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We always played.
DD and her friends play with TCB in yard, rules are flexible.
We started doing this in our small town association last August after the competitive season ended. We have two diamonds so U10 and U12 play on one and older kids on another. We provide equipment for those that need it and the kids run the show. It helps put the game in perspective for the adults when they see how well the kids can manage fair play and sportsmanship on their own while having a great time. As a bonus, we've added several new players who were first introduced to the game on these "sandlot" nights and we've seen an increase in kids just playing ball in the parks throughout the summer.