LSW Sports

T-ball 1 Rules

 

T-Ball 1 Rules

LSW Sports

T-Ball 1 4-year-old Division 

Note: These rules will be some of your basic rules. 

As a league we will not tolerate confrontations of any kind on the field; this includes parents and coaches.  Team managers are responsible for the conduct of their parents and coaches. 

Always have Fun!

  1. Every Complete Game has a 1:15 hr time limit.
  2. Each team will field 8 players in the field.
  3. Only 4 players on the infield and 4 outfielders.
  4. All other players not playing in the field that inning can practice throwing and catching with the other coaches when possible.
  5. Rotate each inning.
  6. Teams will rotate1/2 their players to bat each inning. Ex batters 1-6 bat 1st inning, batters 7-12 bat 2nd inning.
  7. Teams should be able to play 4 innings each game, 6 if time allows.
  8. No Score will be kept.
  9. If you can field a team, play the game. You may combine teams if necessary (it’s for fun)
  10. Please keep players positioned outside or inside the baselines so runners have a straight path.
  11. A rotating batting order will be used.
  12. Batting out of turn is considered a mistake, just continue with the next batter.
  13. The manager is responsible for playing each member of his or her team.  In fairness, every player should be playing every position on the field during the season. 
  14. Players do not play the pitching position. Infield and outfield positions only. 1st, 2nd, SS, 3rd.
  15. Players must be spread out in the outfield at least 10 feet behind the end of the infield. (particularly important to keep them back and to also teach infielders to let them get the ball if it gets out to the outfield.
  16. Teach positioning.
  17. The manager is responsible for playing each member of his or her team. In fairness, every player should be given opportunities to play every position on the field during the season.
  18. Let the other coach know of any big hitters coming up to move infield back.
  19. Station to station running,
  20. The team in the field will be allowed 2 coaches on the field.  One behind the shortstop and one behind the 2nd basemen.  (The coach is not to interfere with game play do not pick up the ball.)
  21. Please always have base coaches to teach players to run to the next base and keep an eye on the batter, ask any parent to help. Please have a bench coach (ask Parents).
  22. No practice bat swings unless designated with a coach.
  23. No bats in the dugout.
  24. Hit off the Tee.
  25. Any Fielding plays that results in an out the runner can stay on the base,
  26. Last batter of the innings rounds the bases during the season.
  27. Positioning of the fielders will occur at the beginning of each inning. Teach positions throughout the year.
  28. Snack Schedule is especially important.
  29. League will put up a rainout notice by 5:00 pm if field conditions/weather conditions cancel the game. After that it is a game time decision between these two teams and coaches must contact each other if games need to be cancelled or rescheduled.
  30. Please do not cancel games prior to 5:00 pm as we have crews and snack stand personnel to contact.
  31. No need to play in bad weather if the kids are not having fun. End the game and you can always play another day.
  32. Players must wear a protective cup.
  33. Helmet when batting.

no drop offs adult supervision must be present!!!

 

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