Rookie (T-Ball) Division
League Ages 4-6
Rules
T-Ball Building a Foundation for the Future
It's All About Having Fun!
T-ball rules are designed to be simple and beginner-friendly, helping young children learn the basics of baseball without the pressure of competition. Players hit the ball off a stationary tee and every child gets a turn at bat and play the field. The coach’s role is not just to manage the game, but to introduce the sport of baseball in a fun, supportive way. By focusing on teamwork, encouragement, and basic skills, coaches help build confidence and spark a love for baseball that can last a lifetime.
The rules for T-Ball include:
- Every player gets to bat each inning
- Every player gets to play the field each inning
- Players must use Little League Approved T-Ball bats
Coaches: Download the Little League T-Ball Guide Book. This guide contains information on running successful practices and suggested teaching methods.
Duration of Games/Practices
Remember, Practice Makes Playful!
These are young kids who most likely have never played an organized sport before.
Practices & Games are limited to 60 minutes.
T-ball practices are less about competition and more about learning the basics in the most fun way possible. Coaches teach the fundamentals like how to hold a bat, which direction to run after hitting the ball, and how to field grounders.
There’s a lot of repetition and encouragement. To keep things engaging, coaches turn drills into games. Relay races around the bases, wiffle ball tosses for hand-eye coordination, or fielding contests. Everything in T-Ball is designed to build confidence and spark a love for the game.
Coaches Club
Age 4-6years
As a coach, your role is to foster a healthy sense of competition, teach aspiring athletes the fundamentals of baseball, and serve as a positive force in their lives. As coaches, we need to understand that baseball is a skill-intensive game that takes time to master, and your focus is on supporting young players as they learn and grow. By being positive, patient, and a strong leader, you can help instill the love of the game and build a foundation for their future success.