PeeWee Baseball

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PEE WEE and FARM LEAGUES

• Players who are not selected for the Major league teams, or perhaps lack sufficient maturity, skills or other attributes, may be retained in the program for training by means of a "minor league" system operated by and in conjunction with the regular Little League program. There is also a Tee Ball program for youngsters league age 5 and 6, with an option to place some or all 7 and/or 8 year olds at the local league in Tee Ball as well.

• A key to a successful Pee Wee and Farm program is the careful selection of managers and coaches. Adult leadership must reflect positive and constructive direction tempered with patience. Patience is probably the most important virtue necessary when managing youngsters of Tee Ball age. A pamphlet titled "Little League's Greatest Challenge" is available through Little League offices to assist league officials in selecting managers and coaches. "My Coach Says" and "The Other Side" are appropriate publications for the novice Tee Ball manager and are also available through Little League.

• The learning experience must be fun coupled with developing fundamental skills of hitting, throwing, fielding and running. The basic concept should be total team participation in a congenial environment under the direction of concerned and competent adults. Remember, the value of the Tee Ball program is the learning experience. Participants in Tee Ball are in a critical developmental period. A manager's reward will come from being a positive factor and influence in each child's development.