T-Ball Rules
Rules of Tee-Ball
Tee-Ball is played by two teams of between five and seven players, but can be played with more if the team sizes are equal.
A coin is tossed at the start of the game with the representative from the winning side choosing whether to bat or field first.
The number of innings shall be exactly the same as the number of players on each team, with the hitting order rotating each innings enabling each player to have the chance to lead off an innings.
Batting
When batting, the ball shall not be pitched but shall be placed on a tee from which the batter shall hit it.
The batter (aka hitter) is entitled to have as many swings as they need to hit the ball.
A player is declared as being out when:
The ball is hit and then caught without hitting the ground.
A player who has the ball stands on the base before the runner makes it to the base.
A fielder with the glove or hand that is holding the ball tags a runner between the bases.
An innings is complete when each player on the team that is batting has had a turn to bat.
Once the first team to bat’s innings are all complete, it is the turn of the opposition to have their innings.
Fielding
Fielding positions are as follows:
The Pitcher: The pitcher does not pitch the ball but is tasked with fielding the diamond area in which most balls are hit
The Catcher: This role, unlike their baseball equivalent is to place the ball on the tee, catch the ball and to tag runners running for home base.
Bases: First Base, Second Base and Third Base positions field in and around their base area and attempt to run out players running for their base.
Others: If playing with larger numbers, other fielders are placed around the playing area and are tasked with fielding the ball, catching and trying to run players out.
Running Bases
Unlike baseball and in an attempt to encourage fielders to throw, once a throw is made, a runner may only advance to the base they were going for.
If runners turn back towards a previous base, they must return to that base.
The game is won by the team with the greater number of points at the end of the game
- If you have any problems with equipment, players or parents please contact Steve Bourque, Recreation Coordinator.
- Rules can be modified with the approval of the opposing coaches. Always keep the spirit of sportsmanship and learning in mind. Thank you for being a coach!