"Club ball" or "travel ball" refers to private, competitive baseball, which focuses on player development, usually at a more competitive level than recreational leagues like Little League.  The coaches are paid, not volunteers. There are monthly club dues and separate fees for tournaments. There may be a tryout to make the team and playing time is usually based on performance and not guaranteed.  

 

Club teams usually participate in weekly or bi-weekly tournaments run by organizations such as USSSA and NCS.  These may be a few hours away from home and take place over the entire weekend.