Ages 10-12 | Coed | Competitive
Overview:
Highest level of regular season play
Competitive play with standings
Tournament at end of season
Players eligible for All-Star consideration
Typical Skill Level:
Can make routine infield and outfield plays
Usually understands situations without adult guidance
Some batters hit with significant power
Pitchers throw 45-55+ MPH with increasing accuracy
Season Structure:
Team selection by draft after assessment
Roster size: ~12 players
Typically 2 games per week, practices dictated by coaches
Games: 6 innings; no new inning after 1 hr 45 min
Key Rules:
Full Little League rules apply
Stealing allowed
Dropped third strike rule applies
Infield fly rule applies
Pitch counts enforced: 85 max (ages 11-12), 75 max (ages 9-10)
Coaching Goals:
Advanced concepts: cutoffs, tagging up, bunt defense
3Bs: Ball-Base-Backup philosophy
Communication on pop-ups and rundowns
Anticipating plays before they happen