeded into two brackets — Gold (seeds 1–4) and Silver (seeds 5–8) — for semifinals and a championship game the same night. Playoff games cannot end in a tie.
Pitching — no balls or walks
The ProBatter is programmed to throw age-appropriate strikes to keep games moving and maximize competitive at-bats. There are no balls and no walks; three strikes is an out. Coaches or league staff may correct the count when HitTrax clearly misreads a pitch.
Rosters, substitutes & age
Register for the division you’ll play in the 2027 baseball season — Friday 12U, Sunday 10U & 11U. Designed for intermediate and advanced players comfortable facing game-speed pitching. If a player can’t make it, arrange a substitute before game day; we can help coordinate a comparable-level player to avoid forfeits.
Bats & equipment
Metal and composite bats must meet USA Baseball, USSSA or BBCOR standards; traditional wood bats are permitted. Helmets required at all times while hitting. No bunting. Each team helps collect baseballs after its half inning to keep games on schedule.
01 / MAKE THE NEXT REP COUNTWhat brings you
What brings you
to the cage?
Choose a coach, book space to practice, or take a closer look at your swing. You don’t have to know every metric to get started.
Private lessons.
Build your hitting fundamentals, work through a specific challenge, or develop your pitching and catching skills.
- Baseball & softball hitting
- Pitching & catching instruction
- Options for younger players
From $7030-minute hitting lesson
Explore lessons ↗Cage rentals.
Reserve a cage for focused practice. Choose ProBatter with HitTrax or the smaller cage for tee work and soft toss.
- ProBatter + HitTrax: $40 / 30 min
- ProBatter + HitTrax: $75 / 60 min
- Small base cage: $25 / 30 min
From $2530-minute small cage rental
Reserve cage time ↗Swing assessments.
Pair a baseline assessment with instruction to turn what you learn about your swing into something to work on.
- 30-minute baseline assessment
- 30 minutes of instruction
- Review your results with a coach
$13060-minute assessment + instruction
Explore assessments ↗Rates shown from our booking menu. Coach options, current availability, and final pricing are shown in Vagaro.
THE FEEDBACK LABEXPLORE A TRAINING FOCUS
01 / CONTACT
CONCEPTUAL ILLUSTRATION · NOT A PLAYER’S DATATurn contact into context.
Use batted-ball feedback to start a useful conversation about the swing.
02 / THE FEEDBACK BEHIND THE FEELThe numbers tell
The numbers tell
part of the story.
Coaching connects it.
The equipment helps you see the swing. The work is learning what to do with that information.
01
HitTrax
See batted-ball feedback and bring batting practice to life with simulated games and stadiums.
02
ProBatter
Train against a video pitching simulator in our equipped baseball cages.
03
See HitTrax gaming ↗Coaching + video
Connect the numbers to the movement, with instruction that gives your practice a purpose.
HITTRAX GAMING · GROUPS & PARTIESBring friends.
Bring friends.
Make it a game.
Every cage rental includes our HitTrax games — six ways to turn a session into a competition. Perfect for a night out with friends, a team build, or a birthday party in the cages.
Simulated Game
Build two teams and play a full simulated game — HitTrax calls balls and strikes, advances runners, and turns double plays. Play 3–9 innings and see who comes out on top.
Quality Hit (QHit)
Every hit is scored on exit velo, launch angle, distance, and outcome. Chase your personal best and compete with friends for the high score.
Home Run Derby
Swing for the fences in your favorite MLB stadiums off our pitching simulators. Fun for every skill level and a blast to watch.
Situational Hitting
Build custom sets of game scenarios and execute what the moment demands — with a “Clutch Factor” metric that scores your ability to do damage.
Around the World
Work across the field at set intervals, adding hit-type criteria for an extra challenge. A directional game to test you and your friends.
Skill Challenges
Set goals for reps, target exit velocities, and launch angles while your success rate is tallied automatically.
Six modules today, with more on the way. Games are included with every cage rental — bring a friend and make your next session a competition.
PARTIES & GROUP GAMING
Your crew. Our cages.
Book our 90-minute gaming session and bring the group — from home-run derbies to full nine-inning games on HitTrax. Recommended for up to 6 players; planning a birthday or a bigger group? Let us know and we’ll set it up. Renting the whole facility for a team event starts at $250/hour.
$22590-minute gaming session
Up to 6 players recommended
Up to 6 players recommended
03 / YOUR FIRST VISITA better session starts
A better session starts
with the right fit.
Tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll point you toward a useful place to start.
START WITH A LESSONA coach. A focus.
A coach. A focus.
A place to begin.
Choose hitting, pitching, or catching instruction. For a younger player, start with the fundamentals and build from there.
See lesson options ↗Need help deciding? Call 312-219-9013THE GAME IS BETTER TOGETHERSame team.
Same team.
Next level.
Make room for a team practice, small-group session, or HitTrax competition. We’ll help you plan the space and time for your group.
Whole-facility rental starts at $250/hour. Call before booking; instructors are not included.04 / FIND THE LABYour next stop.
Get directions
Your next stop.
Lawrence Avenue.
Come for a lesson. Make time for practice.
Find us near Lawrence & Western.
SWING SCIENCE HITTING LAB2425 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Chicago, IL 60625
Plan your visit: check session availability before heading over.
BEFORE YOU WALK INA little prep.
A little prep.
A better visit.
Is this for baseball and softball?
Both. We offer baseball and softball hitting instruction and HitTrax training. Our ProBatter simulators use baseballs; contact us to choose the right cage and setup for softball.
What should we wear?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym or turf shoes. No cleats, please.
How many players can use a rental?
Standard cage rentals are listed for up to two players. Contact us in advance for a larger group or team session.
Where do I see times and coach availability?
Our live schedule is in Vagaro. Choose your service to see current options and pricing.
Open the booking schedule ↗Where can I park?
There is street parking near the facility, including metered spaces along Lawrence Avenue. Check posted signs for current restrictions.
Your next rep
starts here.
Book your next session ↗Baseball. Softball. Your next step.