Table of Contents. Responsibilities and timing of field set up How to drag the field Batter s box template

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1 Field Set up Guide

2 Table of Contents Responsibilities and timing of field set up How to drag the field Batter s box template How to chalk the batter s box How to chalk the foul lines How to chalk the catcher s box How to set the bases How to put up and take down the dugout screens (minors field only) How to use the chalker Green Acres field supplies locations Green Acres Map Del Mar Map

3 Field Set up Responsibilities and Timing The home team is responsible for setting up the field and if it is the first or second game of the day, the visitor team must help with set up. If it is the last game of the day, the visitor team is responsible for cleaning up the field and ensuring everything is locked up. This includes: Putting away any field set up equipment left out Putting away all the bases Plugging the base posts Putting away the dugout screens (minors field only) Locking up the scorer s booth Locking up all of the equipment sheds Both Teams are responsible after the game for making sure the field, dugout areas, and stands are clean and all garbage is picked up. The field preparation and set up should be completed whenever possible: 20 minutes before the start of the game when the teams will be conducting an infield/outfield warm up 10 minutes before the start of the game when the teams will not be conducting an infield/outfield warm up (i.e. T Ball, Farm)

4 Drag the Field Minors Field Drag Patterns Majors Field Drag Patterns Rake Mound Rake Baselines Rake Baselines Drag or Rake Home Plate area After dragging the field, lightly water the dirt. (Water restrictions may not permit this step) Dragging Tips Try not to start the drag at the same point each time Never drag faster than you can walk Stay at least one foot away from the edge of the grass

5 Batter s Box Template Heavy Weight Batter s Box Template Folding Batter s Box Template Field Side Backstop Side

6 Chalk the Batter s Box You need to place the batter s box template by home plate as pictured below. Line up the handle to the short side of home plate, ensuring the long edge of the template is pointing straight to second base Use the template to mark the outline of the batter s box on each side of home plate Use the chalker to: Draw the batter s box lines Draw the catcher s box lines Minors Field Majors Field

7 Chalk the Foul Lines Anchor the guide string as shown below for the base line you are chalking: At home plate, the guide string starts at the point of home plate and runs down the base line At the base, the guide string runs along the outside of the base s base plate Use the chalker to draw: The foul lines, going slowly enough to leave a visible chalk line The 15 Arc (T Ball Games only) First Base Line Third Base Line

8 Chalk the Catcher s Box The catcher s box is the area in which the catcher must place themselves during the delivery of tge pitch. This area is an extension of the foul lines. Take the foul line guide string and extend it back 9 feet from the point of home plate towards the backstop, as pictured to the right. This can also be marked by using the batter s box template s short side (3 lengths of it) You then connect the two ends 9Ft. 9Ft. 1 st base side 3 rd base side Finished catcher s box

9 Set the Bases You will need to pull the base plugs The bases are magnetic break free bases for the players safety. You may see them in two pieces. Just place the post piece into the base plate to reconnect the two pieces. The bases then just slide into the base posts in the ground. You may need to remove dirt from the base post to ensure the bases lie flat against the dirt. To do so, use the tool shown.

10 Put up the Dugout Screens (Minors Field Only) The dugout screens can be found in the scorekeeper s booth attached to the minors field. The top of the screen is secured to the top of the fence using the S hooks starting from the corner of the dugout The bottom of the screen is secured using the carabiners Start here to take down Start here to put up To take down the screens, start from the opposite side as when you put them up and roll the screen as you go.

11 Congrats, You re Done! Resources LOLL Green Acres Map Supplies Location Chalker Use Instructions

12 Chalker Use Chalk gets poured into the machine from the top. Lift the lid from the front and pour chalk in. Set the line width by pushing the lever forward and begin to walk slowly. Use the 2 line for all lines. 4 line 2 line Chalk Off Alignment Window Line up to your markings through the window then set the line width. Back to Batter s Box Instructions Back to Foul Line Instructions

13 Green Acres Field Supplies and Locations Drag Located in the third base side closet on the minors field, and the first base side dugout closet on the majors field. Batter s Template Located in the third base side closet on the minors field (folding template), and between the sheds that are behind the majors first base dugout and the fence to the garden. Foul Line Guide String Located in the third base side closet on the minors field, and the first base side dugout closet on the majors field. Chalk Located in the first base side dugout closet on the majors field. Chalker Located in the third base side closet on the minors field, and the first base side dugout closet on the majors field. Base Plugs Located in base posts on the field. Base Post Dig Tool Located in the third base side closet on the minors field, and the first base side dugout closet on the majors field. Bases Located in the third base side closet on the minors field, and the first base side dugout closet on the majors field. Screens Located in the first base side closet on the minors field. Green Acres Map

14 LOLL Green Acres Map Sheds Minors Field Closet Garden (Off Limits) Snack Shack Sheds Minors Field Majors Field Sheds ( Hotel McBain ) Porta Potties Batting Cages Green Acres Supplies Location

15 LOLL Del Mar Map LOLL Practice Field Porta Potties Shed