Role of the Peer Players

Franklin Township Lead the Challenge Softball has built a long standing tradition of providing one of the safest opportunities for a child, or young adult, to participate in a team sport. One of the ways we do this is by partnering our players with a "peer player". This page will help you understand the role a peer player plays in providing that sporting experience to our players with disabilities should you chose to participate in our league! 

Main Responsibilities

• To help the players when needed.
• To protect them while batting and in the field.
• We sometimes use a hard ball, so it is your job to stand in front of your player and protect them.

The most important job of a peer player is to MAKE SURE YOUR PLAYER HAS FUN!!!!!
 
Rules - Batting

• All players must wear a helmet when batting and circling the bases.
• Peer players may help the player bat if needed.
• All players will bat each inning, and everyone comes to home plate after the last batter.
• All players must wear closed toed shoes! NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS!

 
Rules - Fielding

• Let your player throw the ball or put the ball in their hand and help them throw it.
• Let your player pick the ball up on the ground if able.
• Let the player field the ball unless you feel the player is in danger or they aren’t capable of fielding it themselves. 
• If your player doesn’t need assistance, then try not to touch the ball.

 
If you have a question or problem with any of these rules just ask your coach or manager and they will help you.