ZLL’s recreation softball program provides a fun and competitive atmosphere for girls to learn softball skills and advance their level of play. It consists of three divisions: a coach-pitch program for ages 6, 7, and 8; and a player-pitch program for ages 9 through 12. Each level operates under separate rules and objectives.
The table below is a brief summary of the 3 different recreation softball programs offered, primarily based on age.
| Ages | Description | Objective | |
| Rookie softball | 6 through 8 | Introductory recreational softball program with coach pitch. | Instructional and recreational softball. Winning and losing is de-emphasized in favor of developing skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. |
| Minors softball | 9 and 10 year olds with limited opportunities for advanced 8 year olds. | First level of player pitch softball. | Instructional and recreational softball. Increased emphasis on developing skills and understanding of softball strategy and situations. Increased level of competition without overly emphasizing winning and losing. |
| Majors softball | 11 and 12 year olds, with limited opportunities for advanced 10 year olds | Highest level of player pitch softball | Instructional and recreational softball. Strong emphasis on developing skills and understanding of softball strategy and situations. Higher level of competition without overly emphasizing winning and losing. |