SFXAA Boys Baseball
Purpose:
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To have volunteer coaches pass along their knowledge of the game of baseball to the players. Coaches will be encouraged to give players the opportunity to learn several different defensive positions and to rotate into these positions throughout the season. All divisions bat the entire roster to give all the players equal change to hit.
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To have equal participation for all players so they can have an opportunity to practice the baseball skills they are learning.
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To foster total enjoyment of the game. This goal is not easily obtained for all players. What is needed is constant encouragement by coaches and parents alike in times of failure. No one will catch every ball, hit every pitch or make every play. As human beings, the fire of competition burns in each of us. As parents, coaches and spectators, we must control our own competitive nature in order to build the proper atmosphere in which these young players can enjoy what we consider the greatest game in the world.
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To provide an opportunity for young boys to experience the camaraderie of being on a team, to meet players from other schools to build new friendships.
AAA – 1st Grade Only – Coach selects team
They are introduced to a slightly more competitive level of ball that helps them to learn what it means to be a part of a team. They are coached in a positive way that encourages them to try their best and work together as a team. Coaches teach the fundamentals of hitting, fielding and base running and encourage enthusiasm and good sportsmanship. All parents are encouraged to help with the team. (Machine pitch) – Rules –
Minors – 2nd and 3rd Grade – Coach selects team
The level of competitiveness is again increased to help players develop. Coaches teach the importance of team play. The pitching machine is used to allow coaches the time to focus on defensive skills. (Machine pitch) – Rules–
Majors — 4th & 5th Grade — Try-out & Draft
This will be the first chance the players get to hit a ball thrown by another player. Rules begin to reflect a more competitive atmosphere to give the players an opportunity to excel in the game. Teams are selected by a draft to create balanced and fair play. – Rules –
Seniors — 6th & 7th Grade — Try-out & Draft
This league is set up to hone the skills learned in majors against teams from our league, and also inter-league games with other associations. Balks, and lead-offs come into play and pitching distance is increased. – Rules –
Ponys — 8th Grade
The senior league is set up to give our young men the opportunity to tune up for high school ball. The rules, base paths, pitching distance, and lead offs reflect a more competitive style of baseball. Interleague play with RAMMS and SSJ leagues. – Rules –