Learning the basic knowledge of the game and field positions. At no time should winning or losing a game take priority in this program!
The rules used for Tee Ball Baseball are from the Official Minor League Baseball Rule Book. The following are additions or enhancements to those rules.
No jewelry, watches or other metallic items are to be worn at games or practices.
Only issued uniforms/hats may be worn.
No eating in the dugouts. Dugouts must be cleaned when leaving after a game or practice.
Helmets with face-masks are required in Tee Ball.
Play every scheduled game, regardless of how many players are present. If a team does not have 5 players (normal infield positions), the team shall “borrow” a player(s) from the opposing team to play in the field. A different player should be used each inning.
The Home team dugout shall be the dugout along the first base line closest to Home Plate and the visitor’s will be the dugout along the first base line furthest from Home Plate.
Both teams shall line up along the base lines and recite the Little League Pledge before starting the game.
All players will bat. Batting orders shall be rotated each game.
ELLL’S T-Ball Minimum Play Rule:
Normally Tee Ball teams are sized so that all players play the entire game.
If there are 9 players present on a team, all 9 play the field. If there are 10 or more players, then one player will sit out each inning for every player totaling more than 8.
Every Player must sit one (1) inning before any player sits twice, this is continuous from the first game to the last game.
Games are 6 innings or 1 hour long. An inning shall consist of batting through the batting order.
No walks are permitted. No bunting is allowed. The player must hit the ball past an imaginary line of 10 feet extending in front of home plate – to determine if the ball is as hit. The OFFENSIVE manager will make the call if the ball passes the imaginary 10-foot mark. This call shall be made immediately.
Only the current batter can have a bat in his hand once an inning starts.
The runner may not advance more than one base on a good hit. Runners may not advance on a wild throw.
No leading off or stealing bases.
Sliding is permitted; however, a runner sliding into a base head-first is automatically out. DO NOT TEACH HEAD-FIRST SLIDING!
DEFENSIVE team may station only 2 managers/coaches in the field during the game for instructional purposes only but shall not assist them in running or fielding and shall not touch a live ball.
OFFENSIVE team must station adults at first and third bases. Coaches shall remain within the coach’s box at all times.
OFFENSIVE team may station a manager/coach at the batter’s box for instructional purposes.
If a fair batted ball hits or is interfered with by a manager/coach, a single shall be awarded the batter.
Players are to remain in the dugout at all times while games are in progress. The only reason a player is to leave the dugout is to use the restroom with the coach’s permission. One adult volunteer must be in the dugout at all times!
Managers must submit all team coaches to the VP-Small Fields or League President in order to have coaches approved by the board of directors. All coaches must fill out the appropriate volunteer form and submit to the league.
Please be courteous to your fellow managers and coaches. If you are not using your scheduled practice time, please notify the VP-Small Fields so that the field can be made available to other teams.
Managers and coaches should conduct themselves as leaders at all times. They should instill in their players a respect for the authority of adult leaders in the league. Outbursts aimed at the umpires/players/other managers will not be tolerated. Failure of a manager to meet the playing rules established herein or to conduct him/her in the manner set forth herein may result in disciplinary action and/or removal as a Manager/Coach.
Lightning Predictor System: On top of the East Lake Football concession stand is a Lightning Predictor System that services the entire East Lake Sports Complex. This System detects and predicts the possibility of a lightning strike on the complex. When the System determines that a lightning strike is possible or has occurred, the System will sound a loud alarm for 15 seconds and the light on at the top of the System will flash. The light will continue to flash until the all clear is sounded. The all clear signal is three shorter (approximately five seconds) but equally as loud alarms. Upon arriving at the Complex, Managers and Coaches must check the Lightning Predictor System for the blinking light to check to see if the alarm sounded prior to your arrival.If the alarm sounds (or has already sounded when you arrived at the Complex), you must direct ALL players and ALL spectators to sit in their cars until the all clear sounds. There are no exceptions to this policy. Failure to follow this policy WILL result in the following penalties:
First Offense: A verbal and written warning that will include additional instruction on the Lightning Predictor System.
Second Offense: A season long suspension.
This policy is for the safety of players, coaches, managers and spectators so do not ignore it!
Please read and sign the Statement below and return it to the VP-Small Fields for East Lake Little League.
I, __________________________________________________________________________
(Name)
have received and read a copy of the East Lake Little League Ground Rules for the Tee Ball Division. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations as set forth in the Little League Rule Book and ELLL’s ground rules. I understand the importance of my role as Manager/Coach of the
(Level and Team)
and that the children on my team are strongly influenced by my actions
2016 East 
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the Tee Ball Little League program at ELLL is: