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ROOKIE DIVISION

Rookie Division is a step between coach pitch and regular Minors. Players will be introduced to live pitching from players, and catchers will be used for the first time. Pitching follows a Full Count Rule and Coach Pitch Rule (see below). Stealing will be introduced at this division. Gameplay follows standard Minors rules. All fielders will be positioned in normal fielding positions.

At a Full Count, the pitcher finishes pitching to the batter to either walk, strike out, or field when the ball is hit into play. If a pitcher throws three balls before a full count, a Coach from the batting team comes to throw two easy pitches. No walks occur unless its a full count, and no stealing occurs when a coach is pitching.

Runners can only leave the bag after the ball crosses the plate, and can take only one base at a time. Stealing home can happen once each inning. Players do not move ahead on overthrown balls.

Grades: 2nd Grade
Ages: 6-9
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: 1 season of tee ball or coach pitch is recommended but not necessary. No player evaluations necessary
Home Field: Hughes Elementary
Registration Cost: $100 ($90 prior to Jan. 22)
Practices/Week: 2
Games/Week: 2
Postseason: Not Offered

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