Wiffle Ball

• Wiffle Ball Baseball is for girls and boys turning 4 prior to September 1st.  The focus is to introduce the fundamentals of baseball (throwing, swinging, fielding & terminology) in a fun, family friendly practice/game like environment.
• Players will hit plastic wiffleballs off batting tees.  Metal bats are prohibited, and 24" foam or plastic bats are encouraged.  (Traditional yellow wiffle bats are too long for 4 year olds)
• Wiffleball is typically held Saturday afternoon in Red Morton Park once the older division Little League games are over.
• Players in this division may request to be with a specific coach, neighbor, best friend, etc. The player agent must be notified and will make all reasonable requests if possible.

Spring 2023 Season Information

• Openining Day is Saturday, March 11th time TBD
• All Wiffle Sessions are on Bechet Field located in Red Morton Park (detailed images below)
• Bechet Field will be split into 4 distinct Wiffle fields
• 60 minute Game Day:
  • ~10 minute full group warmup
  • ~25 minute individual team practice (on your assigned field)
    • Team 1: Field 1
    • Team 2: Field 2
    • Team 3: Field 3
    • Team 4: Field 4
  • ~25 minute game against another team
    • Coaches will be given the game schedule

Rules:

• Baseball Diamond is 25 feet square
• 2-5 innings depending on time limit
• No outs are recorded
• No score is recorded
• Offense
  • Batters hit off tee
  • Batter/Runner circles the bases and returns to home plate
  • Full Roster batting
• Defense
  • Mitts are optional
  • Throws can be made to First Base after player establishes proper throwing position
• 1 full inning = both teams have a turn on Offense and Defense
• Parents are encouraged to be on the defensive field, but MUST be registered as a Volunteer with RWCLL:https://www.leagueathletics.com/Registration/Restrictions.asp?RegID=322530&n=61829&org=rwcll.org

League Supplied Equipment

• Wiffle Balls (baseball size, not larger softball size)
• Batting Tees
• Throw down bases
• RWCLL Wiffle Ball T-Shirt and Hat
• White baseball pants, available at Goetz Bros. in San Carlos and must be picked up by the family

Family Supplied Equipment

• Batting Helmet
• Plastic / Foam bat (recommendations below) 
• Baseball Mitt 8.5” – 9.5” size recommended
• Cleats not required, the field is artificial turf and athletic shoes are sufficient
• Water

RWCLL encourages each player to have their own helmet and bat.  Please contact the Wiffle Ball Player Agent if this creates a hardship, and RWCLL will make sure the player has the equipment they need

Safety

• Batter must have a helmet on, prior to picking up and swinging a bat
• Plastic / Foam bats only, no metal or wood bats
• No diving or sliding on the field
• Defense to give the baserunner plenty of space to circle the bases

Bechet Field:

Red Morton Park: