WYBSA Softball Seniors Grades 7 - 8 | Ages 13 - 14 Program Objective
Softball Seniors is a program intended to continue developing competitive softball skills and preparation for high school.
Field & Equipment Dimensions
12" Ball
Base distance is 60 feet
2nd base is 84 feet, 10 inches from home plate
Pitching rubber is 43 feet
Player Equipment Required
Batting helmet with face guard
Fielder's mask (steel)
Fielding glove (pigskin leather recommended)
Batting gloves
Softball bat
ASA Softball
Typical bat length is 29" - 33"
Softball pants
Softball cleats (no metal)
Sliding shorts
Optional
Skills & Development
Skill Group
Introduced
Reinforced
General
Coaching "signs" (steal, bunt, etc.)
Player Communication
Catching
N/A
Catching Technique (Ground, Fly)
Fielding
N/A
Field Awareness
Hitting
N/A
Hitting Technique
Pitching
N/A
Pitching Technique
Running
N/A
Baserunning Strategy
Throwing
N/A
Throwing Technique
