1. UPTOWN LONG BEACH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Managing and Coaching
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2. Introductions President Directors Player Agents Board Members
Safety Officer
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3. President’s Message
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4. Managing and Coaching
The DO’S and DON’Ts
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5. I am the best coach ever!
If you believe this, you could be in for a surprise.
Most coaches are volunteers
Number of coaches who are dads coaching their own kids team: 85%
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6. My baseball kids will make it to the professional level!
If you believe this, you WILL be in for a surprise.
If you are extremely lucky, you will finally coach a kid that makes it to the professional level.
But it will probably take you about 670 years of coaching (Those are the odds).
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7. My softball kids will make it to the US Olympic level!
If you believe this, you WILL be in for a surprise.
If you are extremely lucky, you will finally coach a kid that makes it to the Olympian level.
But it will probably take you 600 years of coaching (Those are the odds).
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8. My softball or baseball kids will get a scholarship to college!
Your odds are better here, but not by much.
If you are lucky, you will finally coach a kid that makes it to the collegiate level.
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9. My softball or baseball kids will play in high school!
Your odds are a lot better here.
About 1 in 100 Little League players may play in high school.
1 in 4,000 boys who play High School baseball will play MLB.
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10. My softball or baseball kids will play NEXT YEAR!
This is one of our major goals, as managers, coaches, and the League.
But remember, some just will not come back. About 1 in 8.
Kids who say they planned to stop playing next year: 35%
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11. Some Interesting Facts About the Kids
Kids who were reluctant to play sports: 15%
Kids who play sports to be with friends: 65%
Kids who want to improve their skills: 20%
Kids who say they see other kids act like poor sports: 51%
Kids who say they have been called names or insulted by coaches: %
Kids who say they would rather be on a losing team and play more, than be on a winning team and be benched: 90%
Kids who said they wouldn’t care if NO score was kept: 71%
Source
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12. My softball or baseball kids will have fun, enjoy the game, and learn something about the sport!
This is a major goal, as managers, coaches, and the League.
REMEMBER THEY ARE KIDS
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13. My softball or baseball kids will learn something about life and being part of a team!
This is another major goal, as managers, coaches, and the League.
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14. Player, Manager World Series Winner 2009 NYY
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15. But how do we do this? But how?
Be a good manager and/or coach.
It’s that easy!
But how?
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16. Topics to Better Managing and Coaching
Communication
Parent Involvement
Practice Schedule
Drills
Coaching Up The Kids
Paperwork
Player Evaluations & Draft Day
Attendance
Support League Events
Dealing With Parents
Rules, Know the Rules!
Field Set-Up & Maintenance
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17. Communication
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18. The most important thing we can do for our player families is:
Communication
The most important thing we can do for our player families is:
COMMUNICATE WITH THEM
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19. Communication
How ? Hold team meetings Talk with everyone after practices Talk with everyone after games Text Set up a Shutterfly Sport Account Set up a TeamSnap Account Set up a GroupMe Account
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20. Communication
Be sure to get all Parent & Guardian information Phone/Text, Don’t forget about the dual family kids
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21. Parent Involvement
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22. You can’t do it all by yourself !
Parent Involvement
Why & How ?
#1 – You need help !
Assistant Coaches
Base Coaches
Dugout Help
Team Parent
Scheduling
Team Party
More Drills
You can’t do it all by yourself !
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23. Practice Schedule
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24. Practice Schedule Have A Plan
Come to practice with a plan, don’t just wing it.
Know what you want to do, what the team needs to improve on.
Don’t do too many complicated drills.
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25. Practice Schedule Try to make the drills fun.
Meet & Greet
Stretch
Throwing Warm Up
Base Running
Drills
Small Group Drills
Team Drills
Batting
Fielding (Team)
Wrap Up
Try to make the drills fun.
Make some of them into a competition.
