Objectives & Expected Level Of Play By Division
- In Spring, includes two divisions based on age, T5 and T6. In Fall, combined into single T-Ball division.
- Emphasis is placed on developing a basic understanding of the game.
- Players hit ball from a tee.
- All players hit each inning.
- Outs are recognized, but may not be "enforced"
- Team size ranges from 6-10 players.
- Introduces players to basics of batting, throwing, and catching
- Introduces players to team mechanics of the game, such as base running and throwing to first base
- League Age 4-6
- In the spring and the fall, there is a single coach pitch division.
- Players hit the ball pitched from a coach, up to 6 attempts.
- Focus on teaching the fundamental skills of baseball and provide all the players with an opportunity to learn all positions, skills, good sportsmanship, and the rules of the game in a safe, positive and fun environment. The season shall be played in an instructional format.
- Reinforces the basics of batting, throwing, and catching
- Winning games should not be the goal.
- Free substitution. The goal should be not to play a player twice at any one position until every other player has had an opportunity to play that position. Managers should give every player a chance to learn each position.
- League Age 6-8 (Are League Age 6 players eligible for Machine Pitch?
- In the spring, Minors will have separate A, AA, and AAA divisions. In the fall, the A and AA divisions are combined into a single Minors division.
- The A division, introduces players to pitching and hitting from a pitched ball. There are several innings of full coach pitch, followed by several innings of player pitch. During the innings of player pitch, following 4 balls, rather than awarding a base on balls, a coach pitches to the batter to finish the at bat.
- Winning games should not be the goal.
- Teach the fundamental skills of baseball and provide all the players with an opportunity to learn all positions, skills, good sportsmanship, and the rules of the game in a safe, positive and fun environment.
- Reinforces the basics of batting while adding pitch selection and recognition.
- Continued development of throwing and catching from all positions and adding both pitchers and catchers.
- League Age 7-9
- In the spring, Minors will have separate A, AA, and AAA divisions. In the fall, the A and AA divisions are combined into a single Minors division.
- Continued development of pitching. In AA, there are several innings of player pitch with no walks (as described in A), followed by several innings of full player pitch with walks.
- Continued focus on good sportsmanship and team play!
- Batting skills development including proper stance, pitch selection, bunting, and reading signals.
- Develop base running skills for situational play, including proper sliding technique.
- Fielding emphasis on getting behind the ball and setting up the throw, getting ball to the correct position for the out or to keep the runners from advancing.
- Develop tracking skills for catching fly balls and arm strengthening practice (long toss).
- League Age 8-10
- In the spring, Minors will have separate A, AA, and AAA divisions. In the fall, AAA and Majors are combined into a single Majors division.
- Continue to develop pitching ("kid pitch"). In AAA, all innings are full player pitch with walks.
- Continued focus on good sportsmanship and team play!
- Batting skills development including proper stance, pitch selection, bunting, and reading signals from Manager/Coach.
- Develop base running skills for situational play, including proper sliding technique.
- Fielding emphasis on getting behind the ball and setting up the throw, getting ball to the correct position for the out or to keep the runners from advancing.
- Develop tracking skills for catching fly balls and arm strengthening practice (long toss).
- League Age 9-11
- Official League Little Division
- Develop batting mechanics (bunting, driving, making adjustments to speed) and pitch selection.
- Develop accurate throws from outfielders to proper cutoff person.
- After fielding the ball knowing where to make the throw and getting it there. Develop fielding strategies based on skills.
- Reading signals from Coach/Manager and implementing directives.
- Arm strengthening and accuracy thru practices (long toss).
- Working as a team to get outs.
- Pitching emphasis is to continue developing pitch variety with good mechanics (fastball 2 seam/4 seam, and change-up) and injury prevention/arm care.
- Catcher skills include developing pitch calling skills, accurate throws to all bases, minimize passed balls
- Good sportsmanship!
- League Age 10-12
- Introduction to regulation 90 foot field
- Introduction to advanced baseball rules: leading from bases, pick-offs, etc.
- Standard schedule includes playing teams from throughout Loudoun County
- Fields a District All Star team that competes up to Little League Juniors World Series
- Eligible to players LA 12-14, but targeted to League Age 13-14 (generally geared toward players in Middle School)
- reference: Big Field Options
- Final level of Little League baseball
- Plays on regulation 90 foot field
- In Spring, season align to after the high school baseball season finishing, allowing players to play both
- Standard schedule includes playing teams from throughout Northern Virginia
- Typically play Saturday double headers or tournaments
- Fields a District All Star team that competes up to Little League Seniors World Series
- Eligible to player LA 13-16, but targeted League Age 15-16 (Generally geared towards players in High School).
- reference: Big Field Options
- Gives intellectual and/or physically challenged boys and girls the chance to enjoy playing the game of baseball.
- Players participate in an athletic environment that is structured to their abilities.
- Allows them to enjoy the game of baseball along with millions of other children who participate in the sport worldwide.
- Located in Ashburn, Dulles Little League (DLL) provides this opportunity for Loudoun County residents.
- Designed for those Lower Loudoun players who, in addition to participating in the League’s regular spring and fall seasons, want to experience extra baseball in a more competitive environment
- Not affiliated with Little League
- Ages 8-14+
- Plays on 50/70 foot field. Transition to the bigger fields
- Investigating this as option starting with Fall 2018
- Standard schedule includes playing teams from throughout Northern Virginia
- Eligible to players LA11-LA13. Targeted to players that have just finished their LA12 Spring Majors season.
- reference: Big Field Options
