Softball Instructional
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Softball Instructional is a program intended for young players to develop softball skills in preparation for Softball Minors. Players should be in Grade K, 1, or equivalent grade level. Pre-K players will be considered by request.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Softball Instructional meets twice per week beginning in late April. The season is divided into three sections
- 1st Third | 2 Practices/Week
- 2nd Third | 1 Practice and 1 Game/Week
- 3rd Third | 2 Games/Week
FIELD DIMENSIONS and equipment
- 11” Cushioned Ball
- Base distance is 60 feet
- Pitching rubber is 35 feet
PLAYER EQUIPMENT
Required Equipment
- Fielder’s mask (steel)
- Batting helmet with face guard
- Fielding glove (pigskin leather)
- Softball Bat
- T-Ball or ASA Softball
- Typical bat length is 24-26”
- Softball cleats
- Molded soccer cleats acceptable
Optional Equipment
- Softball Pants
- Batting Gloves
- Sliding Shorts
WYBSA can provide bat, helmet, and fielder's mask during practices and games.
