 Tee Ball Rules and Regulations |
Revised 1/30/03
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.
TEE BALL RULES Revised 1/30/03
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.
11. BASE RUNNING
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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