TTYBL Official Rulebook
Following "Braves Country Baseball" Rules | Any uncovered rules default to NFHS
General Rules (All Divisions)
- Sportsmanship:All participants must follow their respective Codes of Conduct. Zero-tolerance for unsportsmanlike behavior.
- Approved Bats:USSSA BPF 1.15, USA Bat Standard, and legal wood bats allowed. Using a banned bat results in player and coach ejection.
- Helmets:NOCSAE-approved helmets (full ear flaps) are mandatory for batters and runners.
- Cleats:Metal cleats are prohibited in all age divisions.
- Time Limits: 3-4u: 1h 00m | 5-8u: 1h 15m | 9-10u: 1h 30m | 11-12u: 1h 45m
"Rookie" Tee-Ball Division (Ages 3-4)
- Objective: Fun, instructional environment to learn hitting a pitched ball.
- Field: 60' bases, 10' fair ball arc, 10' diameter pitching circle at 42'.
- Game Play: 6 innings or 1h 00m. Runs are not tracked.
- Hitting: Unlimited swings at the tee. No strikeouts.
- Defense: Up to 10 players (4 outfielders). Player-pitcher stays in circle until ball is hit. No player sits more than 2 consecutive innings.
- Base Running: No lead-offs or stealing. Runner is out for leaving base early.
"Pee Wee" Hybrid Coach-Pitch Division (Ages 5-6)
- Objective: Fun, instructional environment to introduce hitting a pitched ball.
- Field: 60' bases, 10' fair ball arc, 10' diameter pitching circle at 42'.
- Game Play: 6 innings or 1h 15m. 7-run limit per inning. Mercy rule is mathematical elimination.
- Hitting: Max 3 pitches, followed by 2 swings at the tee. 1 successful bunt per inning.
- Defense: Up to 10 players (4 outfielders). Player-pitcher stays in circle until ball is hit. No player sits more than 2 consecutive innings.
- Base Running: No lead-offs or stealing. Runner is out for leaving base early.
"Sandlot" Coach-Pitch Division (Ages 7-8)
- Objective: Fun, instructional environment to learn hitting a pitched ball.
- Field: 60' bases, 10' fair ball arc, 10' diameter pitching circle at 42'.
- Game Play: 6 innings or 1h 15m. 7-run limit per inning. Mercy rule is mathematical elimination.
- Hitting: Max 5 pitches or 3 swinging strikes. No out on foul unless caught. 1 successful bunt per inning.
- Defense: Up to 10 players (4 outfielders). Player-pitcher stays in circle until ball is hit. No player sits more than 2 consecutive innings.
- Base Running: No lead-offs or stealing. Runner is out for leaving base early.