Young Baseball Players Drill, Play, Slip and Slide at Mini Monarch Youth Camp

Young ballplayers gathered June 19-22 at ODU’s Bud Metheny Baseball Complex for the June Mini Monarch Youth Camp I. The camp included drills, instruction and controlled games, and ended with a slip-‘n’-slide event on the infield. Photos Chuck Thomas/ODU

Campers sprint between bases in a contest to determine who is the fastest. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Campers refine their infield skills. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A player scales the outfield wall during a pop-fly exercise. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A player keeps his eye on the ball while making a diving catch. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Coach Nick Murray chats with campers, ensuring their enjoyment and well-being. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The Bud Metheny Baseball Complex becomes a dynamic playground as various areas are used for games. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A young hitter strides into his swing. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A player rounds the bases after hitting a homer. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Eager players demonstrate patience as they await their turn at the plate. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

ODU Pitcher John Holobetz celebrates with a touch of pride after his team executed a double play. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

As the day on the ball field ends, players gather their equipment, eagerly anticipating another day of camp tomorrow. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

At the Bud Metheny Baseball Complex, campers forge friendships and create memories. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A young baseball player runs to first base.

A young baseball player fields the ball.

A young baseball player makes a catch at the outfield wall.

A young baseball player makes a diving catch.

A baseball coach talks to his young players.

Young baseball players play a game in front of a building with a sign that says "ODU Monarchs: Paul A. Keyes Hitting Facility."

A young baseball player gets ready to swing at a pitch.

A young baseball player rounds the bases after hitting a home run.

Young baseball players stand behind a screen and await their turn at bat.

A baseball coach celebrates a good play made by his young athletes.

Young players gather their equipment and leave the field.

A baseball glove rests on a dugout wall in front of a sign that reads "ODU Monarchs."