Winter session: 1/26 - 3/23 (no class 3/16)

Spring session: 3/30 - 5/18

Classes are on Mondays at Ron Parker from 10:00 am - 11:30 am (weather permitting)

Backyard Rule’s Homeschool Hitters is a fun, safe, and engaging baseball and softball program designed specifically for homeschool students in grades 1–5. Whether your child is brand new to the game or already loves swinging a bat, Homeschool Hitters welcomes all skill levels and focuses on building confidence, coordination, and a love for sports.

Classes are held at Ron Parker Park in St. Augustine, Florida on Mondays from 10:00–11:30 a.m., making it a perfect addition to your homeschool schedule. To ensure a safe and positive experience, all bats and balls are provided and are made from lightweight and soft materials, allowing kids to fearlessly learn proper catching, throwing, and hitting techniques.

Our experienced instructors offer excellent instruction in both baseball and softball fundamentals, including throwing, catching, hitting, base running, and basic game awareness. While sport-specific skills are taught, the program also emphasizes overall athletic development, helping children improve balance, hand-eye coordination, agility, and teamwork—skills that carry over into any sport or physical activity.

At Backyard Rules, we believe character matters just as much as competition. Homeschool Hitters places a strong emphasis on sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and encouragement, creating an environment where kids can grow socially as well as physically.

Sibling discounts are available, making it easier for multiple children to participate. Homeschool Hitters is more than just a baseball program—it’s a positive, active community where kids learn, play, and thrive!

Testimonials

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Meet Coach Nate!

After a childhood spent fielding ground balls and playing Wiffle ball in the backyard, I left Cincinnati, OH to play Baseball 800 miles away at Flagler College. Upon graduating, I launched Backyard Rule with the goal of sharing my love for the game and inspiring others to play.

I feel so lucky to have had great coaches when I was young. Very few of them had extensive Baseball backgrounds or pro-level credentials. They simply made it fun and cared for their players. Sure, I can remember winning a few games and making some great plays, but what led me to fall in love with the game is the pure joy I felt while playing.

Quality instruction and winning records are not what makes a coach great, especially at the youth level. Great coaches inspire players to work hard on their own when nobody is looking. 100 swings or balls bounced off the wall every day will develop a players skills faster than a 1 hour “professional” lesson each week. If your kid is not working on their own, STOP paying for those lessons!

Here’s a hard pill to swallow… About 7% of high school players go on to play in college, but less than 1% receive full-ride scholarships. Even less go on to play pro, and of those that do, even less are paid millions. Sure, your son or daughter may be the next big thing, but probably not. The good news is that 100% of those who play make friendships, core memories, overcome failure, and build character. You don’t have to be the next Bryce Harper or Shohei Ohtani. Just get out there and play!

Full transparency, as much as I wish I could be at every school and personally work with every one of our players, our program has outgrown the ability to be a one-man show. Our coaching staff are all equipped with the knowledge and recourses necessary to replicate the same atmosphere that this amazing community has shown so much support for.

Thank you so much for reading and for considering Backyard Rule. Feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions about our program!

nate@backyardrule.com

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Thank you so much for considering our program! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out anytime by emailing:

nate@backyardrule.com