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East Stroudsburg Softball Little League Divisions
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East Stroudsburg Softball Little League (ESSLL) has four (4) Divisions with multiple teams in each Division that are active during our Spring Season. During the Fall, the number of teams in each Division will depend on enrollment.
Instructional Division
| Focus |
Fundamentals of softball, fun and teamwork |
| Ages |
4 to 7 years old |
| Goals |
Learn on-field basics including base positions, proper throwing mechanics, batting stance and general idea of teamwork. |
Minors Division
| Focus |
Continued fundamentals of softball, game strategies, building muscle memory with focus on team building and a growth mindset |
| Ages |
8 to 10 years old |
| Goals |
Focus on learning offensive and defensive strategies; Strengthening of skills, focus on mechanics while learning different positions; Building confidence and resilience. |
Majors Division
| Focus | Defensive and offensive softball strategizing; honing skills that have been learned previously; implementing softball strategies naturally without reminders from coaches; focus on building a "second nature" instinct and self-awareness both on and off the field. |
| Ages | 10 to 12 years old |
| Goals | Elevated offensive and defensive softball strategies are paramount with focus on double plays, trick plays, squeeze bunts, etc. Refining skills at particular positions is practiced. Players are tested at specific positions they're interested in to learn what positions are preferred. Expectation of a player developing a sense of wanting to be at a specific softball position is at play. Overcome adversity and social challenges both on and off the field. Be inclusive, accepting of players of all abilities and backgrounds. Self correcting and moving beyond personal mistakes. |
Seniors Division
| Focus | Independently play with limited coaching on basics and fundamentals. Players work on implementing both defensive and offensive softball strategies; they will work on refining and building sophistication within their specific positions. Players are encourage to know two positions well and practice both frequently. |
| Ages | 13 to 16 years old |
| Goals | Enhanced softball strategy, high-level defensive and offensive plays; fluid execution of strategies with positive and expected outcomes. Added levels of competition/enhanced levels of play. Overcome adversity and social challenges both on and off the field. Be inclusive, accepting of players of all abilities and backgrounds. Self correcting and moving beyond personal mistakes. |