Fall Ball
Registration Open: June - August
Season: September - November
Fall Ball: Little League's Development Season - A Different Approach to Baseball
What is Fall Ball?
Think of fall ball as baseball's learning lab - it's a more relaxed season focused on player growth rather than win-loss records. It's the perfect time for kids to try new positions, develop skills, and get ready for spring.
Key Differences from Spring Season:
-Less emphasis on standings and playoffs
-More focus on teaching and skill building
-Players often try different positions
-Pitchers get more opportunities to develop
-Games tend to be more instructional
-Shorter season (10 weeks)
-No evaluations
-Teams formed by Player Agent
-Player requests taken (but not guaranteed)
Development Focus:
-Coaches spend more time teaching fundamentals
-Players can work on weaker skills without pressure
-Perfect time to learn more challenging positions (pitching, catching, infield positions)
-Extra batting practice and defensive work
-Great for players moving up to kid pitch or bigger fields
Perfect For:
-Players moving up to a new division next spring
-Kids who want extra practice time
-New players learning the game
-Athletes who want to try baseball
-Players looking to improve specific skills
Schedule Flexibility:
-One game per week
-Less demanding practice schedule
-Sunday games work well with other fall sports
Remember: Fall ball is all about getting better while having fun. It's the season where making mistakes is perfectly okay - that's how we learn!