T-Ball Rules

T-BALL RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.            OPERATION

a.    T-Ball League operates a program for 5 and 6-year old players under Little League T-Ball Rules and Regulations.

2.            PLAYER SELECTION

a.    The player pool will be all players who are (see ages above) as defined by Little League rules. There is no guarantee that players will be on the same team from one year to the next.

b.    The T-Ball Commissioner will review all Coach/Buddy requests and try to accommodate each request.  The Commissioner will provide each coach with their roster prior to the start of the season.  There is no guarantee that every request will be accommodated.

3.            MANAGER/COACH ON THE FIELD

a.    Managers and Coaches are allowed on the field. The goal of T-Ball is to build skills and understanding of baseball.

4.            TIME LIMITS ON GAMES

a.    A normal game is three (3) innings or one and one half (1-1/2) hours from the scheduled start time whichever comes first. An inning is defined as one time through the batting order of eligible players. At one and one half hours from the scheduled start time; the game ends regardless of the number of innings completed.

5.            SCOREKEEPING AND EXCESSIVE SCORES

a.    No scores will be kept in T-Ball.

6.         GAME ATTENDANCE AND WEATHER

a.    Both Managers, in consultation with the Board Member on duty, may agree to cancel the game because of weather or field conditions. The League Commissioner may reschedule games.

7.            PROTESTS

a.    Does not apply to this league.

8.            UMPIRES

a.    There will be no umpires in this league

9.            FIELDS

a.    The home team is responsible for setting up the fields in accordance with Little League rules. The visiting team is responsible for cleanup, storage and securing equipment. Each team must clean its bench area.

10.         PLAYER EQUIPMENT

a.    All players should wear consistent uniforms including hat and jersey provided by the League. No uniforms, other than those approved by the League, are acceptable. While on the field, all batters and player base coaches must wear an approved Little League batting helmet. Players may not wear jewelry, watches or bracelets, including yarn bracelets, while playing. All players should wear tennis shoes or all-purpose shoes. No metal cleats are allowed.  Catchers and home Plate Umpires will wear a mask with neck protector, helmet and chest protector whenever behind home plate including infield warm up before games. Catchers must warm up the pitcher and must be in full catcher’s gear during the warm up.

b.    Each team must use the tee provided to them by the league.

11.         NUMBER OF PLAYERS

a.    All players shall be used on the field.

12.         MINIMUM PLAYING TIME

a.    Each player shall play the entire game.

13.         PITCHERS

a.    Does not apply to this league.

14.         BATTING ORDER

a.    As set by the Manager/Coach.

15.         BATTING RULES

a.    All batters will hit off the tee.

b.    Each batter will be allowed to hit.  A hit will be defined as a ball that travels at least 10 feet.  No bunting, walks, or strikeouts allowed.

c.    No infield fly rule.

d.    Last batter rule.

i.    Play ends and the batter becomes out when any defensive player with the ball touches home plate after the last batter of the inning completes his/her turn at bat. Runners may cross home plate until a defensive player touches home plate. This rule intends to limit the number of batters in a single inning. The limit is the number of players on the roster; each player may not bat more than once in an inning. It does NOT stop play when the last batter gets a hit.

e.    Beginning in May, each player will be given the option to hit off the coach.  Each player may receive 3 pitches from the coach.  If they are unsuccessful in hitting one of the 3 pitches they will be allowed to hit of the tee.

16.         BASERUNNING

a.    No stealing permitted.

17.         OVERTHROW OF A BASE

a.    Out of field of play (beyond the outfield fence, behind the backstop, etc.): The runner shall advance as described in the respective Little League Baseball/Softball Rules and Regulations.

18.         FIELD RULES FOR PARKS – HB FULLER LIGHTS OFF PROCEDURE

a.    Does not apply to this league.

19.         INJURIES

a.    The Manager is responsible or reporting all injuries to the League Commissioner. Injuries to player or personnel which require hospital or physician care must be described in writing to the League President within 24 hours. The description should include the time, place and circumstances at the time of the injury. Any injured player missing 2 consecutive games must be reported to the Player Agent within 24 hours following the second missed game. The player must provide the Manager with a doctor’s release prior to being allowed to play.