Each kid should get 10-12 outs. Since at that age it's difficult to hit a "home run" (i.e. over-the-fencer), it's a good idea to mark certain distances as different point zones, with the further distances being worth more points.
You can take some simple white packaging tape and outline areas in the field as follows:
Infield hit / ground ball = 0 points & 1 out
90ft-to-110ft = 5 points, 1 out
110ft-to-130ft = 10 points, 1 out
130ft-150ft = 15 points, 1 out
150ft-170ft = 20 points, 1 out
170ft-190ft = 25 points, 1 out
190ft=200+ft = HOME RUN = 30 points, 0 outs
This can be used to get to a "final two" showdown. Then, each gets ten outs in the final round. Most points wins.
When I was in little league my farthest shot (at 11 years old) was 210 ft, and that won the home run derby. 200ft is the average "home run" distance for a little league home run derby.
Have fun!
Dumb idea>LL kids should learn how to hit singles and doubles , rather than be encouraged to develop all of the bad hitting habits that HR hitters must have in order to succeed
5 outs. make an area with something so you have to hit past that area
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