Getting Started with Dugout Edge

Creating Your Team

Steps to Create a Team:

1. 1

   Go to Teams

   Click Teams in the navigation menu, then click New Team.

2. 2

   Enter Team Information

   Fill in your team name, select the year, season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), and sport type (Baseball or Softball).

3. 3

   Select Level and Age Group

   Choose your level (Recreational, Competitive, Travel, School) and age group (T-Ball through Adult).

4. 4

   Add Your Players

   Add each player with their name, jersey number, and position preferences. You can add up to 20+ players.

5. 5

   Configure League Rules

   Set innings per game, field positions, and special rules like co-ed requirements or pitcher limitations.

6. 6

   Click Create Team

   Review your settings and click the blue Create Team button to save.

Managing Your Roster

Keep your roster up to date as players join or leave, and set position preferences so the lineup generator knows where each player can play.

To Add or Edit Players:

1. 1

   Go to your Team Page

   Click Teams in the menu, then select your team.

2. 2

   Click Edit Team Settings

   This button is in the top right corner of your team page.

3. 3

   Add or Edit Players

   Scroll to the roster section. For each player, enter:

   • Player Name (required)
   • Jersey Number (optional)
   • Gender (Male, Female, or Other)
   • Position Preferences - check all positions the player can play
   • Batting Skill (1-5 scale) - helps balance lineup
4. 4

   Save Changes

   Click Save Team at the bottom of the page.

Position Preferences Explained:

When you select positions for a player, you are telling the lineup generator where that player can play. The more positions selected, the more flexibility the algorithm has to create a fair lineup.

Setting Up League Rules

Configure your league rules so the lineup generator follows your league requirements automatically.

To Update League Rules:

1. 1

   Go to your Team Page

   Click Teams then select your team.

2. 2

   Click the League Rules Tab

   You will see your current settings displayed. To change them, click Edit Team Settings.

3. 3

   Adjust Your Settings

   Scroll to the League Rules section and modify as needed.

Available Settings:

Games & Lineups

Add games to your schedule and generate fair lineups with batting orders and position assignments for each inning.

Creating a Game:

1. 1

   Go to your Team Page

   Click Teams then select your team, and click the Schedule tab.

2. 2

   Click Create Game

   The button is in the top right of the Schedule section.

3. 3

   Enter Game Details

   • Opponent Name - Who you are playing
   • Game Date - When the game is
   • Game Time - Start time
   • Location - Where the game is played
4. 4

   Save the Game

   Click Create Game. You can now generate a lineup for this game.

Generating a Lineup:

1. 1

   Open the Lineup Generator

   Click Lineup Generator in the menu, or click Generate Lineup from a game on your Schedule.

2. 2

   Select Your Team and Game

   Choose your team and enter/select the game details. You can override innings or positions for this specific game.

3. 3

   Review Your Roster

   Make sure all players who will attend are checked. Uncheck anyone who will be absent.

4. 4

   Click Generate Lineup

   The algorithm will create a batting order and assign positions for each inning.

5. 5

   Review, Edit, and Export

   You can manually swap positions or reorder batters. Click Export PDF to download a printable lineup card.

Viewing & Editing a Game:

• Go to Teams → select your team → Schedule tab
• Click on any game to view its details and lineup
• Click Edit Game to change the date, time, opponent, or location
• Click Edit Lineup to modify positions or batting order, or Regenerate to create a new lineup

How the Fairness Algorithm Works:

• Playing Time: Distributes innings evenly so no player sits too much
• Position Variety: Rotates players through different positions
• Preferences: Respects position preferences while maintaining fairness
• Batting Order: Balances skill levels throughout the order

Practices

Use the Practice Planner to build structured practices with drills from our library of 100+ activities.

Creating a Practice Plan:

1. 1

   Go to Practice Planner

   Click Practice Planner in the menu.

2. 2

   Select Your Team

   Choose which team this practice is for.

3. 3

   Set Practice Details

   • Date - When the practice is
   • Duration - Total practice time (60, 90, 120 min)
   • Focus Areas - What skills to work on (Hitting, Fielding, etc.)
4. 4

   Build Your Timeline

   Add blocks for each activity: Warmup, Hitting, Infield, Outfield, Team Defense, Cool Down. Set duration for each block.

5. 5

   Add Drills to Each Block

   Search our drill library or let AI suggest drills based on your focus areas. Each drill shows setup instructions and coaching points.

6. 6

   Save and Export

   Click Save Practice Plan to store it. Export as PDF to bring to the field.

Viewing & Editing a Practice:

• Go to Teams → select your team → Schedule tab
• Click on any practice to view its plan and drills
• Click Edit Practice to modify the plan, add or remove drills, or change times
• You can also access saved practices from the Practice Planner page

Drill Categories: