AA is a developmental division, for children between the ages of 6 and 8, that will focus on instruction, learning, and fun. It serves as a transition between T-ball, where players hit the ball off a stationary tee, and kid pitch or player pitch baseball, where players pitch to each other.
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Here's an overview of what the coach pitch division typically involves:
1. Coach Pitching: Instead of hitting off a tee as in T-ball, players in the coach pitch division have pitches delivered to them by a coach from the same team. This allows players to experience hitting against live pitching while still having the support and guidance of their coach.
2. Simplified Rules: The rules in the coach pitch division are simplified compared to traditional baseball to accommodate the skill level of the players. For example, there may be a limited number of pitches per batter, walks may be awarded after a certain number of pitches, and there are restrictions on base stealing.
3. Skill Development: The coach pitch division focuses on developing fundamental baseball skills such as hitting, throwing, catching, and baserunning. Coaches work with players during practices to improve their techniques and understanding of the game. Players also begin to learn more advanced concepts such as fielding positions, situational awareness, and teamwork.
4. Introduction to Game Situations: As players progress through the coach pitch division, they start to experience more game-like situations such as fielding ground balls, making throws to different bases, and running the bases intelligently. Coaches use practices and games to teach players how to react to different scenarios and make quick decisions on the field.