Coaching rec softball
For parents who just said yes to coaching or helping out. Everything you need for a rec season, from the first parent meeting to chalking the lines.
New coach? Start hereHead coach and assistant jobs, league requirements, the first parent meeting, and safety.Read this first
Coach checklistsThe coach's bag, the field kit, and what to do before every game. Check items off as you go.Open the checklists
Running the team
Running a practicePractice plans by age, stations, and drills that keep every kid moving
Game dayLineups, playing time, base coaching, the dugout, and umpires
The field
Field setup and careBase and pitching distances by age, dragging, and what to do after rain
Chalking the fieldFoul lines, batter's boxes, and circles, step by step with diagrams
What matters most in rec ball
- Safety first. Helmets on, bats in the rack, and a plan for lightning and injuries.
- Every kid plays and improves. Rotate positions, share playing time, and notice effort.
- Keep it fun. Short instructions, lots of turns, and a game at the end of practice.
Your players can learn rules and decisions at home with the flash cards, and parents can find gear sizes in the gear guide.