Revised
1/30/03
Tee
Ball Rules and Regulations
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The Attleboro Youth Baseball League
Tee Ball program is a child's first introduction to
organized baseball. The goal of the League, Managers
and Coaches will be to provide the players with an
opportunity to develop baseball skills in an environment
that is enjoyable and fun.
The players in the Tee Ball Division
should be instructed in all the basic fundamentals
of the game (i.e. batting, throwing, fielding and
running). All players should be constantly encouraged
by managers, coaches and parents to pay attention
and to do their best. Tee Ball should be fun for all
who participate.
The key to success and the concept
of the program is total participation of coaches and
parents.
While this is a child's first introduction
to organized baseball it may also be a parents first
introduction to coaching, so it is very important
for parents and coaches to be closely involved and
rely on each others input.
Remember that this should be a fun
and positive experience for all involved. Your positive
influence, constructive direction and, most of all,
patience will allow for a fun season this year and
for years to come.
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ATTLEBORO YOUTH BASEBALL
TEE BALL RULES
Revised 1/30/03
1. UNIFORM
1.1 The Attleboro Youth Baseball League
will supply each player with a cap and tee shirt depicting
the team name. Both items are the children's to keep
at the end of the season.
1.2 A soft baseball will be used for the player's
safety.
2. GAME TIME
2.1 The game will last 6 innings or
1-1/2 hours, whichever comes first. Coaches are required
to strictly adhere to this rule.
2.2 Under normal conditions, games will
start at 5:45 PM.
2.3 Players are expected to arrive at
the field at least 20 minutes before scheduled start
time.
3. DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENT
3.1 Defense will consist of a maximum
of ten (10) players, four (4) outfielders, four (4)
infielders, a pitcher and a catcher. A player should
be stationed on the pitchers mound. If there are only
11 players present, a team may add one additional
outfielder as to not have only one child sit on the
bench. In this situation the additional player must
be placed in an outfield position. The traditional
infield positions should remain intact. This must
be limited to a maximum of 11 players on the field.
3.2 Managers should rotate players between
defensive position's giving each player the opportunity
to play each position.
3.3 To avoid potential injury, the catcher
must be placed a minimum of 10 feet behind home plate.
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4. HITTING
4.1 The ball will be hit from a Tee
that is set at home plate. The purpose of hitting
from the tee is to help the child develop proper hitting
mechanics. Hitting from the Tee is an excellent tool
for this learning experience.
4.2 The last two weeks of the season
(actual date to be determined by Tee Ball Director),
the coaches will pitch to the players. If a player
fails to hit the ball after 5 pitches, the Tee will
be used to complete the batters at-bat.
5. BATTING ORDER
5.1 All players will be in the batting
order and bat in the rotation determined by the manager.
Managers must rotate the batting order on a game-to-game
basis.
5.2 Each team will bat half (1/2) of
their batting order per inning.
6. RETIRING THE SIDE
6.1 The side will be retired when half
(1/2) of the batting order has batted.
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7. BASE RUNNING
7.1 Runners must stay in contact with
the bases until the ball is hit. One base is allowed
on an infield hit. The runner may advance as many
bases as possible on an outfield hit until the ball
reaches the infield.
7.2 Runners may not advance on errant
throws to any base.
7.3 When the last batter of the inning
has hit the ball he or she shall touch all the bases
with all runners in front crossing home plate.
8. STRIKE OUTS
8.1 There are no strikeouts. All players
will continue to bat until they put the ball in play.
9. HITTING
9.1 Full swings must be taken. No bunting
allowed. Protective batting helmet must be worn by
all batters without exception.
10. COACHING
10.1 There can be up to five coaches
on the field when the defensive team is on the field.
10.2 The team batting should provide
1st and 3rd base coaches.
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11. BASE RUNNING
11.1 There will be no sliding, leads
or stealing.
12. END OF THE GAME
12.1 At the end of the game, each team,
including coaches, will line up and shake hands with
the opposing team.
No smoking or alcoholic beverages are
allowed on any playing field during games or practice.
It is the coach's responsibility to
teach and encourage all players.
Show sportsmanship and fairness to all
involved. The example you set as a coach will be an
important one for the players to follow.
The Attleboro Youth Baseball League
thanks you for your continued efforts and support
of the baseball program
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