Coatesville Little League By-Laws
Coatesville Little League By-Laws These by-laws are designed to encourage every players development, encourage safety, and to encourage players are ready to play at the next league level. There are bylaws for each level (tball, Minor C, Minor B, Minor A, Majors and 50/70) In order to ensure we maintain a positive environment we have instilled the following rules. Every team is required to provide Snack bar coverage during games. If a team fails to provide coverage, they could forfeit their game. We have instilled a uniform requirement for all coaches. Coaches need to wear a Polo shirt, League provided Shirt or a Jersey matching the team they are coaching. No Tank tops, cut-off shorts, or bandanas are allowed. Any coach not adhering to this policy will be asked to leave the complex. Only coaches and assistant coaches with proper clearances will be allowed in dugouts and on field during games and practices. All coaches will be required to wear official league ID at all league events when acting in a capacity as a coach or league volunteer.
Signature:_________________________________________ Date:_____________________________________________ Coatesville Little League By-Laws
TABLE OF CONTENTS T-ball Division bylaws
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Minor C Division By-laws (Future Use)
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Minor B Division By-laws
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Minor A Division By-laws
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Major Division By-laws
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Intermediate 50/70 Division By-laws
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Juniors Division By-law
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Appendix 1) Warmup routines 2) Pitcher warm up routines
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Coatesville T-Ball By-Laws 1) All players will start off hitting off Tee. 2) Soft (Safety balls) must be used no exceptions!! 3) Coaches need to teach base running or turning towards second a. Players need to know to overrun first base 4) All players will advance to next base 5) Every player will get a turn to bat every inning 6) Outs don’t count, but coaches need to encourage and celebrate outs as they occur 7) Games will only be 3 innings played or an hour in length. 8) Half way through season players need to advance to hitting live pitching a. Soft toss is the leagues required pitching b. Only 3 pitches allowed then players must hit off a T 9) Home team Rakes and lines field before the game . 10) Away team rakes field after the game.
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Coatesville Minor C By-Laws (Future Use)
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Coatesville Minor B Division By-laws No inning start after 1 hour 45 minutes 5 runs an inning limit. When team is leading by 15 or more points the game will end after 4 innings. Losing team will have unlimited runs in the 4th inning. If losing team scores 5 or more runs in the 4th inning they can advance to 5th inning. If the losing team doesn’t score any runs the game will end in 4 innings. When a team is leading by 10 or more points in 5th inning game will end after 5 innings. 1. Last inning unlimited runs 2. One advance on overthrows 3. Runner must stop running when cutoff man or infielder has possession of ball. If runner is between bases they can advance to next base and must stop. If fielder throws ball in the direction of the runner and fielder misses the ball, the runner can advance to next base. 4. Pass balls are allowed. If a runner hits ball and while proceeding to base and ball goes past the fielder playing the base, the runner can advance to next base and will not count as a steal. Can advance on pass balls only twice an inning 5. Base runner may run first to third, second to home. Batter runner may run up to second base. 6.
If baserunner over runs 2nd or 3rd and are tagged by fielder, they are out.
7. Home team rakes field and lines field before game 8. Away team rakes field after game 9. Each team is to provide snack bar coverage during games, League has a rule that can be enforced. Any team that fails to provide snack bar coverage could forfeit game. Use your team moms to schedule snack bar coverage. Could be 4 half hour, 2 hour or 1 2 hour. 10. Coaches ump their own games 11. Home team provides 2 game balls at end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player.] 12. Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game.
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13. Start of season a. First 3 innings machine pitch. The rest of game player pitch. If 3 batters are walked in an inning by player pitcher, coach will pitch the rest of that inning. 14. Coach must pitch from rubber or in contact with front of mound. 15. After May 7th a. Player pitch entire game. If 3 batters are walked in an inning any batter that obtains 4 balls after that the coach will come in and pitch until that batter is retired(put out in the field or struck out)or reaches base. Player resumes pitching with next batter. 16. Underhand pitches by coach cannot go above batters head. Pitch Counts per Green Book
1-20 pitches21-35 pitches 36-50 pitches 51-65 pitches. 66-75 pitches -
0 days rest 1 day rest 2 days rest. (Max pitches allowed for 7-8 year olds) 3 days rest 4 days rest. (Max pitches allowed for 9-10 year olds)
If pitcher reaches any threshold while facing a batter pitcher may finish batter. If pitcher does not pitch to another batter, pitch count reverts back to threshold limit. 17. Steals are allowed. Player can come off base after ball reaches batter and proceed to steal base. a. Only 2 steals an inning b. When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. 18. One base advance on overthrows. 19. No advance on overthrow from catcher back to pitcher. 20. One bunt allowed per inning. If batter shows bunt they may not pull back and swing away. 21. Only 3 coaches allowed inside dugout
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Coatesville Minor A Division By-Laws 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9.
