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NASHUA NORTHWEST DIVISIONS
TBall 5
Designed for 4 and 5 year olds to teach the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. All batters will hit the ball from a batting tee which is adjusted to a height that allows the batter to swing level. The primary goal is to begin to instruct young players in the fundamentals of baseball in a supportive team environment.
TBall 6
Designed for 6 and 7 year olds ready to transition to the Single A level. Teaches the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. All batters will begin the season by hitting the ball from a batting tee which is adjusted to a height that allows the batter to swing level, before migrating to use of a live pitching machine by season's end. The primary goal is to introduce young players to the skills needed for success at the Single A level.
A
This level focuses on controlling pitches with a pitching machine before migrating to coach pitch by season's end. There is more action at the plate and in the field. Fear of being hit by a pitched ball is diminished making the game safer and improving the playing confidence and ability of all participants.
AA
This level focuses on learning to select and time coach pitches before migrating to player pitch by season's end. There is more action at the plate and in the field as strategic play is introduced.
AAA
Players progress among teammates of their own age and experience level, while continuing to build and refine their fundamental skills and understand and implement game strategy. It is at the AAA league level that players first experience post-season tournament competition, with district, state, and regional levels of play.
Major (70')
Played under Official Baseball Rules, games are played on a 70-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 50 feet. In order to encourage teams to train more pitchers, there are rules that set the maximum number of innings a pitcher may pitch in a calendar week. Regulation games consist of six innings and increased base stealing, pickoffs, and pitching skills are taught. The goal of this level is to prepare players for the jump to Babe Ruth Baseball.
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