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We are an official host league for Wasatch Baseball League. Need a host league? Registration ends mid January so contact us this fall to get a spot for your team. We are the only league that only hosts Accelerated teams during the week.
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8U Skills List
Utah Swarm 8U Skills
These are general guidelines for this age group. Keep in mind every player is different both mentally and physically. No matter how fast they run or how far they throw they should be able to demonstrate proper techniques.
Understand the Rules of the Game
–Understand Balls, Strikes and Innings
-Understand when runners can advance
-Understand force out and tag out situations
Throwing Technique
Basic Execution Elbow at shoulder, square to target, wrist snap, rotation
Weight shift and follow through with eyes and body
Ability to control throws to a designated area (IE: Catcher to First Base)
MUST BE ABLE TO THROW A MINIMUM OF 85 FEET
Demonstrate Fielding Basics
Demonstrate fielding ground ball, both forehand and backhand
Demonstrate fly balls: catch above the nose and eye level, 2 hands and glove foot in front
Demonstrate forced outs and basic double play mechanics/footwork
Demonstrate position location knowledge (where do I stand)
Demonstrate basic relay throws
Understands and demonstrates coverage and back up responsibilities (everyone moves)
Demonstrate Base Running Techniques
Safely execute a bent knee slide
Demonstrate steals and understand how to execute a delayed steal
Understand how and when to run through first or round towards second base
Can follow basic coach signals which may include run home, steal or wait.
Demonstrate Hitting Techniques
Swing: hips, arm’s and 2 hand follow through
Able to stay in the Batters Box during wind up and pitch
General
Respects the uniform and wears it properly: shoes tied, clean, shirt tucked in, hat forward
Shows respect for coach’s, parents, umpires and teammates
Demonstrates listening skills and enthusiasm for the game
Arrives for practices and games at time requested, dressed and ready to play
Keep dugout clean, organized and removes all trash and items from it quickly after game
Parent Education
No one talks to the umpires except coach’s and score keepers
Players stay in the dugout and parents stay out of the dugout. (Coach’s and Asst. Coach’s are the exception)
Umpires, Park reps, Tournament officials, Team Staff have the right to remove any person from the park due to abusive, or violent behavior. If a family member is removed from the park the coach can will be also removed and suspended from league play. The coach is responsible for your bad behavior.
Follow all park rules including but not limited to dogs, seeds, not smoking/vaping and rolling toys like scooters.
Do not try to speak to the coach during games about your player (outside of injuries).
Questions and concerns should be addressed privately before or after games.
9U and 10U Skills
Utah Swarm 9U and 10U Skills
These are general guidelines for this age group. Keep in mind every player is different both mentally and physically. No matter how fast they run or how far they throw they should be able to demonstrate proper techniques.
Pitchers
Pitchers Demonstrate 4 seam grip, 2 seam grip, fastball and change up
Demonstrate proper follow through on all throws, follow with your feet
Create a downward plane for the ball
Demonstrate 1st strike within 2 pitches reliably (control trumps velocity)
6 step pitching progression
-Stance
-Rocker Step
-Pivot -Balance
-Separation/Approach
-Release
Demonstrate Fielding Basics
Demonstrate Double Play depth and footwork for all infield positions
Demonstrate Infield communication (plays. coverage, reading the batter etc..)
Demonstrate outfield readiness, square to target, footwork, throw
Catchers demonstrate signal calling, framing, and reliably throw to all bases
Understand “Crow hop” and able to demonstrate the technique -MUST BE ABLE TO THROW A MINIMUM OF 92 FEET
Demonstrate Base Running Techniques
Demonstrate “first 3 steps” out of the batters box
Understands 1st and 3rd base situations
Demonstrates techniques for straight steals and delayed steals
Understands coach communication/signal pick up
Begins to demonstrate self thinking/decision making on base paths
Demonstrate Hitting Techniques
Demonstrates line drives, hard ground balls, and bunts.
Begin to develop hitting strategy vs. specific pitchers -Begin to understand and practice situational hitting (sacrifice bunts, hit and run, bunts for hits)
Accustomed to drill work (tee, soft toss, front toss etc...)
General
Begin to demonstrate ability to read pitchers for self and teammates.
Demonstrate coverage and back up responsibilities on every hit (everyone moves).
Gives 100% on and off the field.
Looks for opportunity to help teammates reach their goals.
Master “one pitch at a time” and rebound quickly from set backs.
Uses positive language about self, coaches and players.
Demonstrates teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Parent Education
See 8U
11U and 12U skills
Utah Swarm 11U and 12U Skills
These are general guidelines for this age group. Keep in mind every player is different both mentally and physically. No matter how fast they run or how far they throw they should be able to demonstrate proper techniques.
Throwing and Pitching
Demonstrate through throwing for accuracy -all distances including long toss.
Demonstrate 4 seam grip, 2 seam grip and change up.
Demonstrate hold and pick off basics. -Reliably demonstrate 1st strike within 2 pitches.
Able to accurately throw a minimum of 100 Feet
Demonstrate Fielding Basics
Demonstrate Double Play depth and footwork for all infield positions
Demonstrate Infield communication (plays. coverage, reading the batter etc..)
Demonstrate outfield ground balls to target. -Demonstrates cut offs and relays
Demonstrate advanced pick off plays
Demonstrate coverage and back up responsibilities
Masters fielding mechanics (Ready position, Fielding, Throw, Footwork, Follow Through)
Catchers master 3 stances, framing, blocking, reliably throw to all bases, and provide positive field leadership.
Demonstrate Base Running Techniques
Demonstrate proper lead offs on all bases.
Understands proper stealing footwork. -Understands tag up situations
Understands 3rd base rules
Understands no-out, one-out and two-out rules
Demonstrate self thinking/decision making on base paths
Demonstrate Hitting Techniques
Demonstrates line drives, hard ground balls -Develop hitting strategy vs. specific pitchers
Understand and demonstrate situational hitting (sacrifice bunts, hit and run, bunts for hits)
Accustomed to drill work (tee, soft toss, front toss etc…)
Master Hitting Mechanics -Master situational bunting
Demonstrate ability to read pitchers for self and teammates
General
Sets personal seasonal goals and gives 100% to reach them
Looks for opportunity to help teammates reach their goals.
Master positive outlook and rebound quickly from set backs.
Uses positive language about self, coaches and players.
Demonstrates teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Understand how to properly approach coaches with needs and questions.
Able to take accountability for mistakes and be able to correct and move forward
Parent Education
See Previous Age Groups
This age is prepping for high school baseball
There is no “perceived” fairness with positions or playing time. This is NOT rec ball.
13U and above
13U and above should have the skills listed in the younger age groups. These age groups are bring prepped for High School Ball and College Ball. Grades, School Attendance, Nutrition, Weight lifting and Mental Health are all considered when moving towards these goals.
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