Coaching T-Ball
Coaching T-Ball
I have always loved the game of baseball since I was a child. I started playing T-Ball on a co-ed team when I was three years old. My father helped coach the team and it allowed our entire family to bond and support each other. Our family always believed in doing things together as a unit, and sports allowed us to continue this philosophy in a fun and enthusiastic way. When I finally got the chance to help coach my own son’s team I was ecstatic. The only problem was that I had no ideal how to coach or motivate my player to learn and develop into good players. This research paper is designed to develop my understanding of the game by learning the history of T-ball, developing successful practice drills, building team unity, and
The recommended rules of play for T-ball differ depending on the area and league; however, most leagues abide by the following rules found on the Oklahoma Ball website:
• Players' ages are four to eight.
• Players on a team – 12 minimum, 20 maximum
Note: more than 15 players on the field or batting is not advised.
• 50 feet between the bases.
• A real or imaginary playing line is between first base and third base or an arc 40 feet from home plate.
• Every player bats and plays in the field.
• The ball is hit off a batting tee; there is no pitching.*
• There are no walks or strikeouts.
• The ball must travel 10 feet or it is a foul.
• No fielder may cross the playing line until the ball is hit.
• No stealing. Player stays on the base until the ball is hit.
• An inning is over when all the players have batted once.*
• Standard game is four innings.
• Scores are not kept for the younger players.*
• Safety helmets must be worn.
• Bats - 25"/26" long. 2¼" diameter, max. 17 to 20 ounces.
• Ball - 9" to 9½" around; 4 to 5 ounces. Softer than a standard...
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