No inning start after 1 hour 45 minutes Five runs max every inning No infield fly run until May 7th Players are allowed to bunt. Three (3) successful steals on the bases and one at home. Player can come off base when ball reaches batter and proceed to steal base. a. ‘No’ stealing when either the pitching machine or coach is pitching b. When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. Runners may advance on overthrow to pitcher Unlimited steals after May 7th Player may advance on overthrow to 2nd or 3rd from catcher but advance counts against steal count.. So that play would count as 2 steals. All player pitch
Pitch Counts per Green Book
1-20 pitches21-35 pitches 36-50 pitches 51-65 pitches. 66-75 pitches -
0 days rest 1 day rest 2 days rest. (Max pitches allowed for 7-8 year olds) 3 days rest 4 days rest. (Max pitches allowed for 9-10 year olds)
If pitcher reaches any threshold while facing a batter pitcher may finish batter. If pitcher does not pitch to another batter, pitch count reverts back to threshold limit. 10. Pitchers are allowed to stay in game and play another position. a. Pitchers cannot play catcher if they have pitched 41 or more pitches during the game/day. b. Catchers who have caught more than 3 innings aren’t allowed to pitch. 11. Pitchers can only Pitch one game a day no matter how many pitches pitched. 12. Runners can continue to advance until ball gets back to the pitcher on rubber. 13. One base only on overthrow on play. 14. Only 3 coaches allowed in dugout a. While team is in field all coaches must be inside the dugout fenced in area 15. Home team provides 2 game balls At end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player. 16. Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game Coatesville Little League By-Laws
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Coatesville Majors Division By-Laws 1)
All player pitch. a. Players 9 to 10 75 pitches a game b. Players 11 to 12 85 pitches a game c. Players pitching 1 to 20 pitches requires (0) days rest d. Players pitching 21 to 35 pitches requires (1) days rest e. Players pitching 16 to 50 pitches requires (2) days rest f. Players pithing 51 to 65 pitches requires (3) days rest g. Players pitching 66 or more pitches require (4) days rest
2)
Steals are allowed. Player can lead base after ball crosses the plate. a.
3)
There will be a limit of 3 successful steals and 1 steal at home. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal limit b. If a ball goes by catcher and runner advances to next base it will count as another steal. Pitchers are allowed to stay in game and play another position. a. b.
Pitchers cannot play catcher if they have pitched 41 or more pitches during the game.. Catchers whom have caught four or more innings aren’t allowed to pitch.
4)
Pitchers can only Pitch one game a day no matter how many pitches pitched.
5)
Players are allowed to bunt
6)
Pass balls are allowed. If a runner hits ball and while proceeding to base and ball goes past the fielder playing the base, the runner can advance to next base. a.
7) 8)
Runner will be allowed one base on an over throw.
Runners can continue to advance until ball gets back to the pitcher on rubber and is ready to pitch. Only 3 coaches allowed in dugout a.
While team is field all coaches must be inside the duguout fenced in area
9)
Home rakes and lines field before the game
10)
Away team rakes field after the game
11)
All teams are required to provide snack bar coverage. Any team failing to provide snack bar coverage could forfeit their game.
12)
Home team provides 2 game balls. At end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player.
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Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game.
14)
Steals are allowed. Player can come off base after ball crosses home plate and proceed to steal base. a. b. c.
Only 2 steals an inning When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. Unsuccessul steals don’t count towards inning steal count.
16)
Bunting is allowed
17)
Only 3 coaches allowed inside dugout
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Coatesville 50/70 Intermediate Division By-laws 1)
All games are 7 inning games and must be limited to 2 hour time span
2)
All player pitch. a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
3)
4)
Players 9 to 10 75 pitches a game Players 11 to 12 85 pitches a game Players pitching 1 to 20 pitches requires (0) days rest Players pitching 21 to 35 pitches requires (1) days rest Players pitching 16 to 50 pitches requires (2) days rest Players pithing 51 to 65 pitches requires (3) days rest Players pitching 66 or more pitches require (4) days rest
Steals are allowed. Player can lead base after ball crosses the plate. a.
