🥎 Kid Pitch

The “Strategy” Phase: Position Mastery

⭐ Overview

Kid Pitch is where players refine mechanics, understand strategy, and prepare for advanced competition.

🎯 Season Goals

• Develop specialized skills at key positions
• Strengthen communication and leadership
• Build stamina for doubleheaders and tournaments
• Introduce advanced offensive and defensive strategy

🧠 Player Development Focus

• Advanced Pitching: Change‑ups, pitch‑to‑contact strategy
• Defensive Communication: Shortstop/catcher leadership
• Cut‑Off Systems: Clean relays from deep outfield
• Situational Hitting: Walks, bunts, sac flies, RBI logic

🗓️ Season Structure

• 1 weeknight practice
• Weekend doubleheaders
• Competitive play with standings

🧢 Uniform & Equipment

• Provided: Team shirt & socks
• Required: Black pants, glove, helmet

📘 Little League Rule Snapshot (Majors Softball)

• 60‑ft bases, 40‑ft pitching distance
• Dropped‑third‑strike rule applies
• Infield fly rule applies
• 6‑inning games
• Players eligible for All‑Stars

👨‍👩‍👧 What Parents Should Expect

• Faster, more strategic games
• Players taking ownership of positions
• Increased competitiveness and intensity
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and communication