Coach Pitch (7-8 year olds)
A local league might have its 7-8-year-olds in the Coach Pitch Division
with games being played weeknights at 6pm at Lake Erie Community
Park. These games normally last 4 innings with kids pitching a few
pitches to get introduced to being pitchers and as batters to see
pitches as well using a STAR 5 baseball (soft) before a Coaches pitch
to finish off the at-bat. The season has a few practices prior to the
start of the season and then a 12-game schedule follows. Up to 10
players play on the field and a continuous batting line up is utilized.
This season starts in early May and runs through early July and there
is a district All-Star tournament in late June and players are nominated
by coaches based on season play. Teams are put together after the

registration is closed and a parent/legal guardian is contacted in mid-
April.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level of
Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application
and passing a required national background check, parents may
become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers,
umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions
within the league. No prior coaching experience is needed to become
a coach. FLAG LL is here to help coaches with practice plans and
help guide as needed.