1. Fun, learn basic skills and introduce baseball format by end of year.
2. Teach
   
   
   1. Infield diamond and bases
   2. Player positions
   3. Foul Lines
   4. Groundball infield throw to first base
   5. If pop-fly caught, it is an out
3. Fielding position, including how to hold and control glove
4. Catch thrown ball
5. Keep ground ball in front of you using both hands to field
6. Demonstrate proper technique to step and throw
7. Batting - players should have comfortable stance, keep eye on ball, swing level, step toward pitcher and use light bat.
8. As with all divisions, an athletic cup must be worn.

1. Each player will be given three pitches from his/her coach. If the ball is not hit after the three pitches, the tee will be used.
   
   
2. Each player will bat once each inning.
   
   
3. Batters and runners should run one base at a time.
   
   
4. Last batter runs around all bases.
   
   
5. There will be no official score kept for the game.

1. Introduce baseball format. example: if offensive team gets three outs after after three batters, that is all that bats that inning.
   
   
2. Three outs per inning with a maximum of 5 runs per inning. This includes the last inning. Games can end in a tie. No extra innings.
   
   
3. Coach will pitch as in the first half of year.
   
   
4. Coach pitcher is not to touch the ball in play.
   
   
5. Batters and runners should run one base at a time, unless ball is hit into the outfield then second base is allowed with the risk of being out.
   
   
6. Extra bases on overthrows are not permitted.
   
   
7. Records need not be recorded. There is no official win-loss record.

1. Ground rules must be discussed before each game. (just so everyone is on the same page and no child gets confused)
   
   

Each game should be a minimum of three innings.(unless time of game has exceeded one hour, then coaches may agree to end it after two full innings)

1. When a player is out, he/she is removed from the base.
   
   
2. A 10-foot diameter arc will be placed in front of home plate. Any ball that does not travel to or past the arc will be considered a foul ball.
   
   

Player may not play the same position each inning.

1. Each player must play in the infield a minimum of once per game.
   
   
2. Coaches are allowed on the field during games, but must not touch a player at any time.
   
   
3. Pitcher may not run to any base for force out if he/she gets the hit ball, unless fielded within 10 feet of base.
   
   
4. There is to be no short infielder of any kind.
   
   
5. Outfielders must play at least five feet behind baseline.
   
   
6. Kid pitcher must be even or behind coach pitcher when in "ready position"
   
   

•         On a 12 player team, the positioning shall be: all regular infield positions plus one added behind second base.

           outfielders shall be evenly spaced to equal the twelve players. Again, no short infielder

• The only thing a t ball player needs to bring is a mitt. Cleats are preferred but not manditory. Nothing else needs to be purchased, ever.
• All offensive players MUST wear a helmet with a facemask while on the field.

• No bat larger than 2 5/8 is allowed and must be clearly marked as such by manufacturer.

• Smoking is NOT allowed by any coach or manager at practice or games.

• Make sure your team has a treat schedule for all games please.

• Please make sure practices do not exceed one hour if possible.