Do you want to improve your bat swing?  Check out some helpful tips for improving your swing, and be sure to stop by the Bat Cave at Roller Cave in Indianapolis, Indiana to try these techniques out soon! 

Keep your eye on the ball:

If you have ever played baseball in any capacity, we are sure you have heard this old adage. Keeping your eye on the ball is not nearly as easy as it sounds, however. It is not as much seeing the bat hit the ball, but more judging the path the ball is taking, and judging your distance so you can hit the ball when it comes to you.

Be mindful of the ups and downs:

Palm placement on the bat is very important. The ideal placement for your palms on a baseball bat is one palm up, and one palm down. This is the strongest position you can be in, and it gives you the most control over the bat. It will help you hit the ball with as much strength as possible.

Be sure to bend your arm:

For the best possible outcome, you want your elbow firmly planted against your side. This will make you the most powerful, and create more torque as you spin. The further away your elbow is from your side, the less power and leverage you will have, and the force of the baseball can actually work against you.

We hope you will try these tips out the next time you visit the bat cave, and remember to swing for the fences!

Here at Roller Cave in Indianapolis, Indiana, we love when adults either relive their youth, or learn something new. We love to see them on skates! We offer a variety of lessons for a variety of skill levels! There are do’s and dont’s of roller skating as an adult that we feel you should know though…

DO LET YOURSELF HAVE FUN!

Your life is stressful, to say the least, so let yourself let loose a little! Try to relax, and have a good time. Try not to worry about the kids, or dinner, or the meeting tomorrow. Just have a good time!

DON’T TRY TO SHOW OFF

Remember, you are there to have fun, not impress! Do not throw your back out, or fall and break a bone. Understand your limits, while still having a good time.

DO REMAIN RESPONSIBLE

Although you should let go, and have fun, do it in a way you will not regret in the morning. Retain your reputation and wits about you.

DON’T FORGET TO BE LIMBER

Learning to fall is a great tool to have in your belt! After all, even if you were an expert skater in your younger day, you may be a bit rusty. It is okay though, we teach you to fall!

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN

We offer lessons to skaters of all skill levels, and ages so find out what time works for you, and give us a call today! 317-898-1817

Although it is only the 16th of December, it seems as if December is already over! Just because it may seem this way does not mean it is! There is still a ton of fun to be had at Roller Cave!

December 18th and 19th, we are having our White Elephant Roll & Win, in addition to our Family R&B from 6-10 on the 18th, and a Santa Fun Jam as well as the Santa R&B Jam on the 19th. In honor of the holidays, the Boston Family is giving something back to their patrons, and are offering an “Our Gift To You” coupon! Wednesday December 23rd, from 12-3 pm, there will be a FREE Family Fun Skate with coupon, and a FREE Family R&B Skate from 6-9 pm! All of this is free as long as you print off the printer-friendly coupon found here!

On New Year’s Eve (Day) we will also be having a Kidz Mega Party to ring in the new year! You could be part of our biggest kidz skate party! You can roll. and bounce, and win! There will also be a huge balloon drop, interactive games, and the giant New Year’s Eve countdown, complete with noise makers, leis, Pepsi, and a slice of pizza. Get all of this with your admission of only $8!

Later that evening, we will host our New Year’s Eve Family Jam! From 6pm-1am, for only $25 admission and $3 skate rental, you get a super skate and super game system giveaway, prizes in the balloon drop, noise makers, games, special prizes, skee ball & air hockey tournaments, scooter races, dodgeball, and so much more! We hope to see you there! To find out more, visit our website!

With the Thanksgiving holiday literally upon us, we find ourselves in the middle of yet another holiday season. It may seem impossible to you, but fret not, we are here to help! At Roller Cave Family Fun Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, we do not want anyone to get overwhelmed from the holidays, so we have a way for you to de-stress, and get rid of those extra pounds you may have gained from that delicious turkey dinner (okay, probably not in one weekend, but exercise never hurt anyone)! We will be open on Black Friday and will be having many activities, as well as sales!

