Dispute Resolution: All disputes must be resolved quietly between managers away from players and parents. Raking and equipment storage is a shared responsibility.
The Order: Every player on the roster bats every inning. Order is reversed each inning to give everyone a turn at the top.
No Bunting: The batter must take a full swing until the ball is put into play.
Outs: Every batter reaches base and scores. No player is sent back to the dugout for an "out."
Safety: Helmets must be worn by batters and runners. One warning for throwing the bat; second time results in an instructional "out."
Bat Specs: Maximum 2 ΒΌβ barrel diameter.
Station to Station: All runners advance exactly one base per batter.
The Caboose Rule: On the final batter of the inning, all runners on base continue running until they cross home plate.
Overthrows: Runners do not advance on overthrows to any base.
Restrictions: No stealing, no leading off, and no sliding.
Games 1β5: Tee usage only. No coach pitching permitted.
Games 6+: Coaches may pitch 3 balls underhand to each batter. If the ball is not put in play after 3 pitches, the player must use the tee.
Rotation: Every player must play at least 1 inning in the Infield and 1 inning in the Outfield.
Alignment: The entire roster plays defense.
Infield: Maximum of 5 infielders.
Outfield: Must stand with both feet on the grass.
No Catchers: Catchers are not used in the T-Ball division.
On-Field Help: Two (2) defensive coaches are allowed on the field to provide instruction.