Coaching Resources
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Helpful Links
- Practice Drills & Team Activities
- Little League Coaches University
- The Basics: Fundamental Baseball & Softball Skill Little League Development Series
- The Positive Coaching Alliance (Sign up for FREE!)
- PCA Development Zone
- Dominate the Diamond Facebook Group (Join & access the page for short videos & access to a community of coaches)
Pitching Safety
Little League Baseball has established strict rules regarding the number of pitches a player can throw in a game as well as the amount of rest that must observed. It is extremely important to follow these rules to protect the health of our players.
Coaches are responsible for using good judgement with your pitchers. If any of the following occur, reduce their pitching load and/or give them more rest than the mandated time:
- They look tired or are complaining of arm soreness
- If it's early in the season and their arms are not stretched out yet, or they have never pitched before
The pitch limits and rest requirements assume your players only play on your Little League team. You will have players that play on other teams, whether that is travel, high school, or in another league. Talk to their other coaches and talk to their parents to understand if they are pitching outside Little League and how much.
As a coach, your first responsibility is to protect your players and guard against overuse injuries, NOT win games. It is never worth sacrificing the health of a player in order to win a Little League game. Complete detail on pitching rules can be found on Little League's website, including guidelines on pitching and catching in the same game.
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T-Ball Fundamentals
Tee Ball is a fundamental division for our little league programs designed to provide a foundation and introduction to baseball and softball that is grounded in fundamentals, fitness, and having fun. Review the guide below for a step-by-step 10-week coaching plan for tee ball.
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Coach Pitch Fundamentals
Coach Pitch is the next stepping stone division, after Tee Ball, that focuses on the fundamentals of baseball, and is designed to build a solid foundation for becoming a successful ballplayer. Review each of the links below for a step-by-step 12-week coaches guide for Coach Pitch.