There will be a limit of 3 successful steals and 1 steal at home. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal limit
b.
If a ball goes by catcher and runner advances to next base it will count as another steal.
Pitchers are allowed to stay in game and play another position. a.
Pitchers cannot play catcher if they have pitched 41 or more pitches during the game.
b.
Catchers whom have caught four or more innings aren’t allowed to pitch.
5)
Pitchers can only Pitch one game a day no matter how many pitches pitched.
6)
Players are allowed to bunt
7)
Pass balls are allowed. If a runner hits ball and while proceeding to base and ball goes past the fielder playing the base, the runner can advance to next base. a.
Runner will be allowed one base on an over throw.
8)
Runners can continue to advance until ball gets back to the pitcher on rubber and is ready to pitch.
9)
Only 3 coaches allowed in dugout a.
While team is field all coaches must be inside the duguout fenced in area
10)
Home rakes and lines field before the game
11)
Away team rakes field after the game
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Home team provides 2 game balls At end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player.
13)
Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game.
14)
Steals are allowed. Player can come off base after ball crosses home plate and proceed to steal base. a. b. c.
Only 3 steals an inning with a 4th at home. When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal count.
15)
Bunting is allowed
16)
Only 3 coaches allowed inside dugout
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Coatesville Juniors Division By-laws 1)
All games are 7 inning games and must be limited to 2 hour time span
2)
All player pitch. a. Players 9 to 10 75 pitches a game b. Players 11 to 12 85 pitches a game c. Players pitching 1 to 20 pitches requires (0) days rest d. Players pitching 21 to 35 pitches requires (1) days rest e. Players pitching 16 to 50 pitches requires (2) days rest f. Players pithing 51 to 65 pitches requires (3) days rest g. Players pitching 66 or more pitches require (4) days rest
2)
Steals are allowed. Player can lead base after ball crosses the plate. a. There will be a limit of 3 successful steals and 1 steal at home. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal limit b. If a ball goes by catcher and runner advances to next base it will count as another steal.
3) a. b.
Pitchers are allowed to stay in game and play another position. Pitchers cannot play catcher if they have pitched 41 or more pitches during the game. Catchers whom have caught four or more innings aren’t allowed to pitch.
4)
Pitchers can only Pitch one game a day no matter how many pitches pitched.
5)
Players are allowed to bunt
6)
Pass balls are allowed. If a runner hits ball and while proceeding to base and ball goes past the fielder playing the base, the runner can advance to next base. a. Runner will be allowed one base on an over throw.
7)
Runners can continue to advance until ball gets back to the pitcher on rubber and is ready to pitch.
8)
Only 3 coaches allowed in dugout a. While team is field all coaches must be inside the duguout fenced in area
9)
Home rakes and lines field before the game
10)
Away team rakes field after the game
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11)
Home team provides 2 game balls At end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player.
12)
Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game.
13)
Steals are allowed. Player can come off base after ball crosses home plate and proceed to steal base. a. b. c.
Only 3 steals an inning with a 4th at home. When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal count.
14)
Bunting is allowed
15)
Only 3 coaches allowed inside dugout
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Sample Practice Drills & Skills
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Skills Development Chart In an effort to provide a more consistent and comprehensive message to Players and Coaches a Skills Development Chart has been designed. Hitting Coaching TIP: Pitch From Knee or Front - Toss Dropping bat after swing [not throwing it] Avoiding getting hit by pitch Grip 1st knuckles almost aligned w/ 2nd knuckles of opp. hand Relaxed fingers - Handle not deep in hand Stance Athletic position / knees bent / toes pointed straight Feet in direct line to pitcher -1 foot not closer to plate than other Hands held at rear shoulder / ear area Elbows lower than knob of bat – back elbow not up high Step –n- Load Hands load or move back towards catcher Stride open to pitcher Swing Sequence = Feet, Step-n-Load, Hips, Hands, Point of Contact, Extension, Finish Hands should be Palm Up & Palm Down at POC Timing (Adjust Speeds)
T-Ball
Minor B
Minor A
50 / 70
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Coach Yes / No
Bunting Sacrifice Bunting (Bottom Hand Remains – Top Hand Moves up Barrel)(Pivot Technique)
Throwing Gripping 4 – Seams of Baseball Break Hands - Show Ball Behind Player Step (Plant – Rotate Hips)(Shoulder Slightly Closed) Arm Movement (Elbow leads hand and hand at Ear Level) Arm Finish over Glove
