FILL Majors Ages 9-12

This league is for experienced players. Pitchers will be throwing between 30 and 55 mph.

This league uses the official rule set of Little League. At this level the coaches will be working more detailed areas of the game such as run-downs, proper positioning as it relates to each position, and batting skills.

Little League enforces a pitch count rule, the higher the count goes the more days rest a pitcher will be required to rest before pitching again. Once they hit the limit they can finish the current batter, but need to leave the mound at that time.

Equipment
Players will need glove, bat, helmet, cleats (metal are NOT permitted), equipment bag.
Teams will have helmets to use for the team as well.

We offer a structured TBall program for players from 5-7.

This league is geared for kids that are just starting and need to learn the basics. If your child is a little experienced and is 6 or older they do have the option of playing Machine Pitch.

In this league coaches are allowed on the field to help.

TBall Rules

This league uses a machine to pitch the ball between 30 and 40 mph. Each player recieves 5 from the machine with 2 more from the Coach.

This league is psuedo-competitive but the emphasis is still on learning and creating a positive experience for the players.

In this league, coaches are not allowed on the field of play.

Machine Pitch uses a hybrid ball between a Tball and regular baseball. Diamond DFX LC5 is the actual name of the ball.

Machine Pitch Rules

FILL Minors Ages 9-11

This league is the first player pitch league. The player usually pitches the ball about 30 mph. We have created a few rule changes to help keep games competive.

• No more then 5 runs an inning
• Only 1 steal home per inning
• After the 2nd walk - the next batter to have 4 balls will have the offensive coach pitch 2 balls, if not put in play batter is considered out
• Removed this rule: No Home runs from a ground ball that gets thru the infield. The ball must reach the grass on a fly to avoid a ground rule double.

** These are simple descriptions of the rules, managers should refer to the complete league rules.

The umpires will have all the detailed rules and make all decisions.

Little League enforces a pitch count rule, the higher the count goes the more days rest a pitcher will be required to rest before pitching again. Once they hit the limit they can finish the current batter, but need to leave the mound at that time.

Equipment
Players will need glove, bat, helmet, cleats (metal are permitted), equipment bag.
Teams will have helmets to use for the team as well.

This league is for experienced players and plays on a full size 90 foot base path field.

The Pitchers mound is 60 feet and 6 inches, and the pitching speed is between 50 and 70 mph. The local Little Leagues field one or two teams in this division. We plan on fielding one team.

Talent Level
The talent level in this league is for experienced strong players. We face other teams that are for the most part travel teams and the majority of players play Junior High baseball for their schools throughout Jacksonville. As a league we would love to accomodate all skill levels in Juniors however due to the strong interleague competition being at a higher level we need to be fair to the core of the team.

Player Requirements and Evaluation
FILL expects to field one team in this division and we will select the best 12 players. The manager and coaches will make all decisions on who makes the team. A minimum talent level is expected as well.

Equipment
Players will need glove, bat, helmet, cleats (metal cleats are permitted), equipment bag.
Bat Specifications: it can be any weight however it must be no more then 2 5/8ths in diameter. 2 3/4 bats are not permitted. No longer then 34 inches.
Mitts: If player is pitching the glove cannot be off white or gray\silver.
Cathers Gear: we provide equipment but you are welcome to bring your own too. All cathers must wear a cup.
Sliding Pants: are not required but can be worn.

Travel
Due to smaller numbers with this league we will need to travel to other Little Leagues to play games. Please expect to travel approximatley 6 times to other local sports complexes.

This league uses the official rule set of Little League. At this level the coaches will be working more detailed areas of the game for both offense and defense.

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We currently do not have the fields to support Girls Softball. We hope to have it as soon as the complex is built. Please check nearby leagues for Girls Softballs. OPAA and TAA both have softball programs.