Tee Ball
Ages 4-6 (Must be 4 by 3/31).(Typically pre-K and Kindergarten).

LOGISTICS

Schedule:

• Begins when the weather is warm enough and the ground is dry enough (targeting mid-April)
• 2 to 3 Days per Week – can vary weekly - final schedule established by the Tee Ball director closer to the start of the season
• Weekdays and Saturday Mornings
• Games & Practices run between 1-Hour to 1.5-Hours
• Practices & Games take place at Coopersburg’s Living Memorial Park – Fields 3 & 4

Games:

• Three (3) inning games
• No “outs” are recorded, every player bats once per inning
• Each batter attempts to hit an over-hand pitch from his/her coach - after five (5) pitches, players may then hit off a batting tee
• No score is kept

EXPECTATIONS

For the Kids:

• To show up with a positive - attitude and have FUN

For the Parents:

• To attend all practices and games
• To support the volunteer coaching staff whenever possible (running drills, bench coach, post-game snack organizer)
• To cheer for (not instruct) all kids of all teams during games
• To supplement the training at home (whiffle-ball, playing “catch”)

By the end of the season, your child will learn:

• Good Sportsmanship/Teamwork
• Basic Batting Mechanics
• Basic Throwing Mechanics
• Basic Glove-Work
• Base-Running

EQUIPMENT

The league provides:

• Team Shirt
• Team Baseball Hat

Your child will need:

• Personal Baseball Glove
• T-ball bat ("USA BASEBALL" approved)
• Batting helmet
• White Baseball Pants
• Water Bottle

They may also bring (but not required):

• Baseball Cleats (Rubber molded cleats only, metal cleats are not allowed)
• Batting Gloves

They do NOT need:

• Catcher’s Gear (there are no catchers at this level)
• Sliding Shorts and/or Protective Cup