MINORS AAA BALL

Ages 9-10: Typically 3rd and 4th Grade

LYB Little League offers a AAA program for players that are ready for a faster paced, team-oriented game and are able to grasp the team concept at bat and in the field. The field used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet. 

Skills Covered

Skills and attributes necessary for AAA play:

• Hitters have an understanding of the game situation, can accurately receive signs from the third base coach, and are able to bunt correctly 
• Fielders are able to catch flyballs and have a good grasp on the angles needed to back up a teammate
• Catchers have an idea of how to block a piotch in the dirt and have proper mechanics of throwing out a base stealer
• Teams should know how to handle a run-down (pickle)
  
• Base runners are ble to properly slid into bases
• Pitchers are able to show proper mechanics on their wind-ups and throw properly out of the stretch
• Pitchers begin to learn the importance of changing their pitching speeds
• Players always treat umpires, opposing players, and coaches with the utmost respect 

Spring season practices are typically twice a week; fall ball practices may be fewer in number. Practice days and times are established by each coach. Games are typically played twice per week against either other Lincoln teams or other LL teams in nearby boundaries.

Equipment Needed

Each player should provide their own glove, batting helmet, and bat. Bats must follow the USABat standard - bats cannot be more than 33 inches in length and no more than 2 and 5/8 inches in diameter; wooden bats cannot be less than 15/16 inches in diameter (7/8 inches for bats less than 30 inches in length) at its smallest part. Wood bats taped or fitted with a sleeve may not exceed 16 inches from the small end. Please note that solid one-piece wood barrel bats do not require a USA Baseball logo.

Seasons Offered

AAA teams play in the regular spring season as well as fall ball.

LYB Playerships Available

Lincoln Youth Baseball is committed to providing youth a positive baseball experience and do not want the cost of registration to prevent anyone from being able to play. Please see the LYB Playership request form to apply for a discounted registration.