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26. Practice Schedule Fields are a Premium
Not all your practices will get Cherry Park field time
Have alternative parks (we will notify you of permitted parks)
Grass Area Practices
Batting Cages
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27. Drills
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28. Drills Fundamentals Triangle Body Position
Get That Butt Down
Triangle Body Position
Base Straddle (for getting a throw down)
First Base Stretch
Batting Feet Positions
First, Second, Third – Batter Box Spots
Pitching Power / Stretch
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29. Drills
Throwing
Kneel Throw Increasing Distance Throw Cut Off Throw Line (Catch and Turn Throw Line)
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30. Drills Throwing Towel Slap Look & Throw Slow throw base to base
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31. Kids should get at least 5 balls each
Drills
Infield
BUCKET DRILL # 1
Divide players into equal groups at each infield position
Two coach batters, one to each side of home plate
Coaches hit ground balls
Players field balls, then puts them into buckets and returns to back of group
Once coach buckets are empty, refill and continue
Kids should get at least 5 balls each
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32. Drills Infield BUCKET DRILL # 2 Second & 1st Base
Divide players into equal groups at each infield position
Two coach batters, one to each side of home plate
Coaches hit ground balls
Second & 1st Base
Players field balls and throw to 1st base
1st Base, catches and puts balls in bucket
Short Stop & 3rd Base
Players field balls, then puts them into buckets and returns to back of group
Once coach buckets are empty, refill and continue
Kids should get at least 5 balls each
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33. Drills Infield BUCKET DRILL # 3 Short Stop & 3rd Base to 1st Base
Divide players into equal groups at each infield position
Two coach batters, one to each side of home plate
Coaches hit ground balls
Short Stop & 3rd Base to 1st Base
Players field balls and throw to 1st base
1st Base, catches and puts balls in bucket
Second Base
Players field balls, then puts them into bucket and returns to back of group
Once coach buckets are empty, refill and continue
Kids should get at least 5 balls each
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34. Drills Infield PITCH – THROW AROUND 3rd Throw Around
Pitcher pitches the ball to Catcher
Third Baseman moves into position at third base to receive throw as a “stealing runner”
Catcher throws to Third Baseman
Third Baseman catches ball and “tags runner”
Third Baseman throws to Second Baseman
Second Baseman throws to Short Stop
Short Stop throws to First Baseman
First Baseman throws to Pitcher
Repeat drill numerous times
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35. Drills Infield PITCH – THROW AROUND 2nd 9/18/2018 Throw Around
Pitcher pitches the ball to Catcher
Short Stop moves into position at second base to receive throw as a “stealing runner”
Second Baseman moves to ‘back-up’ position
Catcher throws to Short Stop
Short Stop catches ball and “tags runner”
Short Stop throws to First Baseman
First Baseman throws to Second Baseman
Second Baseman throws to Third Baseman
Third Baseman throws to Pitcher
Repeat drill numerous times
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36. Goalie Drill – Block Balls
Drills
Infield
Catcher Drills
Goalie Drill – Block Balls
Throw balls into the dirt in front of the catcher and make him/her stop them.
Teach them to:
1. Drop to their knees.
2. Move side to side.
3. Use their body to block the ball.
4. Keep their head down to locate the ball (do NOT turn their head).
Catcher Drills
Blocking Drills with glove
Blocking Drills without glove
No glove catching (soft toss)
Quick Hands (ball from glove to throwing hand) – Feet will follow usually automatically
Move body to ball (center the ball with body)
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37. Drills Infield & Outfield
Fly Ball Drills
Ladder Drop
Tennis Ball Fly’s
Run Left / Run Right
“Call Off” Drill
Front & Back
Left & Right
Ground Ball Drills
Knee Drop
Standing Position
Ground Ball Circus
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38. Drills Infield & Outfield
Cut Off Throw
Right Field to Second Baseman
Short Stop covers Second Base
Third Baseman covers Third Base
First Baseman covers First Base, just in case there is a possible play
These are both done with Second Baseman because of location
Cut Off Throw
Left Field to Short Stop
Center Field to Short Stop
Second Baseman covers Second Base
Third Baseman covers Third Base
These are both done with Short Stop because he/she usually has the strongest arm
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39. Drills Infield & Outfield
Group Drills
Ground Ball Triangle / Square
Pickle
Full Infield
Full Team
Scrimmage