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Use Two Hands Ball Above Waist Fingers Up Ball Below Waist Fingers Down
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Ready Position (Gator or Butter Fly) Glove & Hand Spacing 6” Step Left Foot to Right Foot Step In Ready Position Glove Arm fully Extended Flat Footed (Use Ground to Move) Ground Balls (At Player, Left, Right, Slow Roller, Short Hop) Quick Feet Outfield Cuts Double Cuts Run Down Bunt Defense Short & 2nd Base Back up Pitcher ATTACK Ball
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Catching
Infield Play
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Throws to 1st & Home
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Ready Position Range & Call Ball React to all Fly Balls Know What Base to Throw To Crow Hop Drop Step Right & Left
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Run Through 1st Base Running to 2nd (Make Turns) Take a Lead at 1st 1st to 3rd Take Leads at 2nd Take Leads at 3rd Sliding Squeeze Bunting Take a Secondary Lead off 1st
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Position 1 (No one on Base) Position 2 (Runners on Base) Blocking (Dropping to Knees) Blocking (Moving Body Left & Right) Framing Pitches - Backing Up 1st Calling Plays - Fielding Bunts - Fielding Pop-Ups
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Basic Windup (Stance –Balance-Glove/Hand Position) Break Hands Show Ball Behind Stride towards Plate Hips Rotate while shoulders stay closed Elbow leads Hand Hand / Ball Throw 3 inches in-front of lead stride foot Finish Balance & Fielding Position
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Outfield Play
Base Running
Catcher
Pitching
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Dynamic Warm Up Warm-up focuses on groin, hamstrings, quads, hip flexors and core, 2 x 10 yards for each exercise. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14.
Monster Kicks Quad Stretch with Toe Touch Butt Kicks High Knees Side – Foot Touches Cradle Walk Cobra Poses Inch Worms Skip forward / skip backward Walking lunges Lateral Lunges Reverse Lunge with Twist Hops Shuffle Step Back Peddle Baseball Sprints (Players line up like they are taking a lead from first and work on exploding) 2 @ 50% 2 @ 75% 2 @ 100%
Others to Add to mix it up
Squat with an upward rotational wood chop Squat with an upward side rotation Push Up with a upward T – Rotation Push Up with a 1 – Arm Row Speed Skaters Rotational Lunges
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program 20 Arm Circles Each Way (A MUST Every Time)
Forward with Palms Down - Backward with Palms Up - Arm Swing Goalposts - Phelps Flaps Arm Circles build up flexibility, balance, strength, increases range of motion, improves endurance, and stamina in the rotator cuff muscle group which include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. In addition, Arm Circles warms up and oxygenates the shoulder.
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Tee – Ball Practice Schedules
Practice is all about having fun with a routine that includes lots of reps. Your practice skills and drills should not change up too much as a team, but you must coach up players on their individual skills. Each practice must be productive. Players and parents feed off your energy.
Practice 1 1.
Warmup a. Run bases in proper direction (1 time) b. Dynamic Stretch (setup cones for lines and have all coaches help) c. Get gloves and gather in circle around Pitcher's Mound d. Talk about baseball safety
2.
Base Running a. Run Through 1st Base (Always run through the base and never stop on the base)
3.
Throw a. Setup Cones 5 feet apart for players to stand on b. Teach Players a three step throw i. Players should turn sideways to each other 1. Step 1 – start with hands together and step and break hands so hands form Ushape 2. Step 2 – Step towards player 3. Step 3 – Throw ball at player and have player point to the player they are playing catch with c. Coach demonstrate with each player first before players play catch i. Toss baseball (or something softer like Tennis Balls) to each player and back to coach d. Throw/Catch Break out into groups with coaches e. Say player's name, throw to player, player steps/throws overhand back to coach f. Use Tennis Balls if players are not ready to catch real ball yet
4.
Fielding Mark positions with cones a. Describe field layout, bases, positions b. Drill - Run to the position the coach says c. Show kids naturally bent down position, no hands on knees, glove/throwing hand ready d. Hit/roll ball to each player, throw back to coach at Pitcher's Mound
5.
Hitting a. b. c. d. e.
6.
Discuss hitting safety, handling a bat = wear a helmet Show where to stand in box at the plate, lefty vs. righty Different parts of bat - knob, handle, barrel (sweet spot), tip Ask kids what would happen when hitting with each part of bat, demonstrate with Tee Break down into small groups i. 1 batter, other kids in field - mark fielder locations with cone ii. Only lightly correcting batting stance this first practice iii. Each player gets several hits, rotate
Game Simulation Demonstrate hit, drop bat, run to 1 st a. 3 or 4 players at bat, remainder in field
7.
