"Little League Baseball" Baseball Standards · Position 12

⚾️ WBSC × Baseball Position 1 Alliance | Detailed Breakdown of the "Chinese Little League Baseball Standards" ⚾️

— The Essential Handbook for Young Players' Development!

1. Core Philosophy Explanation | Philosophy Breakdown

✅ "Fun First, Skills Second"

Jointly developed by the WBSC and China Baseball Position 1 Alliance, with the main goal: spark interest > competitive pressure!

Reject "force-feeding" training; emphasize gamified teaching to help kids learn skills while having fun!

"No boring drills!" ➡️ ✅ "Learn through PLAY!"

2. Technical Skill Indicators | Technical Skills Criteria

⚾️ 1. Batting Ability | Batting

Swing Path: Requires a "level swing" from inside to outside, avoiding chopping motions

Contact Point: Lower grades focus on hitting off a tee; higher grades progress to toss drills

✨ Key Metric: Batting success rate > 30% (Softball)

2. Defensive Skills | Fielding

Ground Balls: Use a triangular foot stance, glove stays close to the ground for scooping

Fly Balls: Track the ball with both hands making a "goggle" shape

Safety Focus: No catching balls with the face! Reinforce the idea that "the glove is a shield"

3. Throwing & Pitching Ability | Throwing & Pitching

4-Seam Grip: Index and middle fingers across the seams to create backspin

Throwing Mechanics: Three-step chain motion "Hip-Shoulder-Wrist" for power delivery

Distance Standards: Grades 1-2 throw 8m | Grades 3-4 throw 12m | Grades 5-6 throw 15-18m

3. Physical Fitness Requirements | Physical Fitness Standards

【Speed】

Base Running: 20m sprint ≤ 4.5 seconds (6th grade benchmark)

Shuttle Run: Tests reaction speed and agility

【Power】

Medicine Ball Toss: Develop core strength

Jump Rope Training: 100 single jumps per minute to boost ankle explosiveness

【Coordination】

"Throw & Catch + Stride" combo drills: Enhance hand-eye coordination and dynamic balance

Cone Drills: Improve spatial awareness

4. Rule Understanding Levels | Rule Comprehension

Age-based progressive design!

Level 1 (Grades 1-2): Understand running directions, out conditions, and home plate location

Level 2 (Grades 3-4): Grasp difference between force out and tag out, master sacrifice fly tactics

Level 3 (Grades 5-6): Apply base-stealing strategies, interpret the infield fly rule

5. Safety Protection Standards | Safety Protocols

⚠️ WBSC Mandatory Rules!

Helmets: Must wear when batting and running bases! Ear covers protect both ears

Protective Gear: Catchers must wear full armor (Chest Protector + Leg Guards)

❌ Dangerous Actions Ban:

→ Sliding only allowed feet-first, head-first slides are prohibited!

→ Pitchers limited to 60 pitches per week to prevent Little League Elbow

6. Ability Evaluation System | Grading System

"Bronze to Champion" ranking system:

⭐ Rookie: Completes basic movement sequences

⭐⭐ Prospect: Hits successfully 5 out of 10 consecutive swings

⭐⭐⭐ All-Star: Defensive success rate > 80% + perfect rule application

7. Parent and Coach Guide | For Coaches & Parents

❗️ Golden Rule:

"Progress Over Perfection!"

✅ Positive Encouragement Phrases:

"Nice swing! Keep your eyes on the ball next time!"

"Great job covering the base! Next up: quick tagging!"

Avoid harsh criticism:

→ Instead of "Why did you mess up again?" ask "How do you plan to improve next time?"

⚡️ Practical Motto:

"Let kids fall in love with baseball; standards are just the map, passion is the fuel!"

"Love the game, the skills will follow."