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The 2010 Fall Ball season will start 7 September & last approximately 6 weeks until 15 October. The cost is $60 per player from 1 July until 15 August and $70 per player beginning 16 August. The fees are non-refundable. Each player will receive a jersey and hat/visor in addition to the games. Most teams will be scheduled to play 2 games/week; no games on weekends & no make-up games.
A few quick notes about Fall Ball:
1. All divisions will be formed based on demand. If enough kids sign up then we'll have the division. If not then we'll adjust accordingly but may have to refund your money if we can't place you in a division.
2. Fall Ball is very laid back compared to Spring Ball. It is more like instructional backyard ball. There are far fewer teams. Players will get a reversible jersey so that sometimes we can choose up sides to mix up the teams for a little variety & fun. Sometimes we don't play games at all & instead do fun team drills that the kids really enjoy plus hopefully increases their skills at the same time. Managers are encouraged to rotate players around to different positions (while still teaching the positions), especially pitcher & catcher. Every team bats the entire line-up & there's open substitution such that nobody should sit on the bench more than 1 inning at a time & EVERYONE SHOULD PLAY ABOUT THE SAME # OF INNINGS IN EVERY GAME!
3. Players moving up next Spring should play up this Fall. For example, if your child was league age 10 & played in 10U this Spring, & will be league age 11 next Spring, then register for 12U this Fall. It will help them adjust much easier next Spring. So please register for the correct division. Managers should be aware this is the case & be extra patient in developing players this Fall.
4. There are NO UMPIRES for Fall Ball. The manager or a coach of the team in the field will umpire from behind the pitcher's mound (this way they can also more easily give instruction to the pitcher & the fielders). They should have a generous but reasonable strike zone that encourages the players to swing rather than walk.
5. We do not keep score nor standings for Fall Ball.
The bottom line is that Fall Ball is Fun Ball...as such, please do not get caught up in winning...HAVE FUN!!!
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