Parent Chat Safety, fun, baseball skills a. Team parent volunteer Practice #1
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Fielding Notes
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Hitting Notes
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Knob to Catcher
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Signature:_________________________________________ Date:_____________________________________________ Coatesville Little League By-Laws
TABLE OF CONTENTS T-ball Division bylaws
2
Minor C Division By-laws (Future Use)
3
Minor B Division By-laws
4
Minor A Division By-laws
6
Major Division By-laws
8
Intermediate 50/70 Division By-laws
10
Juniors Division By-law
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Appendix 1) Warmup routines 2) Pitcher warm up routines
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Coatesville T-Ball By-Laws 1) All players will start off hitting off Tee. 2) Soft (Safety balls) must be used no exceptions!! 3) Coaches need to teach base running or turning towards second a. Players need to know to overrun first base 4) All players will advance to next base 5) Every player will get a turn to bat every inning 6) Outs don’t count, but coaches need to encourage and celebrate outs as they occur 7) Games will only be 3 innings played or an hour in length. 8) Half way through season players need to advance to hitting live pitching a. Soft toss is the leagues required pitching b. Only 3 pitches allowed then players must hit off a T 9) Home team Rakes and lines field before the game . 10) Away team rakes field after the game.
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Coatesville Minor C By-Laws (Future Use)
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Coatesville Minor B Division By-laws No inning start after 1 hour 45 minutes 5 runs an inning limit. When team is leading by 15 or more points the game will end after 4 innings. Losing team will have unlimited runs in the 4th inning. If losing team scores 5 or more runs in the 4th inning they can advance to 5th inning. If the losing team doesn’t score any runs the game will end in 4 innings. When a team is leading by 10 or more points in 5th inning game will end after 5 innings. 1. Last inning unlimited runs 2. One advance on overthrows 3. Runner must stop running when cutoff man or infielder has possession of ball. If runner is between bases they can advance to next base and must stop. If fielder throws ball in the direction of the runner and fielder misses the ball, the runner can advance to next base. 4. Pass balls are allowed. If a runner hits ball and while proceeding to base and ball goes past the fielder playing the base, the runner can advance to next base and will not count as a steal. Can advance on pass balls only twice an inning 5. Base runner may run first to third, second to home. Batter runner may run up to second base. 6.
If baserunner over runs 2nd or 3rd and are tagged by fielder, they are out.
7. Home team rakes field and lines field before game 8. Away team rakes field after game 9. Each team is to provide snack bar coverage during games, League has a rule that can be enforced. Any team that fails to provide snack bar coverage could forfeit game. Use your team moms to schedule snack bar coverage. Could be 4 half hour, 2 hour or 1 2 hour. 10. Coaches ump their own games 11. Home team provides 2 game balls at end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player.] 12. Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game.
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13. Start of season a. First 3 innings machine pitch. The rest of game player pitch. If 3 batters are walked in an inning by player pitcher, coach will pitch the rest of that inning. 14. Coach must pitch from rubber or in contact with front of mound. 15. After May 7th a. Player pitch entire game. If 3 batters are walked in an inning any batter that obtains 4 balls after that the coach will come in and pitch until that batter is retired(put out in the field or struck out)or reaches base. Player resumes pitching with next batter. 16. Underhand pitches by coach cannot go above batters head. Pitch Counts per Green Book
1-20 pitches21-35 pitches 36-50 pitches 51-65 pitches. 66-75 pitches -
0 days rest 1 day rest 2 days rest. (Max pitches allowed for 7-8 year olds) 3 days rest 4 days rest. (Max pitches allowed for 9-10 year olds)
If pitcher reaches any threshold while facing a batter pitcher may finish batter. If pitcher does not pitch to another batter, pitch count reverts back to threshold limit. 17. Steals are allowed. Player can come off base after ball reaches batter and proceed to steal base. a. Only 2 steals an inning b. When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. 18. One base advance on overthrows. 19. No advance on overthrow from catcher back to pitcher. 20. One bunt allowed per inning. If batter shows bunt they may not pull back and swing away. 21. Only 3 coaches allowed inside dugout
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Coatesville Minor A Division By-Laws 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9.
