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Triple A LEVEL OF PLAY



OVERVIEW

Triple A is Red Land Youth Baseball’s intermediate-level division for youth players. At this level, players are starting to get more serious about playing competitive baseball. Some players have begun to get private instruction and play on travel baseball teams. This level introduces players to higher-level instruction, skill development, learning, and strategy. By now, many players have started to figure out what positions they enjoy playing and will be most successful at. The game is moving quicker, and players are more advanced in their skills and knowledge. Players can catch, throw, hit, and field. Games and practices are held on fields with 60’ foot base paths. This level is player-pitch only (from 46’). Scores and standings are kept. ‘Out of league’ games are played against teams from other local leagues. At the end of the regular season, rec-playoffs are held and a champion is determined. A main objective of Triple A is to help players with understanding more advanced baseball concepts. Defensive alignments/plays, bunting, stealing bases, baserunning, and game-strategy will be taught and utilized. Players with higher skills will have an opportunity to begin competing on the Cal Ripken Tournament Trail for their age-group. The tournament trail is a progressive tournament which starts at the Districtlevel, then States, Regionals, and finally the World Series. Teams compete to continue moving on the trail by earning a bid. 

Prerequisite of Skills

  • Ability to pay attention
  • Listening to coaches
  • Good attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Willingness to hustle 
  • Competitive
  • Understands the rules of baseball 
  • Ability to catch thrown and batted baseballs
  • Ability to hit a pitched baseball consistently
  • Ability to throw the ball accurately

Focus Areas

  • Having fun/loving the game
  • Understanding the rules of baseball 
  • Sharpening of fundamentals (throwing, hitting, fielding, catching) 
  • Improvement of pitching fundamentals
  • Ability to throw strikes 
  • Developing a consistent swing
  • Ability to hit the ball hard
  • Advanced baserunning technique
  • Team defensive strategy/plays
  • Practicing hard/extra work 
  • Mental toughness 
  • Being a good teammate 
  • Baseball safety

Necessary Equipment

  • Baseball glove 
  • Baseball spikes
  • Baseball pants
  • Waterbottle/jug
  • Bat
  • Baseball bag
  • Helmet
  • Uniform (jersey/hat-league provided)
  • Catcher's Gear (optional/league provided)
  • Batting gloves (optional)
  • Sliding shorts (optional)
  • Other baseball gear (optional)

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Team Manager - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
  • Assistant Coach - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
  • All-Star Manager - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
  • All-Star Coach - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
  • Team Parent/Assistant - Click Here for Volunteer Clearances Information
  • Field Maintenance Assistance
  • Concessions Assistance
  • Scorekeeper/scoreboard
  • Click Here for RLYB Board Positions
  • Fundraising
  • Click Here for Team/League Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact

Red Land Youth Baseball
P.O. Box 456 
Lewisberry, Pennsylvania 17339

Phone: 717-645-3731
Email: [email protected]

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