2026 Tee Ball Division Amended Rules
ABSOLUTELY no score, scorebook, or league standings shall be kept.
Coaching & Field Setup
- On-field coaching is encouraged. There is no limit to the number of approved defensive coaches on the field (background check required).
- Offensive coaches are allowed only in the base coach boxes and home plate area.
- All managers and coaches must wear close-toed shoes on the field at all times.
- The outfield shall be marked with cones/fence at a 90’ radius from home plate.
- Bases shall be placed 50’ apart.
Game Length
- Games consist of three innings.
- Games have a 1 hour and 15-minute time limit.
- Each inning is complete when all batters on both teams have had one at-bat.
- Each half-inning ends when the last offensive player completes their at-bat.
Last Batter Rule
- Prior to the final batter entering the box, the manager must announce “Last Batter.”
- The last batter is not limited to one base and may advance at their own risk.
At Bats
- Each batter may take as many swings as necessary to put the ball in play.
- No strikeouts.
- Second half of season: coaches may elect to pitch to certain players (limited to three pitches).
- After three unsuccessful pitches, the batter must hit from the tee until the ball is in play.
- There is no on-deck circle. Batters must remain in the dugout without a bat until called.
Bat Throwing Rule
- Any intentional or unintentional throwing of the bat is considered a violation.
- 1st violation: Warning.
- 2nd violation: Batter is out.
- Intentional or 3rd violation: Batter is removed from the game and may not return.
Hits & Fair Ball Rules
- All hits are limited to a single, except:
- Ground rule double: Ball rolls past the 90’ radius.
- Home run: Ball clears the 90’ radius on the fly.
- Ball must pass the 10’ radius to be considered a fair ball.
- No extra base advancement on overthrows.
Defensive Play
- All players shall play in the field.
- Fielding positions must be rotated after each inning.
- Every player should play at least one inning in the infield and one inning in the outfield per game.
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