Softball Instructional
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Softball Instructional is a program intended for young players to develop softball skills in preparation for Softball Minors.
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.
