8U is an instructional league for girls between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. While we are a fast pitch organization, this is a coach pitch league. Coaches will pitch appropriately to each girl so everyone hits and a tee will be used as necessary. At this level, girls will continue to learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, and hitting while having fun with their friends. We will also incorporate more rules into the game and start to introduce strategies of fast pitch softball.
Players should have their own glove and bat. Coaches will be supplied with batting helmets and catchers gear, but most players tend to buy their own helmet. Cleats, batting gloves, heart guards, and face guards are recommended.
Opponents include other Franklin Regional teams and teams from Kiski and Penn Township.