LEARN TO PLAY - ABOUT LTP

Learn To Play

 

 

 

NEW - LEARN TO PLAY WIND-UP PACKAGES

Your team's wind-up prize package could include a variety of prizes such as pencils, t-shirts, tatoos, frisbees, and yo-yo's to top off a great ball season!

To Apply Please Send:

League Name and Contact
Type of Event
Dates, Location
Amount of Boys/Girls
Ages

To chanelle@softball.sk.ca or Fax: (306)780-9483

While Supplies Last.

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LTP CD-Rom Available please contact the Softball Saskatchewan office to order.

 

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OVERVIEW

The Learn to Play Program is a revolutionary way of introducing the sport of softball to children.

  • Ensures children have fun while improving their fitness & developing their skills
  • Is action-packed
  • Fosters success for all ability levels
  • Has easy-to-follow lesson plans for new & experienced coaches
  • Contains activities and lead up games that are patterned after informal Playground Games
  • Gives every child more opportunities to develop softball skills because everyone is Active for every minute of every season
  • Is Nationally recognized & approved

LEVELS

Level 1: 5 to 7 Years
One (1) hour per session made up entirely of the prepared lesson plans
Level 2: 7 to 8 Years
45 minutes using prepared lesson plans followed by a 45 minute modified game
Level 3: 9 to 10 Years
30 minutes using the prepared lesson plans followed by a one (1) hour modified game

The Three levels of the Learn To Play program are a progression of skills development. Players are placed into a level based upon age and / or abilities.

Issues Addressed in Helping Our Players Develop in Level 1

  • Difficulties tracking objects and judging velocity.
  • Very short attention span.
  • Low level of fine coordination.
  • Limited ability to think abstractly, think ahead, cope.
  • Limited ability to make decisions.

Issues Addressed in Levels 2 & 3

  • Programs consisting of only games allow little time to practice.
  • Practice provides more learning opportunity.
  • Real learning takes place in practice, not competition.
  • Correct fundamental skill development avoids bad habits.
  • Parent pitch only - does not develop pitchers for the future.
  • De-emphasizing competition puts emphasis on skill development resulting in good experiences.
  • Short attention spans require a variety of activities.
  • Simple progressions must be used to match capabilities.
  • Maximum opportunity for success.
  • Games devised by children are different
  • Extensive action resulting in high scores.
  • Close scores.
  • High degree of personal involvement.

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