Here are things to keep in mind:
1. A team should be at the field 30 minutes before the game starts so that the girls can warm up and have an infield practice. The VISITING team should have their infield practice at least 20 minutes before game time and have the field for ten minutes. The HOME team then has ten minutes until game time.
2. Games must start at the designated times in order to be able to get in 5 innings.
3. Coaches should make sure the girls wear proper protective equipment - even during warmups and practices.
4. Games must not be cancelled for lack of players. Emphasize this point with your girls. In most cases, your players should know at least one day in advance whether they can make a game or not. They should call you no later than 9 pm the night before so that you can try to get anothe player.
5. RAIN-OUTS. In the event of rain, the umpires will have the final decision once they reach the field.
Some helpful Coaching drills: All in PDF
Catching Drills - PDF
Fielding Drills - PDF
Hitting Drills - PDF
Pitching Drills - PDF