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Tee Ball
2008 Director: TBD
To introduce the 5 & 6 year old player to basic knowledge of the game of baseball. A tee is used to encourage proper batting form. The player will interact with players his/her own age. The adult coach will introduce the ideas of teamwork, running, and hitting. The coach will also focus on social skills of getting along and waiting their turn. The main concept should be learning in a fun environment.
Pitching Machine
2008 Director: TBD
Focus on players 6-7 years old to learn baseball skills utilizing a pitching machine as the method of pitching. The player will learn glove skills, hitting, and throwing techniques in a team/game atmosphere. Although the divison plays games, the focus is on player development.
Coach Pitch Softball
2008 Director: TBD
Focus on players 6-7 years old to learn softball skills with coaches pitching to the players. The player will learn glove skills, hitting, and throwing techniques in a team/game atmosphere. Although the division plays games, the focus is on player development.
AAA Baseball
2008 Director: TBD
This division continues to focus on player development without the competition placed on every game and inning. The division is made up of 8 year olds and the coaches work to develop pitching, catching, and the "game" of baseball. Before each game the teams will have extra warm-up time for practicing. This age is critical to player development.
Minor League Baseball
2008 Director: TBD
This level is for 9-11 year olds. While continuing to focus on player development, the training is done at the practice level. The teams play 2 games per week along with a team practice. With a few exceptions, full Little League rules apply to this division.
Minor League Softball
2008 Director: TBD
Beginners level softball for ages 8-10. Coaches teach players the basic skills of hitting and fielding. Players learn the rules of the game while also learning the importance of teamwork.
Major League Baseball
2008 Director: TBD
The Dudley LL Major Division is our most competitive level of play within the LL structure. The division age level is from 10 to 12. The typical team will be made up of 1/2 12's , 3 11's and 2 10 year olds. Although the players will continue to grow their baseball skill and knowledge, we still focus on playing the game for fun. At this level 12 players are picked to represent Dudley in the LL tournament ending in Williamsport, PA.
All 11/12 year old players are eligible to play in Majors. The number of 10 year olds is based on space and the player tryouts in March.
Major League Softball
2008 Director: TBD
Intermediate level softball for ages 10-12. Players in this division learn to develop their skills better. Players pitch to each other and play competitive games. Coaches teach teamwork and skills of the game at this level. While there is more emphasis put on winning the game at this level, players are taught more about sportmanship and how to play as a team as well as improving as individuals.
Junior Baseball
2008 Director: TBD
Inter-town league playing full baseball rules on a full size 90' base path diamond.
This division is open to all 13-14 year old boys/girls within Dudley. The home field is behind the tennis courts at Shepherd Hill. Other towns include Charlton, Oxford, and Webster.
Senior Softball
2008 Director: TBD
This division is open to all 13-16 year old girls in Dudley.
All-Stars
The All-Star division lists each all-star team in Dudley Little League. This should allow us to show rosters and game schedules, along with any other information related to our all-star teams of all ages.
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