This is also known as "coach pitch" and is for players age 5-7 that have played at least one year of Rookie Level (T-ball) or for 8 year olds with no other experience.

“A” League is instructional and all players should have an opportunity to play all positions in the field throughout the season (unless there is a safety issue, which would be addressed with parents). This league will build upon the skills learned in T-Ball to continue the advancement of the basic concepts and mechanics of baseball.  Games will generally last 3 innings; all players will have an opportunity to bat in a game; a continuous batting order will be used. On defense, players will have the opportunity to record outs. 

In addition to baseball-specific skills, players will also learn how to be part of a team (such as how respect for teammates, coaches, other players; how wait their turn; and how to show good sportsmanship).

• All players will experience equal playing time
• Expectations - All players will be instructed in how to:
  • Properly grip ball
  • Throw and hop step throw
  • Catch – Glove position above and below waist 
  • Field a grounder
  • Base coverage
  • Bat grip
  • Batter stance
  • Swinging at pitch
  • Base Running.  Emphasis on running through 1stbase.   
• Kids should have fun, respect coaches and players and should improve throughout the season