CoachBall feature
BeeBall lineup generator for Dutch youth coaches
Plan a lineup for BeeBall Rookie League or Major League where every player bats and everyone moves to another position each inning.
Based on the KNBSB BeeBall rules
Why coaches choose this for BeeBall
Fair rotation for every player
Balance playing time so every child gets the same chances on the field.
Built around the KNBSB rules
Plan with the KNBSB rotation rules in mind: every player bats and everyone changes position after each inning. CoachBall does not check these rules for you.
Ready in minutes
Enter your roster, set the batting order and the positions per inning, and share the lineup with your team.
What parents and coaches notice
Calmer game days
When every child has a clear role, there is less confusion on the bench and fewer questions from parents.
Parents understand the lineup
Share the lineup digitally before the game so parents know when their child plays and in which position.
BeeBall rules for your lineup
A summary of the KNBSB rules that matter for a lineup. The official rules always apply.
- Rookie League: for beginners up to 7 years old, 4 against 4 or 5 against 5. Players hit from a batting tee or get three tries on a short coach pitch.
- Major League: for players up to 9 years old (up to 12 in consultation with the KNBSB office), 6 against 6 up to 9 against 9, with at most nine players in the field. Players get three tries on a long coach pitch.
- In both leagues the batting order includes every player present, plus one extra batter.
- After every inning, all players move to another position.
Build a BeeBall lineup in one workflow
Add your players, set the batting order and plan the positions for every inning, then share the lineup with your team.
Frequently asked questions
In both Rookie League and Major League every player present is in the batting order, plus one extra batter, and all players move to another position after every inning. The KNBSB rules have the details.
Rookie League is for beginners up to 7 years old and plays 4 against 4 or 5 against 5 on a triangle with two bases and home plate. Major League is for players up to 9 (up to 12 in consultation with the KNBSB) and plays 6 against 6 up to 9 against 9 on a square with four bases and coach pitch.
Rookie League plays with 4 or 5 players per team and Major League with 6 to 9. The automatic lineup in CoachBall needs at least 6 players who are present, so for Rookie League you plan the positions yourself.
Yes. CoachBall works on any phone or tablet, so you can check or adjust the lineup from the dugout.
Yes. You plan BeeBall lineups in a free CoachBall account.
Give every BeeBall player a fair game-day role
Start with your roster and plan a lineup where every child bats and plays a different position each inning.