Little Kid T-Ball

Good Morning,

Yesterday as I sat in church I learned according to relationship scholars the primary factor in the make up of "a good father" is that he sticks around...

I think this is setting the bar awful low. For the most part, I think most dads want to get it right. They not only want to be there for their kids but to coach the T-ball team too!

I'm always here to help out. : )

I thought I'd put together a little primer for new dads based on a little T-ball game watching I did this weekend...

"Little Kid T-Ball Rules of the Game"

There must be one participant facing the complete opposite direction to the field of play at all times.

The relay throw to the infielder...is a throw in the general direction of home plate. It's a live ball HELD to watch all runners run around the bases.

At least 17 players out on the field at all times playing defense.

Tag outs are the rule. No throwing to the baseman.

Throwing the ball AT the runner to get them out...is discouraged.

As is a base runner being lapped.

...and clover picking. (cartwheels and nose picking were not observed but also possible cause for game stoppage)

Action in the batter’s box constitutes not only the batter's stance but also the coach placing the ball. (It's delicate timing up there new dad's so watch out. Swings go off sporadically!)

A "hit" means toward the infield. A batter after multiple swings may also smack the tee and run as you watch the ball roll backwards...or on foul balls that hit 2ft. in the dirt and roll directly sideways.

Everybody bats and everybody runs.

First person to first base gets to be the first baseman. This also applies to second base, third base...and so on...

The shortstop may stomp like a jack rabbit to release energy or to shake off a tick bite (always have First Aid kit and matches handy).

Okay, and lastly for your true Dad moment...

At the end of the game, this is what it’s all about. Line the kids up. Cross the field in a display of sportsmanship and shake hands.

Remember they ARE playing a sport. They have gloves. They have uniforms with numbers and hats. Have fun!

Happy Monday,

Amanda