No inning start after 1 hour 45 minutes Five runs max every inning No infield fly run until May 7th Players are allowed to bunt. Three (3) successful steals on the bases and one at home. Player can come off base when ball reaches batter and proceed to steal base. a. ‘No’ stealing when either the pitching machine or coach is pitching b. When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. Runners may advance on overthrow to pitcher Unlimited steals after May 7th Player may advance on overthrow to 2nd or 3rd from catcher but advance counts against steal count.. So that play would count as 2 steals. All player pitch
Pitch Counts per Green Book
1-20 pitches21-35 pitches 36-50 pitches 51-65 pitches. 66-75 pitches -
0 days rest 1 day rest 2 days rest. (Max pitches allowed for 7-8 year olds) 3 days rest 4 days rest. (Max pitches allowed for 9-10 year olds)
If pitcher reaches any threshold while facing a batter pitcher may finish batter. If pitcher does not pitch to another batter, pitch count reverts back to threshold limit. 10. Pitchers are allowed to stay in game and play another position. a. Pitchers cannot play catcher if they have pitched 41 or more pitches during the game/day. b. Catchers who have caught more than 3 innings aren’t allowed to pitch. 11. Pitchers can only Pitch one game a day no matter how many pitches pitched. 12. Runners can continue to advance until ball gets back to the pitcher on rubber. 13. One base only on overthrow on play. 14. Only 3 coaches allowed in dugout a. While team is in field all coaches must be inside the dugout fenced in area 15. Home team provides 2 game balls At end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player. 16. Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game Coatesville Little League By-Laws
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Coatesville Majors Division By-Laws 1)
All player pitch. a. Players 9 to 10 75 pitches a game b. Players 11 to 12 85 pitches a game c. Players pitching 1 to 20 pitches requires (0) days rest d. Players pitching 21 to 35 pitches requires (1) days rest e. Players pitching 16 to 50 pitches requires (2) days rest f. Players pithing 51 to 65 pitches requires (3) days rest g. Players pitching 66 or more pitches require (4) days rest
2)
Steals are allowed. Player can lead base after ball crosses the plate. a.
3)
There will be a limit of 3 successful steals and 1 steal at home. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal limit b. If a ball goes by catcher and runner advances to next base it will count as another steal. Pitchers are allowed to stay in game and play another position. a. b.
Pitchers cannot play catcher if they have pitched 41 or more pitches during the game.. Catchers whom have caught four or more innings aren’t allowed to pitch.
4)
Pitchers can only Pitch one game a day no matter how many pitches pitched.
5)
Players are allowed to bunt
6)
Pass balls are allowed. If a runner hits ball and while proceeding to base and ball goes past the fielder playing the base, the runner can advance to next base. a.
7) 8)
Runner will be allowed one base on an over throw.
Runners can continue to advance until ball gets back to the pitcher on rubber and is ready to pitch. Only 3 coaches allowed in dugout a.
While team is field all coaches must be inside the duguout fenced in area
9)
Home rakes and lines field before the game
10)
Away team rakes field after the game
11)
All teams are required to provide snack bar coverage. Any team failing to provide snack bar coverage could forfeit their game.
12)
Home team provides 2 game balls. At end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player.
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13)
Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game.
14)
Steals are allowed. Player can come off base after ball crosses home plate and proceed to steal base. a. b. c.
Only 2 steals an inning When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. Unsuccessul steals don’t count towards inning steal count.
16)
Bunting is allowed
17)
Only 3 coaches allowed inside dugout
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Coatesville 50/70 Intermediate Division By-laws 1)
All games are 7 inning games and must be limited to 2 hour time span
2)
All player pitch. a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
3)
4)
Players 9 to 10 75 pitches a game Players 11 to 12 85 pitches a game Players pitching 1 to 20 pitches requires (0) days rest Players pitching 21 to 35 pitches requires (1) days rest Players pitching 16 to 50 pitches requires (2) days rest Players pithing 51 to 65 pitches requires (3) days rest Players pitching 66 or more pitches require (4) days rest
Steals are allowed. Player can lead base after ball crosses the plate. a.
There will be a limit of 3 successful steals and 1 steal at home. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal limit
b.
If a ball goes by catcher and runner advances to next base it will count as another steal.
Pitchers are allowed to stay in game and play another position. a.
Pitchers cannot play catcher if they have pitched 41 or more pitches during the game.
b.
Catchers whom have caught four or more innings aren’t allowed to pitch.
5)
Pitchers can only Pitch one game a day no matter how many pitches pitched.
6)
Players are allowed to bunt
7)
Pass balls are allowed. If a runner hits ball and while proceeding to base and ball goes past the fielder playing the base, the runner can advance to next base. a.