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40. Drills
Hitting
Half Bat Swing Practice Tee Hitting Lob Ball / Pitch Drill Soft Toss / Pitch Drill Regular Pitch Drill Net Hit Drill – Soft Toss Batting Aid Device / Machine Bunt Drill
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41. Drills
Hitting
It damages the fencing
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42. Drills
Base Running
Run Through First (single) Bend it off to the right Run For First Plus (round it off) Bend it off to the left Sliding – On any close play (no head first dives when advancing) Teach Base Running as a rounded or circular path, not a square (avoids the stutter step)
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43. Base Running Relay Race
Drills
Base Running
Base Running Relay Race
Home to Second
&
Second to Home
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44. Stopping a ground ball is a great feat
Drills
Develop the Future
Pitchers
Catchers
Batters
Ground Balls
Stopping a ground ball is a great feat
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45. Youth Academy MLB Urban Youth Academy Weekly Workshops
Drills
Develop the Future
Youth Academy MLB Urban Youth Academy Weekly Workshops
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46. Coaching Up The Kids
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47. Coaching Up the Kids
Be influential Be positive Be a Role Model Don’t Degrade Don’t Insult Don’t Be Negative
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48. Coaching Up the Kids
Don’t yell at the kids You can yell to the kids Make sure it is coaching or directions
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49. Coaching Up the Kids
Position Rotations Especially for the younger kids It’s not so much about winning or losing, but more about getting the kids to experience multiple positions Ask them, and let them try them
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50. Have a Proper Line-Up Keep it Real
Coaching Up the Kids
Have a Proper Line-Up Keep it Real
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51. Coaching Up the Kids
Play Video
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52. Paperwork
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53. Paperwork
Injury Residency Medical Release Tournament Safety Cards Background Check Code of Conduct
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54. Paperwork
Injury
LITTLE LEAGUE INFO
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55. Paperwork
Injury
LITTLE LEAGUE INFO
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56. Paperwork
Injury
LITTLE LEAGUE INFO
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57. Paperwork
Injury
SOFTBALL INFO
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58. Paperwork
LITTLE LEAGUE INFO
Player
Verification
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59. Must be original, NOT a copy
Paperwork
LITTLE LEAGUE INFO
Age Requirement
Birth Certificate
Must be original, NOT a copy
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60. Driver License / State ID Home Owner / Renter Documents
Paperwork
LITTLE LEAGUE INFO
Residency
Need 3 Items
Driver License / State ID
(Feb 1, 2017 to Feb 1, 2018)
Utility Bill (1)
Home Owner / Renter Documents
School Enrollment
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61. Paperwork LITTLE LEAGUE INFO
Residency School Enrollment - Option Must be embossed stamped Showing enrollment prior to October 1
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62. Paperwork Medical Release
Softball does not have a medical release form, so for now we can use the Little league for so managers and coaches can have player information
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63. Paperwork LITTLE LEAGUE INFO
Tournament Documents Get the Residency Papers Early Get the Birth Certificate Early Good duty for the Team Parent Make a book
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64. Available on Uptown Website Will need to signed off early
Paperwork
LITTLE LEAGUE INFO
Tournament Documents
Tournament Affidavit
Available on Uptown Website
Will need to signed off early
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65. Paperwork Safety Cards
Little League Safety Card / Class is good for 3 years
Classes will be announced once scheduled
Softball must take on-line class every year
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66. Paperwork Background Check
Little League must have background check every year
Softball must do background every year.
May be through the league or on-line.
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67. Paperwork Background Check AND a copy of Driver License or ID Card
Baseball Volunteer Application & Background Check
Softball Background Check
AND a copy of Driver License or ID Card
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68. Paperwork ACE Certification Background Check – Coach Class
Softball must do coach class every year on-line.
