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Baseball Positive

Mission of Baseball Positive provide information, insight and guidance to adults involved in youth baseball that leads to each player having a great experience and choosing to play again next year.Link to Baseball Positive information for Parents, players and coaches.
​Some information on this page has been sourced from Little League International.

Player Information

R.O.O.T.S. of Positive Play
Rules:
Parents want their children to win the game the way it's supposed to be played.

Opponents:
See opponents as a gift that brings out our best.

Officials:
Respect the officials even when you disagree with a call.

Teammates:
Never do anything - on or off the field – that would embarrass the team.

Self:
Honour the game even when others do not.

Team Information

Uniform Standards
  • Undershirts - If you do not have a club undershirt, a plain short or long sleeve navy blue t-shirt is acceptable. If you choose to wear a compression undershirt they must be navy blue. No other colours can be worn.
  • Batting Helmet - Will not be supplied by the club this year. Players will need to buy their own.  Rules of CoVid19
  • All players must wear white baseball pants with a navy blue belt and navy blue socks.
  • Caps - buy from the Junior uniform officer.

Parent Information

It’s the responsibility of every parent to support a team culture in which Honouring the game is paramount. Gosnells Hawks defines culture as “the way we do things here".

Understanding League Age - League Age Chart 

​New Bat Regulations - Before going out to buy a new bat, you need to read the new bat regulations.

Parent Course - http://positivecoach.org/parent-registration recommended reading.

Other Resources for parents - Web Link
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Tips for parents
The post game ride home can kill a child's love of sport, make the car ride home more enjoyable and find the positives in the game.

Umpire Resources

Umpire Registry with Little League  international

Scoring Resources

Three Types of Legend of Symbols Gamechanger help sheets Scoring Clinics can be available in the preseason or during the season. Contact Caroline Adamson, Accredited Level 4/4IT Scorer.
​Email or Phone 0412 863 125

Coaching Resources

​Resources - Web Link - Coaching Guide
​Coaches Resource Centre
Interactive Manual 7-12 year olds
Pitching Regulation
Baseball Coaching - More coaching drills
Setting up a Pitching Machine

How to grip a baseball

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Gripping the baseball properly will help you throw straighter.
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Link to Article - The four seam fast ball grip is the best for straighter throwing and used in fielding and throwing the ball.