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The KBSL Basics
Opening Day Our favorite tradition! We start the season with a parade along 52nd Street, followed by Opening Ceremonies and fun activities all day for Players and their Families. All Teams will have pictures taken and most Teams will have a game scheduled that day. Concession Stand Our Concession Stand is located right next to Field 1 and offers all your ball park favorites, including popcorn, nachos, candy and hamburgers fresh off the grill! We also offer satellite conc

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Equipment...What Do You Actually Need?
What equipment do you really need? Have you gone down the equipment rabbit hole yet? There is an endless array of gear for ball players and it can be hard to know what your Player really needs. Every family should decide what’s important to their Player, but here’s what we think: Must have · A baseball/softball glove. (Check out our glove buying guide here! ) · Baseball/softball pants (they can be either below the knee or full length, in any color) ·

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What To Expect In Your First T-Ball Season
If you’re signing your child up for their first season of t-ball, you probably have a few questions. Will they know what to do? Will they be overwhelmed? What does a typical season even look like? The good news is that every season is designed with development in mind, especially for beginners. At the start of the season, expect a focus on fundamentals. Coaches spend time teaching the basics — how to hold a glove, how to throw safely, how to run the bases, and where to stand

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What We're Really Teaching On The Field
When people think about youth baseball and softball, they usually think about the basics - hitting, throwing, fielding - and of course that's a big part of it! But Players are learning a lot more than that on the ball field. They’re building confidence. At the beginning of the season, some players step up to the plate unsure of themselves. A few weeks later, they can't wait for their next at bat. That growth doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from reps, encouragement, and

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Why Team Sports Matter
Families in West Michigan have no shortage of activities to choose from, but team sports continue to stand out for a reason. When a child joins a youth baseball or softball league, they aren’t just learning how to hit, throw, or field — they’re stepping into an environment that builds character, confidence, and connection - that impact reaches far beyond the scoreboard. Team sports teach accountability in a way that feels real. When teammates are counting on each other, kids

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