1. "T" ball shall consist of (5) innings (Time limit is 1 hour 30 min. and an inning will not start in the last 15 minutes). Time limit is from the scheduled start time not the actual game start time.
2. There are NO strikeouts
3. A hit ball must travel at least (15) feet. No bunting is allowed.
4. Each team must bat in rotation of their respective roster.
5. The catcher must wear catchers equipment (except catchers mitt – the player can use his own).
6. The pitcher must stay in the pitchers circle (both feet) until ball is hit. An attempt must be made to throw the ball to first base or bases. No rolling the ball across the infield at any time. Pitcher in circle must make a throw to 1st base if in circle; if not, he can make a play. If the pitcher breaks this rule the runner will be called safe.
7. The pitcher must wear a caged batting helmet.
8. Bases shall be placed 50 feet apart.
9. No leading off or stealing until ball is hit.
10. Play shall stop immediately if a player is injured.
11. No throwing of bat!
12. If a base runner has clearly advanced more than half way to the next base prior to time or dead ball being called, the base runner will be awarded the base he/she was advancing to.
13. There shall be a limit of 10 batters per inning (10th batter rule will be in effect).
14. Dead ball/when play is stopped.
a) Ball becomes dead when umpire calls "time".
b) Play is stopped immediately if a player is injured. See Rule 10.
c) Time is called to return ball to batting tee/play is stopped when the ball is placed on batting tee.
d) Play is stopped when the ball is thrown in close vicinity of the pitcher circle in an "attempt" to stop play. Pitcher must be in pitchers circle. Umpire decision. Play is stopped when pitcher makes attempt to catch ball.
--or--
e)
The play will be dead as soon as the first attempt to make a play with the ball has been done. This will prevent the constant running of bases and teach the kids to make a play to the correct base.
15. Each team is allowed to field 10 players (6 infielders and 4 outfielders).
16. 1st and 3rd base coaches must remain 5 feet from bases to avoid interfering with base runners and defensive players. Base runner will be called out if touched by coaches. The team on defense is allowed coaches on the field of play as long as they are in the outfield.
17. No Mercy Rule.
18. Each player must play at least 2 innings in the field.
19. A minimum of 7 players are required to play a legal game (must provide a pitcher).
20. An attempt must be made to throw the ball to first base or bases. No rolling the ball across the infield at any time. Pitcher in circle must make a throw to 1st base if in circle; if not, he can make a play.
21. Player interference in base line/runner out of base path.
22. The Head Coach is the only person on a team that may question a call with an umpire. Any other coach, fan, player, or parent that questions a call or approaches an umpire will not be allowed. Arguing with an umpire can result in an ejection from the game (without warning). Fans and parents are also not allowed to be on the playing field.
23. Unsportsmanlike conduct and/or profanity will not be tolerated. ORBA has a zero tolerance policy. The umpire has the right to eject the offender out of the game (if deemed necessary). If a coach uses profanity before, during, or after a game they will be asked to leave the playing field.
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