T-Ball Rules (Condensed)
Definitions:
Dead ball line: is a drawn or imaginary line running from the 30 ft mark of the 1st base line to the 30 ft mark of the 3rd base line. Any ball that stops within the area will be deemed as a dead ball.A dead hit ball – doesn’t make it past the dead ball line
Illegally batted ball: is a ball hit before the coach or umpires says “go”
Last batter status: Any base runners, when the last batter is at bat, are regarded in the same way as the last batter and no defensive play can be made on them on the bases [they can only be put out at the plate]. They are all forced to home plate when the last batter has hit the ball fairly. If the last batter hits a fly ball that is caught, runs can only be scored by base runners who have tagged up.
The Game
A game is five innings
Each player bats every inning
Raising the hand stops the play (infielders only)
Make sure they player attempts a play before raising their hand [unless there is no play available e.g. runner already safe at a base]
No lead-offs, no stealing
Strikes are: Missed swings, Dead balls, a ball hit before coach says “go”
5 swings then they’re “out” (White), 3 swings then out (Red)
Please call last batter
On last batter, the ball is thrown home only
Last batter is only “out” once the ball gets to the plate
Only the catcher can make the out at home plate
Only the Pitcher is allowed inside the dead ball line during last batter
A ball thrown out of bounds, the runner gets one extra base only