Junior Division

Grade Level

Grades 5-6

Overview

• 9 teams

• 12 games

• Practices are required

Game Format

• Games slots are 2 hours

• Balls and strikes called by ASA Umpires

• Score and standings are kept

• Rules vary by division.

• View Rules

Division Goal

This level is about the further development of the skills learned in the Sophomore Division. When the girls finish the second year in this division, they will be smart aggressive base runners, be fundamentally sound at the plate and be aware of most defensive situations (i.e. where to make the play).  They should be able to:

• Consistently make strong accurate throws

• Make snap throws

• Catch throws with proper glove position

• Field ground balls, with good range

• Catch pop ups and fly balls, always using two hands

• Pitchers should show good speed and decent accuracy

• Catchers should be able to block bad pitches

• Back each other up on defense

• Have good base running skills

• Have good hitting mechanics

• Have good field awareness

Pitchers and catchers should be getting as much one-on-one coaching as possible in the proper mechanics of pitching and catching.  The league offers clinics to help with this development.

Coordinator

If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, feel free to reach out to TBD, Junior Division Coordinator.