Our Skate Shop Sale will begin Friday at noon, so you can get a jump start on your holiday shopping! The sale runs through December 10th, but we encourage you to stock up early. You can get a free Skater’s Pack with any skate purchase or layaway. The skater’s pack includes free public skating admission, a pizza slice and soft drink, colored skate laces, and custom skate adjustment. It is a gift for the person who has everything! You can also save money on Friday with our Friday Family R&B Pizza Jam from 6-10pm! Jam out to R&B music with two pizza slices for only $8 admission! C’mon, you can’t be stressed when pizza is involved!

The weekend fun does not end there either! Saturday November 28th will be our Family Fun Skate from 12 noon to 3pm for only $7, as well as our Family R&B Jam from 3-11pm, also only $7. It will be a great way to relax with the family before the real hustle and bustle of the season get underway!

Roller Cave, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, has two spooky specials for you and your family this Halloween. So get your costumes ready and mark your calendars for some frightful fun at the end of this week!

MONSTER MASH SPECIAL

Stop by in your favorite Halloween costume from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday, October 30th for our wicked Monster Mash Special! This skate session will be a Family R&B Jam, with $10 admission (rentals extra). We will have Pizza, Pepsi, Glow Stuff, play Mummy Wrap, have a Costume Contest, skate and more!

Halloween Trunk or Treat Special

On Halloween itself, we will have a fantastic ‘Trunk or Treat’ special from 12:00 until 3:00pm and our Family Fun Special is $7 plus skate rentals (if necessary).

***No 3pm-8pm or 8pm-11pm sessions on Halloween.

After Halloween – Pizza Jam – Sunday, November 1st

Our Roller Cave skate sessions return back to normal for a while, with our Sunday Pizza Jam happening from 12:00-3:00pm for our Family Fun format and then from 3:00-6:00pm is our Family R&B format. Remember, when you attend our Sunday Pizza Jam, after you pay admission you will receive two pizza slices included in the cost! YUM!

No matter which day you come this weekend, you and your family or friends are sure to have a fantastic time! Stay safe and have fun Indianapolis, and have a Happy Halloween!!!
If you have any questions about our skate sessions or Halloween events, please contact us at Roller Cave by calling 317-898-1817. We look forward to speaking with you! Happy Halloween!!!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, so our team at Roller Cave of Indianapolis, IN has decided to make it our theme for the first half of the month. Learn more out why educating others about anti-bullying is so important by reading more below.

Bullying Awareness

Founded in 2006 by PACER.org, the National Bullying Prevention Month campaign has moved from a week long event to a month long campaign since the time of its inception. The purpose of this campaign is to provide nationwide awareness of bullying prevention and aims to squash old views about bullies, such as they are simply a ‘rite of passage’ for youth to deal with. In reality bullying can lead to lowered self esteem, self confidence and negative situations that many take into adulthood.

Helpful Resources

Many schools, businesses and organizations participate in bullying prevention during October. If you have children in school, it is likely they will be attending or participating in some form of anti-bullying program this month. However, if you would like to learn more about this topic or get some tips for speaking to your kids about bullying, here are a few helpful resources:

• Pacer Bullying Info.

• Stomp Out Bullying

• Stop Bullying

Roller Cave – Anti-Bullying Month

Join us at Roller Cave for our “Roll Out Bullying Daytime Specials” during Marion County School’s Fall Break, from October 7th – 9th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm; and then it is “Don’t Be a Grouch Week” on October 14th – 16th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.

Both weeks we will be having our ‘Kidz Fun Skate,’ with a Roller Cave *Specials* that include:

• Buy One Get One Free Admission
• FREE Skate Rental

We will also have a ‘Roll Out Bullying’ Wednesday Night skate session on October 14th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Be sure to check our schedule for more details and to plan your next visit!

We hope you take some time to speak with your children about bullying during the month of October. Let’s Roll Out Bullying together during October! Please feel free to bring the whole family to Roller Cave for a nice family fun night or fall break treat during this fun month!