WYBSA Softball Instructional Grades K - 1 | Ages 6 - 7 Program Objective
Softball Instructional is a program intended for young players to continue developing softball skills in preparation for Softball Minors.
Field & Equipment Dimensions
11" Ball (soft)
Base distance is 60 feet
2nd base is 84 feet, 10 inches from home plate
Pitching rubber is 35 feet
Player Equipment Required
Batting helmet with face guard
Fielder's mask (steel)
Fielding glove (pigskin leather recommended)
Softball bat
T-Ball or ASA Softball
Typical bat length is 24" - 26"
Softball cleats (no metal)
Molded soccer cleats acceptable
Optional
Softball pants
Batting gloves
Skills & Development
Skill Group
Introduced
Reinforced
General
Sportsmanship & Team Sports Social Skills
N/A
Catching
Catching Fundamentals
N/A
Fielding
Fielding Fundamentals
N/A
Hitting
Batting Stance & Hitting Fundamentals
N/A
Pitching
Pitcher Fundamentals
N/A
Running
Base Running Fundamentals
N/A
Throwing
Throwing Fundamentals
N/A