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69. Additions – No texting or Social Media interaction with players
Paperwork
Code of Conduct
Manager & Coaches
Additions – No texting or Social Media interaction with players
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70. Manager, Coaches, Team Parents
Paperwork
Concussion Protocols
Manager, Coaches, Team Parents
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71. Player Evaluations & Draft Day
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72. No evaluations required for Tee Ball
Player Evaluations
Dates
Baseball
Saturday, January 20
MAJORS (11&12) - 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
MINOR A (9& 10) - 10:30 AM – 12:00 noon
MINOR B (7&8) – 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
FARM (6&7) - 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday, January 27
MAJORS (11&12) - 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
MINOR A (9& 10) - 10:30 AM – 12:00 noon
MINOR B (7&8) – 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
FARM (6&7) - 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Wednesday, January 24
Ages (6-9) - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Ages (10-12) – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
First Come, First Served
No evaluations required for Tee Ball
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73. No evaluations required for 6 U
Player Evaluations
Dates
Softball
Saturday, January 20
12 U & 14 U (11-14) - 9:00 am – 11:00 am
8 U & 10 U (7-10) - 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
No evaluations required for 6 U
Saturday, January 27
12 U & 14 U (11-14) - 9:00 am – 11:00 am
8 U & 10 U (7-10) - 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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74. Draft Day Softball Baseball Monday, January 29 Tuesday, January 30
Petroleum Club
6:00 PM
Starts with upper divisions
Tuesday, January 30
Petroleum Club
6:00 PM
Starts with upper divisions
Process
Player Option honored (3) – Majors Returning Players
Snake Draft
All players of age must be drafted first prior to dropping down and pulling a player up
HAT Draw – Players that did not attend the evaluations
(All players that attended evaluations must be drafted prior to HAT Draw)
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75. Paperwork
Player Options Baseball & Softball 3 Players per team Paper must be signed and filed with the player agent 48 hours prior to the DRAFT
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76. Paperwork Majors Returning Player Guarantees Baseball
Paper must be signed by:
Player
Parent
Manager
and brought to the DRAFT
Otherwise the player will be entered into the draft
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77. Attendance
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78. Attendance
Arrival Practices – Coaching Staff (15 to 30 minutes early) – Players (on time) Games – Coaching Staff (30 minutes to 1 hour early) – Players (30 minutes to 45 minutes early) What if ? Have a plan Have a back-up plan Have a substitute
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79. Support League Events
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80. Lead by Example Support League Events
As Managers and Coaches we expect you to support the league and carry the torch
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81. Support League Events
Attend events and get your team to attend Movie Nights League Fund Raisers Professional /College Game Nights Field Maintenance Days Team Parties
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82. Encourage team families to work and support the Snack Shack
Support League Events
Encourage team families to work and support the Snack Shack
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83. Dealing With The Parents
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84. Dealing With The Parents
This may be the most difficult thing you do as a youth sports manager or coach
Code of Conduct
Parents and Family
We will further discuss this at the Team Parent Meeting
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85. Dealing With The Parents
Examples
My kid should be playing _____ spot /base!
My kid should be batting _____ spot!
Why is my kid sitting on the bench?!
I don’t think you are treating the kids all the same!
My kids can’t make any of those practices!
My kid is better than him/her, why do they play more?!
Kid is always late.
Kid misses most practices, but shows up for games.
Kid is “mouthy / disrespectful” to coaches and players.
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86. Dealing With The Parents
Get them involved. If they think they have the answers, ask them to help. Explain the rules to them Communicate, keep them up to date Remind them that the safety of their kids is your responsibility when they are on the field!
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87. Dealing With The Parents
Remind them that you are just a volunteer doing your best. AND If they really want to make a difference, get involved.
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88. Rules ! Know The Rules !
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89. Know The Rules Read The Books ! Correct Balls
Mandatory Play (Play / Sit)
Bat Rules (Little League bats have changed for 2018 – USA Baseball Bat Certification – 2 5/8”) – No change for softball.
Correct Balls
Pitch Count / Rest
Base Running (Stealing, Sliding, Interference, Obstruction)
Scoring
Rain Delay / Field Closure
Read The Books !
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90. Know The Rules
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91. Know The Rules Umpires Are Umpires “Argue” rules, not judgments
They are doing their best … But they do make mistakes
They are human after all
(NO VIDEO REPLAY ALLOWED)
The manager should be the one to “argue” a call … Not the player, Not the fans/parents
“Argue” rules, not judgments
Be respectful
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92. Field Set-Up & Maintenance
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93. Field Set-Up Home Team Field Set Up Sets up the field Chalk Bases
Mound
Fence – Sometimes (Monday’s)
Visitor Team
Cleans it up
Fence – Sometimes (Saturday Last Game)
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94. Field Set-Up How long will it take? Field Set Up About an hour
What gets done?
Water the infield
Chalk the lines
Set the bases
Set the pitching mound
Get the game balls for umpire
Fence ?? – Monday’s
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95. Field Maintenance Encourage and Request Field Maintenance
Players Clean Dugout After Games
Don’t Trash The Fields
Respect Field Closures
HELP OUT at scheduled field maintenance days
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96. Field Set-Up & Maintenance
We will have a field day before the start of the season to demonstrate the field set-up and maintenance procedures And to hand out Keys & Equipment
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98. Questions ?
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99. Contact Info
President - Andy Hernandez Safety Officer - Rob Weaver
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