OVERVIEW

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Double A is Red Land Youth Baseball’s beginner-level division for young players. This level maintains a primary focus on instruction, skill development, and learning more about the game of baseball. Although standings are not kept, this level does become more competitive as players begin to understand player and team skill levels. Games and practices at this level are held on fields with 60’ foot base paths. Players will begin to pitch the ball from a modified distance (approximately 43’). Amain objective of Double A is to help players take a big step forward in the development of their baseball fundamentals. Players will begin to sharpen theirbasic skills of hitting, fielding, throwing, and catching. Semi-advanced concepts of baserunning, defensive alignments/plays, and game-strategy will be introduced. In addition, a strong emphasis will be placed on understanding the rules of baseball. BOTH player-pitching and machine-pitching will be utilized. There WILL NOT be coach-pitching at this level. Reduced Injury Factor (RIF) baseballs will be used to ensure safety, reduce fear of ball impact, and enhance skill developmentfor young players. Also, there are opportunities for players with advanced skills to compete on postseason All-Star teams and compete in end of season tournaments. 

Prerequisite of Skills

• Ability to pay attention
• Listening to coaches
• Good attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Willingness to hustle 
• Knowing the 9 defensive positions of baseball 
• Understands the basic rules of baseball 
• Ability to catch a baseball
• Ability to hit a pitched baseball 
• Ability to throw the ball with a degree of accuracy 

Focus Areas

• Having fun/loving the game
• Learning the basic rules of baseball 
• Development of basic fundamentals (throwing, hitting, fielding, catching) 
• Introduction to pitching fundamentals
• Improved swing mechanics
• Consistent contact/hitting a pitched ball
• Proper baserunning technique
• Team defense concepts 
• Being a good teammate 
• Baseball safety 

Necessary Equipment

• Baseball glove 
• Baseball spikes
• Baseball pants
• Waterbottle/jug
• Uniform (jersey/hat-league provided)
• Bat (optional/league provided)
• Helmet (optional/league provided)
• Catcher's Gear (optional/league provided)
• Batting gloves (optional)
• Baseball bag (optional)
• Sliding shorts (optional)
• Other baseball gear (optional)

Volunteer Opportunities

• Team Manager - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
• Assistant Coach - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
• All-Star Manager - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
• All-Star Coach - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
• Team Parent/Assistant - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
• Field Maintenance Assistance
• Concessions Assistance
• Scorekeeper/scoreboard
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• Fundraising
• Click Here for Team/League Sponsorship Opportunities