Runner will be allowed one base on an over throw.
8)
Runners can continue to advance until ball gets back to the pitcher on rubber and is ready to pitch.
9)
Only 3 coaches allowed in dugout a.
While team is field all coaches must be inside the duguout fenced in area
10)
Home rakes and lines field before the game
11)
Away team rakes field after the game
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Home team provides 2 game balls At end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player.
13)
Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game.
14)
Steals are allowed. Player can come off base after ball crosses home plate and proceed to steal base. a. b. c.
Only 3 steals an inning with a 4th at home. When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal count.
15)
Bunting is allowed
16)
Only 3 coaches allowed inside dugout
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Coatesville Juniors Division By-laws 1)
All games are 7 inning games and must be limited to 2 hour time span
2)
All player pitch. a. Players 9 to 10 75 pitches a game b. Players 11 to 12 85 pitches a game c. Players pitching 1 to 20 pitches requires (0) days rest d. Players pitching 21 to 35 pitches requires (1) days rest e. Players pitching 16 to 50 pitches requires (2) days rest f. Players pithing 51 to 65 pitches requires (3) days rest g. Players pitching 66 or more pitches require (4) days rest
2)
Steals are allowed. Player can lead base after ball crosses the plate. a. There will be a limit of 3 successful steals and 1 steal at home. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal limit b. If a ball goes by catcher and runner advances to next base it will count as another steal.
3) a. b.
Pitchers are allowed to stay in game and play another position. Pitchers cannot play catcher if they have pitched 41 or more pitches during the game. Catchers whom have caught four or more innings aren’t allowed to pitch.
4)
Pitchers can only Pitch one game a day no matter how many pitches pitched.
5)
Players are allowed to bunt
6)
Pass balls are allowed. If a runner hits ball and while proceeding to base and ball goes past the fielder playing the base, the runner can advance to next base. a. Runner will be allowed one base on an over throw.
7)
Runners can continue to advance until ball gets back to the pitcher on rubber and is ready to pitch.
8)
Only 3 coaches allowed in dugout a. While team is field all coaches must be inside the duguout fenced in area
9)
Home rakes and lines field before the game
10)
Away team rakes field after the game
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11)
Home team provides 2 game balls At end of game each team gets 1 game ball to give to a player. Give the second ball to opposing team to give to player.
12)
Ensure players have fun, are safe and enjoying the game.
13)
Steals are allowed. Player can come off base after ball crosses home plate and proceed to steal base. a. b. c.
Only 3 steals an inning with a 4th at home. When a ball gets behind catcher and runner proceeds to next base that will count as a steal. Unsuccessful steals don’t count towards inning steal count.
14)
Bunting is allowed
15)
Only 3 coaches allowed inside dugout
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Sample Practice Drills & Skills
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Skills Development Chart In an effort to provide a more consistent and comprehensive message to Players and Coaches a Skills Development Chart has been designed. Hitting Coaching TIP: Pitch From Knee or Front - Toss Dropping bat after swing [not throwing it] Avoiding getting hit by pitch Grip 1st knuckles almost aligned w/ 2nd knuckles of opp. hand Relaxed fingers - Handle not deep in hand Stance Athletic position / knees bent / toes pointed straight Feet in direct line to pitcher -1 foot not closer to plate than other Hands held at rear shoulder / ear area Elbows lower than knob of bat – back elbow not up high Step –n- Load Hands load or move back towards catcher Stride open to pitcher Swing Sequence = Feet, Step-n-Load, Hips, Hands, Point of Contact, Extension, Finish Hands should be Palm Up & Palm Down at POC Timing (Adjust Speeds)
T-Ball
Minor B
Minor A
50 / 70
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Coach Yes / No
Bunting Sacrifice Bunting (Bottom Hand Remains – Top Hand Moves up Barrel)(Pivot Technique)
Throwing Gripping 4 – Seams of Baseball Break Hands - Show Ball Behind Player Step (Plant – Rotate Hips)(Shoulder Slightly Closed) Arm Movement (Elbow leads hand and hand at Ear Level) Arm Finish over Glove
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Use Two Hands Ball Above Waist Fingers Up Ball Below Waist Fingers Down
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Ready Position (Gator or Butter Fly) Glove & Hand Spacing 6” Step Left Foot to Right Foot Step In Ready Position Glove Arm fully Extended Flat Footed (Use Ground to Move) Ground Balls (At Player, Left, Right, Slow Roller, Short Hop) Quick Feet Outfield Cuts Double Cuts Run Down Bunt Defense Short & 2nd Base Back up Pitcher ATTACK Ball
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Catching
Infield Play
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Throws to 1st & Home
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Ready Position Range & Call Ball React to all Fly Balls Know What Base to Throw To Crow Hop Drop Step Right & Left
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Run Through 1st Base Running to 2nd (Make Turns) Take a Lead at 1st 1st to 3rd Take Leads at 2nd Take Leads at 3rd Sliding Squeeze Bunting Take a Secondary Lead off 1st
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Position 1 (No one on Base) Position 2 (Runners on Base) Blocking (Dropping to Knees) Blocking (Moving Body Left & Right) Framing Pitches - Backing Up 1st Calling Plays - Fielding Bunts - Fielding Pop-Ups
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Basic Windup (Stance –Balance-Glove/Hand Position) Break Hands Show Ball Behind Stride towards Plate Hips Rotate while shoulders stay closed Elbow leads Hand Hand / Ball Throw 3 inches in-front of lead stride foot Finish Balance & Fielding Position
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Outfield Play
Base Running
Catcher
Pitching
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Dynamic Warm Up Warm-up focuses on groin, hamstrings, quads, hip flexors and core, 2 x 10 yards for each exercise. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14.
