Like advertising, baseball relies on great pitches, a loyal fan base, and the power of grown men in animal costumes to sway public opinion. Learn the fundamentals of America's pastime with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$24 for a batting-cage package (a $55 total value)

• Five 15-minute batting-cage sessions (a $10 value each)
Two soft drinks and two popcorns (a $5 value)

$49 for a father-son baseball-clinic package on Friday, July 20 at 6 p.m. (up to a $120 total value)

• Registration fee for the clinic (up to a $50 value)
• T-shirt (a $15 value)
• Five 15-minute batting-cage sessions (a $10 value each)
Two soft drinks and two popcorns (a $5 value)

$49 for a baseball-fundamentals-camp package on Saturday, July 21 at 4 p.m. (up to a $110 total value)

• Registration fee for the camp (up to a $40 value)
• T-shirt (a $15 value)
• Five 15-minute batting-cage sessions (a $10 value each)
Two soft drinks and two popcorns (a $5 value)

Strike Zone's squad of experienced coaches hosts two-hour clinics and camps to imbue beginning ballplayers with the fundamental skills and lifetime virtues of the game of baseball. During the father-son clinic, instructors lead progeny through drills designed to form a better understanding of the game as fathers gain insight into their own instruction with personal feedback and a take-home pamphlet. The fundamental-skills camp digs deeper into the dugout, imparting tricks for hitting, base stealing, and infield and outfield play. Dedicated to promoting confidence, concentration, and control, the staff also expounds upon more advanced skills such as bunting, pitching, and retrieving the packs of gum hidden under second base.