Forney Bulldogs (8u Minor League) - (Forney, TX)

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Coach Pitch Rules
Minor League
8U Leagues
1. Each team will bat its entire lineup throughout the game.
2. No player will sit out two consecutive innings. Failure to abide by this rule will result in forfeiture of the game.
3. 6 runs or 3 outs per inning
4. 6 pitches or 3 strikes per at bat, however, an at bat cannot end on a foul ball.
5. Adult pitcher must start from pitching rubber and must exit the field of play after batter makes contact. He/she must stay off field while ball is in play.
6. Adult pitcher CANNOT instruct any player on the field while he is in the field of play. An out will be called for each infraction.
7. Team pitcher must start a play with both feet inside the pitchers circle. The player must lineup on either side of the adult pitcher but cannot be closer to home plate than the pitching rubber.
8. Tight bases. No stealing.
9. No infield fly rule.
10. 4 outfielders to be used.
11. No more than one base on an over-throw to any base.
12. Play is stopped when ball is under control in the infield and umpire calls time.
13. Each coach must submit his lineup to the official scorekeeper a minimum of 10 minutes prior to game time.
14. No Tee Ball bats allowed.
15. Players must slide feet first if a play is being made at any base.
16. No head-first slides at any base.
17. Catcher must wear protective cup.
18. No on deck batters.
19. No coaches out of dugout.
20. 4 coaches max in dugout.
21. 6 innings or 1 hour 30 minutes whichever comes first.
22. If a game is out of time or reaches the maximum full innings of play and the game is tied, one extra inning will be played in its entirety, without the inning run rule in effect. If the
score of the game is still tied at the end of the full extra inning is played, the game is then
declared a tie.
23. In the final inning of regulation play (6th inning) or extra inning play, the inning run rule is not in effect.

Welcome Message from Coach Beers
Greetings from Coach Beers
March 23, 2011 — WELCOME and INTRODUCTIONS!

Hello. I would like to welcome each one of you to FYBA Coach Pitch (8-U) 2011. I just wanted to take a moment and let you know that I am thrilled to have the opportunity to coach your player this year. This is our fourth season together as the Bulldogs and we’ll be returning a number of players from last year’s team. We have also picked up a number of new players (3 total) and we welcome you to our team! My name is Coach Beers (aka Shane to the parents). My wife (Jennifer) and I live in Windmill Farms (Phase II) and I have been a Forney resident for 9 years. Jennifer (drafted as one of the Team Moms – other mothers are also welcome to help out if you have the time) is a 2nd Grade teacher at SMITH ELEMENTARY and we have 4 children. My experience is mainly through playing sports all of my life. Baseball was my college choice and then when I became too old, I started playing softball while in the Navy. I was head coach of the Bulldogs in 2008, 2009 and 2010 (Spring and Fall) and have assisted in T-Ball one year prior to that. I have coached girl’s fast-pitch softball for 4 years (my oldest daughter’s team). Our assistant coaches who will be on the field are Shane Cranford, Bryan Kelly, Drew Pritchett, JoeBill Andress (and others) but all parents are considered our assistant coaches as well! Samantha Kelly has also volunteered to be a Team Mom.

While things are in the process of being finalized (schedules, uniform pricing, etc.) here’s a list of items that may be useful in helping your child understand the game and progress this year:

• Watch a baseball game or two on television and try to explain things (where’s home plate, 1st base, etc.)
• Grab a training tape or dvd and let him watch some of the segments (I know, keeping their attention for more than 10 minutes can be difficult)
• Equipment needed for practicing:
- Glove, Bat, 2 Balls, Batting Helmet, Cleats.
- Optional: Cup (mandatory for catchers) Bat Bag, Sliders, Batting Gloves.

We look forward to meeting you and working with you and your child this year. The main purpose for this initial letter is just to introduce myself and give you my information so that you can contact me with any questions. You can call me at any time on my cell: 214.206.5616 or at home 469.762.5065. My email address is mike.beers@melitconsulting.com (my first name is “Michael”). Let’s have a good time and PLAY BALL! Go Bulldogs!

- Coach Beers

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