Overview
Offered for kids ages 11-12
Schedule
- All practice/game schedules will be finalized once registration is closed, quantity of teams is determined, coaches are selected, and rosters finalized
- All practices/games will be held at Berkeley Field, and some at Bartlett Field
- Depending on the weather, you can anticipate one practice/game on a weekday and one on a weekend
- You can anticipate each practice/game should last approximately 2 hours (or 6-innings)
New Experiences at this level
Allow a runner to take a lead off a base at any time
Allow a runner to steal a base at any time
Allow a pitcher to throw directly to a base in an attempt to "pick off" the leading runner
Allow the kids .. to do what they've been asking the coach to do since Tee Ball!
ExpectationsThe NHAA believes strongly in keeping things simple when teaching the game of baseball and softball. With that in mind we have developed five goal areas for each of the age groups. As a coach we want to keep these five goal areas in mind every time we plan a practice. They represent the fundamental building blocks for success. The goals at one level need to be accomplished before the goals at the next level can be pursued
These are the Five Goals that we believe and you should expect your child to have achieved at the completion of the Bronco League Level:
Learning the Basic Rules - infield fly rule; balks.
Baserunning - leads; steals; extra-base hits.
Pitching and Throwing Mechanics - wind-up versus stretch; four-seam grip; shuffle, throw, follow' pitcher covering first
Hitting - repetitions; drill work (tee work, soft toss, short toss, stick-ball, lob toss, one-arm drill); bunting.
- Learning Team Fundamentals - cutoffs and relays; basic bunt defenses; basic first-and-third situations; underhand flip and double plays; defending the steal; infield and outfield communication and priorities.
League Rules 2022 Spring League Rules
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