Welcome to Dugout Edge Documentation

Dugout Edge is a coaching membership for youth baseball and softball coaches. Every tool is designed to help you show up prepared, earn respect from other parents, and give back to the game you love.

What You Get

Lineup Generator

Create fair batting orders and fielding rotations for each game. The fairness algorithm distributes playing time evenly across your roster.

Position preferences on a 1-10 scale for every player
Rotate positions rule to ensure kids play different spots
Pitcher-cannot-return rule for leagues that enforce it
Max innings pitched per player
Co-ed support with minimum gender requirements per position
Table View and Field View to review your lineup
PDF and CSV export

The free version at /lineup-generator uses the same engine as the premium version at /premium/lineup-generator. Premium adds saved teams, rosters, and lineup history.

Practice Planner

Build structured practices with a drag-and-drop timeline editor.

240+ drills organized by category
Station-based blocks where players rotate through all stations
Concurrent blocks for running separate groups at the same time
Player assignment with coverage tracking
Equipment auto-collection so you know what to bring
PDF export

The free version works without saving. Premium saves plans to your account.

Drill Library

Browse 240+ drills organized by category: Warmup, Infield, Outfield, Pitching, Catching, Hitting, Baserunning, Team Defense, Mental Game, Strength and Conditioning, and Fun Games. Filter by sport and age group. Each drill includes setup instructions, coaching points, and equipment needed.

Coaching Handbook

90+ guides covering positions, situations, special plays, mental game, and communication. Written for volunteer coaches who want to teach the game the right way.

Baseball Terms Dictionary

70+ terms with clear definitions. A quick reference when you need to explain something to your players or brush up on terminology.

Digital Chalkboard

A free play diagramming tool for teaching defensive positioning and situational plays.

59 pre-built plays ready to use
Drag-and-drop fielders to any position
Ball path drawing to show throws and routes
Play animation with step-through playback
Save custom plays (premium)

Calculators

10 free calculators: batting average, ERA, OBP, OPS, slugging percentage, bat size, glove size, baseball age, pitch speed, and exit velocity.

Pitch Count Tracker

Simple pitch counting with inning tracking, configurable limits, and warning levels when a pitcher approaches their count.

League Schedule Creator

Generate round-robin schedules for 4-32 teams. Supports divisions and home/away balancing.

Tournament Bracket Generator

Create brackets for 4-64 teams. Supports single elimination, double elimination, round robin, and pool play formats.

Magnetic Lineup Board

A free digital dugout board with drag-and-drop player placement. Use it on a tablet at the field instead of a physical magnetic board.

Free vs. Premium

Free (No Account Needed)

Every tool on Dugout Edge works without creating an account. You can generate lineups, plan practices, use calculators, draw plays on the chalkboard, and more. Nothing is saved between sessions.

Premium ($8/month or $60/year)

Premium adds the ability to save your work and build on it over time:

Save teams and rosters so you never re-enter player data
Save lineups and access them on game day
Save practice plans and reuse them throughout the season
Save custom chalkboard plays
Team management with roster and game tracking

All premium subscriptions start with a 7-day free trial. Credit card is required at signup. Cancel anytime from your account settings.

When to Use Each Tool

Game Day

Lineup Generator: Create your batting order and fielding positions before the game
Pitch Count Tracker: Monitor pitch counts to protect arms
Magnetic Lineup Board: Display your lineup on a tablet in the dugout

Practice

Practice Planner: Plan your practice structure, stations, and drills
Drill Library: Browse and search drills by category, sport, and age group
Chalkboard: Diagram plays and explain defensive positioning

Season Planning

League Schedule Creator: Build a full-season round-robin schedule
Tournament Bracket Generator: Set up brackets for end-of-season tournaments
Coaching Handbook: Prepare for situations before they come up in games

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Follow our Quick Start Guide to create your first lineup and practice plan in 15 minutes.

Quick Start Guide

Account Setup - Set up a premium account