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Players. There should be one catcher, one pitcher, one player at all infield positions, and four outfielders. The other players will then be rotated in each inning with everyone getting their chance to sit on the bench. All players must play a minimum of three innings in the field. ® Positions should be changed each inning. All players should experience playing all positions. Coaches should start to emphasize position specific play so that the children learn what each position does. ® Where there are boys and girls on the teams the following distribution applies: Boys may play pitcher and/or catcher and this in not included in the distribution figures: Number of Boys Infield Outfield 1 Open Open 2 1 1 3 1 1 open 1 4 2 2 ® Coaches from both teams should agree on all the rules before the game. Modifying the rules is OK, if both coaches agree and it will make the game fair and fun for the kids ® All players will shake hands at the completion of the game. Coaches should stress the learning of good sportsmanship. ® Scores and standings will not be kept, a philosophy of skill development, teamwork, and fun will be stressed. Sportsmanship Profanity and personal baiting of opponents by players or spectators shall not be permitted. Abusive baiting is defined as remarks referring to the nationality, religion, creed, or physical characteristics of an individual. The coaches shall remove anyone from the game for violating this rule. (Note: Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their team and their fans.) Rain Out Policy Where weather is a factor, the coach of each team should contact the Parks and Recreation Department after 4:00 pm on the date of the game to find out if the games have been cancelled. If the Recreation Department states that the games are on, each team should report to their assigned fields; if the field is unplayable, a mutual decision between coaches should be made at the field. Players are to call their coaches to find out if the game has been postponed, not the Parks and Recreation Department. Tips for Beqinning Youth Softball Coaches. ® Start teaching your players about force outs. 'Teach your players where to throw the ball when there is runners on base and it is hit to them. Stress to players they should know what to do if the ball is hit to them. Develop drills to teach the players this concept. ® Teach position specific skills. Show the players where to stand. Explain what each position should do when the ball is hit to that spot. Develop drills to teach the unique skills for each position.