AAA Hybrid Tee Ball rules - Boerne Little League

Last updated: Fall 2024

If a situation isn’t covered by these local rules, the official Little League rules apply.

Game length

60 minutes

Innings

3 outs or 5 runs

Pitching

Coach pitch (3), then tee

Score

Not kept

Umpires

None (coaches make calls)

Game format

Game duration: 60-minute time limit. Coaches keep track of time.
Innings change after 3 outs or 5 runs.
Scoring: no official score is kept during the regular season; this is an instructional league.
Batting order: the visiting team bats first; the home team bats last.
There are no umpires in Tee Ball. Coaches are trusted to make calls in line with the developmental purpose of the division.

Coaches pitch from no more than 7 feet in front of the pitching rubber (about 30 feet from home plate).
The coach pitcher must be on a knee or seated on a bucket, and throws overhand.
After 3 pitches, if the ball isn’t in play, the tee is used. The pitching coach moves to the home plate area to help.
Coaches bring 3 balls to the mound.
No catchers.
Coaches must try to avoid contact with a batted ball and move out of the way of defensive play. If the ball hits the coach pitcher, the play is dead and runners are awarded 1 base.

All batters must wear a helmet.
All players bat. There are no strikeouts or walks.
If a player struggles to hit after 4–5 attempts, a coach may help by swinging with the player to get the ball in play.
Remove loose bats and other equipment from the field. Batting coaches should move the tee when runners are heading home.

A player who is out must return to the dugout.
Outs can be made at bases, and players should understand what it means to be out.
Batters and runners may advance one base on infield hits.
On balls hit to the outfield, players may take multiple bases but must stop once the ball is thrown back into the infield.
Base coaches guide runners. A runner between bases when the ball returns to the infield may advance at their own risk.
No advancing on overthrows.
If a player has the chance to hit a home run, allow it. It could be a rare and memorable moment.

All players play every defensive inning.
Only 5 players in the infield (1B, 2B, 3B, SS, pitcher); everyone else plays outfield.
Rotate players so everyone gets a chance in the infield, based on ability. Safety first: avoid putting players at pitcher or first base if they can’t protect themselves.
Rotate the pitcher position every inning.
Outfielders must stay 15 feet back from the base paths and should throw to infielders rather than running to tag bases or runners.
Encourage players to throw to make outs rather than tagging runners. Pitchers should field and throw to first whenever possible.
A pitcher who fields the ball and runs home for a force out with the bases loaded is allowed, but the focus is learning to throw and catch.

Dugouts: home team on the 1st-base line; visitors on the 3rd-base line.
Warm up in the outfield only, not the infield.
Coaches may instruct players but may not touch the ball in play. If a coach touches the ball, the play is dead.
All volunteers on the field must have a league background check.
A team parent or helper organizes snacks and drinks for each game. Be mindful of food allergies.

Balls: the league provides 12 game balls and some practice balls. Coaches are encouraged to award a game ball to a player after each game.
Batting tee: a tee is available at Crackerjack and Bubblegum, but coaches are encouraged to have their own. If needed, get it from the storage shed (shipping container) before each game and bring a backup.
Uniform: the league provides jersey, belt, socks and hat. Players bring pants (color chosen by the head coach), shoes or cleats, helmet and bat.
After each game and practice, level and rake the batter’s boxes as needed. A rake is in the shipping containers.
Report any unsafe conditions to the league or your commissioner.