Ages: League ages 6-8 (Click here to determine Little League Age)
Players that are league age 6 are eligible for tee ball or coach pitch.
Players that are league age 8 are eligible for coach pitch or player pitch (upper minors).
Times and locations: Coach pitch games are generally played on Saturday morning/early afternoon at Booker T. Washington Park on Preston Avenue. Each Coach Pitch team will practice once per week. Practices are generally on weeknights after 5:00pm and time and location will vary.
Pitching: Coaches provide 5 pitches to the batter. After five pitches with no hit in fair play, the batter will use a tee.
Equipment Recommendations:Ball Size:
The league uses a 11" ball
Glove Size:
Make sure your glove can fit a 11" ball. comfortably. Average fielding glove size may range from 9.5" - 11".
Batting Helmet:
All players need a batting helmet with a facemask attached.
Fielding Mask:
Fielding masks are required when playing in the pitcher's circle on defense and are encouraged for other times. Athletes can opt out of playing in the pitcher fielding position.
Cleats:
Cleats are strongly recommended. Cleats marketed for other sports work just fine.
Uniforms:
The league will provide a visor and a uniform shirt. Players should provide their own solid black pants and black socks.
Bat Size:
Coach pitch bats may range from 25" to 28" in length. Check Dick's Sporting Goods page here for a softball bat buying guide. Little League requires softball bats to have a USSSA stamp/logo and have a BPF (bat performance factor) of 1.20. Most new bats on the market will meet this requirement and most have met this requirement for several years. See logo below.
