The season should not be too long, either 8 to 12 weeks is enough. As a child's age, skill, fitness, and interest increase, so too can the length and frequency of practices and games. We know that injuries constitute one of parents' foremost concerns, and rightly so. Injuries seem to be inevitable in any rigorous activity, especially if players are new to the sport and unfamiliar with its demands. But because of the safety precautions taken in Little League, severe injuries such as bone fractures are infrequent.
Most injuries are sprains and strains, abrasions and cuts and bruises.
The risk of serious injury in Little League Baseball is far less than the risk of riding a skateboard, a bicycle, or even the school bus. Not only can you help your child perform, you can help him or her establish healthy eating habits for life. It can be, if your child is made to feel that self-worth depends on how she or he plays baseball. When the things most important to your child such as love and approval are made contingent on how well he or she hits and fields, your child is likely to experience high levels of stress. But fortunately, research has shown, this doesn't happen very often.