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IV. During game competition,petition, supervisors will instand operateruct, umpire, <br /> the Jugs pitching machine when one of the teams is in the field; he will <br /> then keep score and instruct this team when they arc batting. The <br /> t . assistant supervisor does the same with the other team. Supervisors • <br /> and assistant supervisors should rotate teams so they are able to instruct <br /> each of the teams at their field. . <br /> V. The overall season for supervisors and assistant supervisors will start <br /> June 11th and end on July 24th. Checks will be distributed on June 30th <br /> and again on July 30th when equipment , farm league uniforms, and player <br /> ratings are turned into the program director. <br /> The Jugs League practices will start June 11th. Both supervisors and <br /> assistant supervisors must be present at these practices. Each team will <br /> be permitted a week of practice before the season games start. <br /> Beginning June 11th supervisors and assistant supervisors must be present <br /> from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. , Monday through Friday. <br /> After the second practice of the first week (June 11th) , supervisors <br /> will pass out uniforms to each child on the team. It is important that the <br /> number given to the child matches the number on the roster sheet. <br /> VI. Supervisors are expected to start as planned. It takes thought and plan- <br /> ning to use the first week of practice to get the teams ready for comps- . <br /> . ' . ta.tion. At these practices, the youngsters should be instructed in the <br /> . basic fundamentals: holding the ball properly to throw the actual throw <br /> (overhand); catching a thrown ball, a fly, and ground ball; batting <br /> techniques; pitching techniques; etc. Establish your most important <br /> skilled position as soon as possible (catching) . Remember, infield <br /> - practice as well as the games themselves, should be used for developing <br /> a youngster's skills. In addition, several afternoons are set aside <br /> during the season for each team to have organized practice sessions. <br /> Constructive criticism and praise should be given during the actual <br /> playing of the Gams. When you are umpiring, operating the Jugs, or <br /> keeping score, advise youngsters on what they should do and what not <br /> . to do. Encourage enthusiasm and hustle. Correct mistakes with .a <br /> positive approach. <br /> Select captains for each of the teams. Captains may call an extra <br /> practice anytime that a field can be found and when his teammates can <br /> Get together. At these practices, the captain is free to call on any <br /> Icoaching talent to help him and his team (father, brother, or neighbors) . <br /> a. <br /> However, the actual development and responsibility forprogress of the <br /> t youngster is dererdent for the most part on the knowledge and teaching • <br /> skills of the sut rvisor and assistant sup..lvisor. <br /> VII . Infield and baseline fill may be secured from the Park and Recreation <br /> Department by calling 927-8&S1 and asking for i' r. Mary Huiras The .t'ark <br /> and Rec. Department will mow the infield and outfield and cut the foul <br /> lines at your request. <br /> VIII. Supervisors must not allow ;pectators(especially children) to sit on <br /> the bench with the players, nor should they stand directly behind the <br /> fence as they might disturb the batters. Everyone not directly involved <br />'- in the baseball practices or games should sit on the bleachers or on the <br /> ground far enough away from the playing field to safe from batted or <br /> thrown balls. Please enforce thi. ! ! There 1s a definite liability factor <br /> . involved with the Jugs pitching machine-Be careful! ! ! ! • <br />