Monster Kicks Quad Stretch with Toe Touch Butt Kicks High Knees Side – Foot Touches Cradle Walk Cobra Poses Inch Worms Skip forward / skip backward Walking lunges Lateral Lunges Reverse Lunge with Twist Hops Shuffle Step Back Peddle Baseball Sprints (Players line up like they are taking a lead from first and work on exploding) 2 @ 50% 2 @ 75% 2 @ 100%
Others to Add to mix it up
Squat with an upward rotational wood chop Squat with an upward side rotation Push Up with a upward T – Rotation Push Up with a 1 – Arm Row Speed Skaters Rotational Lunges
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program 20 Arm Circles Each Way (A MUST Every Time)
Forward with Palms Down - Backward with Palms Up - Arm Swing Goalposts - Phelps Flaps Arm Circles build up flexibility, balance, strength, increases range of motion, improves endurance, and stamina in the rotator cuff muscle group which include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. In addition, Arm Circles warms up and oxygenates the shoulder.
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Tee – Ball Practice Schedules
Practice is all about having fun with a routine that includes lots of reps. Your practice skills and drills should not change up too much as a team, but you must coach up players on their individual skills. Each practice must be productive. Players and parents feed off your energy.
Practice 1 1.
Warmup a. Run bases in proper direction (1 time) b. Dynamic Stretch (setup cones for lines and have all coaches help) c. Get gloves and gather in circle around Pitcher's Mound d. Talk about baseball safety
2.
Base Running a. Run Through 1st Base (Always run through the base and never stop on the base)
3.
Throw a. Setup Cones 5 feet apart for players to stand on b. Teach Players a three step throw i. Players should turn sideways to each other 1. Step 1 – start with hands together and step and break hands so hands form Ushape 2. Step 2 – Step towards player 3. Step 3 – Throw ball at player and have player point to the player they are playing catch with c. Coach demonstrate with each player first before players play catch i. Toss baseball (or something softer like Tennis Balls) to each player and back to coach d. Throw/Catch Break out into groups with coaches e. Say player's name, throw to player, player steps/throws overhand back to coach f. Use Tennis Balls if players are not ready to catch real ball yet
4.
Fielding Mark positions with cones a. Describe field layout, bases, positions b. Drill - Run to the position the coach says c. Show kids naturally bent down position, no hands on knees, glove/throwing hand ready d. Hit/roll ball to each player, throw back to coach at Pitcher's Mound
5.
Hitting a. b. c. d. e.
6.
Discuss hitting safety, handling a bat = wear a helmet Show where to stand in box at the plate, lefty vs. righty Different parts of bat - knob, handle, barrel (sweet spot), tip Ask kids what would happen when hitting with each part of bat, demonstrate with Tee Break down into small groups i. 1 batter, other kids in field - mark fielder locations with cone ii. Only lightly correcting batting stance this first practice iii. Each player gets several hits, rotate
Game Simulation Demonstrate hit, drop bat, run to 1 st a. 3 or 4 players at bat, remainder in field
7.
Parent Chat Safety, fun, baseball skills a. Team parent volunteer Practice #1
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Fielding Notes
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Hitting Notes
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Knob to Catcher
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