Coaches Chalkboard

Welcome to the SMNLL Coaches Chalkboard, where we share coaching information for all managers and coaches. Check back from time to time and review what’s here — whether you’ve been coaching for 20 years, 20 minutes, or are just thinking about getting into it, you’ll find something useful.

Coaching Resources

Little League Coach Resources QC Baseball

Coach Training

Online courses from Little League for coaches and volunteers. The Abuse Awareness and Diamond Leader courses are required for tournament managers and coaches.

Safety Awareness Training Course First Aid Awareness Training Course Abuse Awareness Training Course Diamond Leader Training Program

Rules & Equipment

Little League Rules, Regulations, and Policies Little League Rulebook App Understanding the Basic Rules (Baseball) Regular Season Pitching Rules Pitcher Rest Requirements Equipment Inspection: Bats Equipment Inspection: Batting Helmets & Catcher’s Gear

Fundamentals: Skill Guides & Practice Plans

Great stuff about coaching the fundamentals:

SMNLL New Coaches Doc Coaching Plans for T/A/AA Divisions Tee Ball Curriculum (10-Week Program) The Basics: Skill Development Videos Scorekeeping 101 Fielding Ground Balls Infield Approach — Positioning Infield Approach Playing Catch — Catching the Baseball Playing Catch — Throwing the Baseball

Questions? Email us at smn@smnlittleleague.com.

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