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® Positions should be changed each inning. All players should experience playing <br />all positions. Coaches should emphasize position specific play so that the <br />children learn what each position does. <br />® A mask and chest protector must be worn by the catcher. <br />® Umpire No -Show - If for some reason an umpire does not show up the two <br />coaches are urged to get a spectator to umpire or handle the umpiring between <br />themselves. If nothing can be worked out, the game will be rescheduled at a <br />later date. <br />® Coaches from both teams should agree on all the rules before the game. <br />Modifying the rules is OK, if both coaches agree and it will make the game fair <br />and fun for the kids. <br />® Where there are boys and girls on the teams the following distribution applies: <br />Boys may play pitcher and catcher and this is not included in the distribution <br />figures: <br />Number of Boys Infield Outfield <br />1 Open Open <br />2 1 1 <br />3 1 1 open 1 <br />4 2 2 <br />a All players will shake hands at the completion of the game. Coaches should <br />stress the learning of good sportsmanship. <br />a Scores and standings will not be kept, a philosophy of skill development, <br />teamwork, and fun will be stressed. <br />Sportsmanship <br />Profanity and personal baiting of opponents by players or spectators shall not be <br />permitted. Abusive baiting is defined as remarks referring to the nationality, religion, <br />creed, or physical characteristics of an individual. The coaches shall remove anyone <br />from the game for violating this rule. (Note: Coaches are responsible for the behavior <br />of their team and their fans.) <br />Rain Out Policy <br />Where weather is a factor, the coach of each team should contact the Parks and <br />Recreation Department after 4:00 pm on the date of the game to find out if the games <br />have been cancelled. If the Recreation Department states that the games are on, each <br />team should report to their assigned fields; if the field is unplayable, a mutual decision <br />between coaches should be made at the field. Players are to call their coaches to find <br />out if the game has been postponed, not the Parks and Recreation Department. <br />Tips for Elementary Youth Softball Coaches <br />® Continuing teaching players about position specific skills. Develop drills, that are <br />fun, to teach the players this concept. <br />® Continuing to develop drills that will improve the players hand, eye coordination <br />for both fielding and hitting. <br />® Start teaching various strategies for offensive and defensive skills of the game of <br />softball. <br />