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Crestwood
T-Ball Rules for 2008
1. The entire program is for the CHILDREN
to have FUN.
2. All players will play the field and bat
every inning. The more put-outs in an inning, the less runs that are
scored. The defensive team must return the ball to the tee for the last
put-out when the last batter hits.
All regular games will be 3 innings.
(Exception: If the last batter hits a fly ball that is caught, the inning
is over).
3. All defensive players, including the
pitcher, must be in their respective positions when the ball is hit.
- The pitcher must have one foot on the
pitching rubber.
- Players at 1st, 2nd, short and 3rd base
for infield.
- All other fielders must play behind a
line that would run from 3rd base to 1st base. Coaches will assist in
keeping players behind this line and spread out over the entire
infield.
4. No infield fly rule or tagging up on a
fly ball is allowed. Runners may not leave base until ball is hit. Base
runners that pass another player on base are out.
5. Only the base the runner is going to
will be allowed on an over-throw (that goes out of play or in the dugout).
6. The coach will rule when a play is over
so that no runner may advance while the ball is being returned to the tee
for the next batter. The coach will assist in getting the ball on the tee
for the next batter since we do not have a catcher. The coach will
announce to the defensive players when there is a foul ball. If the ball
does not leave the dirt area of home plate the ball is foul.
The coach will assist the batters when
their team is batting, and I would suggest that an assistant coach be
place at 1st and 3rd base. When playing in the field I would suggest that
the coach position themselves between 1st and 2nd base and have an
assistant between 2nd and 3rd base to assist defensive players. (Keep the
players spread out over the infield) Players should be rotated so the same
player does not play the same position the entire game.
An assistant coach should be in the dugout
area when batting to organize the batting order.
7. There will be no strike outs. The
batter will swing until he or she hits the ball in fair play. Must hit the
ball, not tee. (Half and half will be permitted, no bunting).
8. The scoreboard will not be used and
there will not be an official score. Games will consist of three complete
innings or an hour time limit.
9. Bats - only official T-Ball bats may be
used. Bats will be provided by Downtown Optimist Club.
10. After the game the Coach will lead the
team across the field for high fives and good game to the opposing team.
Team drinks are furnished by the team sponsors. The Coach must come to the
concession stand with entire team for team drinks after the game.
T-Ball Season
T-Ball is played between other baseball
programs and the starting of school. Teams will play 10 games each during
the season.
T-BALL CODE
The primary purpose of the T-Ball Program
is to provide a recreational outlet for boys and girls. Parents and
coaches are urged to keep this in mind and to refrain from any action
during the games which would set a bad example for the players. Parents
can teach their boys and girls sportsmanship and fair play by
demonstrating the same.
The coaches are doing everything possible
to conduct the game in a proper manner. We must all realize that their
decisions at times will not agree with your viewpoint.
Let's put this program in its right
perspective - "Fun, enjoyment and participation."
Parents of boys and girls who feel that
they cannot accept this program under those circumstances, should remain
away from the park for the good of the program and the youngsters.
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