T-Ball Rules

  • All games will have a 1 hour and 30 minute time limit.  At least 3 full innings will be played.
  • All players will play a position in the field.
  • Players are NOT allowed to play the same position for more than 2 consecutive innings per game.
  • Each team will field all players in the field.  You will have 4 infielders, a pitcher and the rest will play outfield.  Please keep the outfielders as close to the grass, or in outfield position, as possible.  The pitcher is required to wear a helmet with a mask- preferably a batting helmet with a mask, not a catcher’s mask.  The pitcher is required to start play with at least 1 foot inside the circle around the pitcher’s mound.
  • Only the player assigned to a base position may run the ball to their assigned base for a force out or tag out (short stop and 2nd baseman share 2nd base). All other players fielding the ball, including the pitcher, must attempt a throw to a base where a play can be made.
  • All players will bat in the line-up and all players will bat each inning.  It’s encouraged to change the order every game or inning.
  • A batted ball will be considered in play if it stays between the first and third base foul lines AND goes past the 6 foot line in front of the plate. If no lines are drawn on the field, the Coach of the batting team should make judgement calls.
  • Batter/Runner will advance only 1 base at a time- meaning no doubles or scoring from any base other than third, except for when the last batter is up and hits the ball.  Last batter up and all base runners will run around all the bases. 
  • If the play at any base results in an out, the batter or runner will officially be out and will not be allowed to stay on the base.  Coaches discretion on whether to actually call outs or not.  This should be decided and agreed upon prior to the start of the game.
  • 3 coaches allowed in the field when their team is playing defense.  Please try to stay far enough away from the base paths to keep these kids from being confused or getting in their way.
  • When batting, the offensive team is allowed a coach at first base, third base and home plate- to help the batters.
  • No umpires will be at any of the T Ball games.  The coaches are to be the umpires.