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Baseball Fundamentals

Target Skills by Age

Use the Target Skills by Age spreadsheet to determine the R100+, Throwing, Fielding, Baserunning, Hitting, Teamwork and Rules appropriate for your team.


Age Appropriate Skills

The approximate, desired skill progression for youth baseball players is noted below. Bear in mind that young players will develop physically and mentally at different rates. Regardless of how hard they throw or how fast they run, players should be able to demonstrate proper technique in specific baseball fundamentals. 
 

OBA Philosophy

R100+

Pitching

Hitting

Baserunning

Fielding

Catching