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A Note About Softball

Starting in the 2010 Season, FCLL will no longer offer a softball program.  At this point in time there are no other Little League teams in our District that play with Little League and unfortunately Little League rules do not allow non Little League games to take place.  There is talk at the national level of Little League to modify this to help local leagues and there are Little League Softball programs being formed as close as Washington County, but until we can gather more support right here in Mount Airy and anyone of the Four Counties we can not offer the program.  This is not to say that we can not address this in the future, but right now the climate is such that our league can not provide a quality program. 

 

We invite any and all of the previous softball players to come play baseball.  What ever level you were at in softball will easily translate to baseball.  Little League Baseball is for both boys and girls not just boys.  Keep in mind that at the 2009 Little League World Series there were two female players in Williamsport competing against the best Little Leagues in the World.  If softball is a sports goal for you when you enter high school or college, keep in mind that if you can hit a baseball, you probably can hit a softball.  So transitioning back to softball should not be too hard.  We encourage you to come out and play baseball this season.

 

If you have any questions about softball or a transition to baseball email information@fcllbaseball.org

Little League Coaches Registry Now Open.

Little League International is pleased to announce the release of the newly-updated 2010 Baseball and Softball Coaches Registry. The Registry was created to help managers and coaches improve their knowledge and learn how to be more effective teachers because they are among the most important volunteers in the Little League program.

Little League offers separate packages for baseball and softball, which include sport-specific training DVDs and reading materials, for only $30. The baseball packet includes videos from the Play Ball! Series, which features tips from Major League Baseball players and managers. The Softball series offers Michele Smith's newly-published training and practice guide along with a skills and fundamentals DVD.

In addition to instructional information, the registry provides coaches the ability to download the latest version of the Electronic Rulebook with clips explaining frequently misinterpreted rules.

Click here if you are interested in the 2010 Coaches Registry.

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Little League Coaches Resource Center

This is a great video for explaining the Little League Coaches Resource Center.  It has tips, drills and other helpful information for you as a coach.  Even the most experienced Manager/Coach will find something helpful in these videos.  This video explains the site and how to use it.  If you would like the "authentication code" please email information@fcllbaseball.org.  Enjoy the video.

FCLL opens blog...

In an effort to communicate with anyone interested in Four County Little League, we have opened a brand new blog.  During the season it will be fun to view the blogs posted by Managers, Coaches and parents.  If you wish to become a "Blog Author", email information@fcllbaseball.org.  You will then be given access to add pictures, stories and other cool stuff.  We hope you enjoy our new blog and hope you visit often.  To make sure you don't miss anything, click on the "Follow" link to the right.