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T-Ball is the first level of organized play in Arlington Little League. It is designed for girls and boys ages 5-7.
Players hit the ball off a stationary batting tee, and use and "Incrediball", a soft but firm ball that builds confidence in first-time players.
Use of the batting tee guarantees a hit every time and lots of field action. The emphasis is on teaching fundamentals with no scorekeeping.
Teams are encouraged to cheer for one another. Parent participation is high and these games are quite exciting.
Rookies
The Rookies division serves girls and boys ages 7 and 8. The emphasis is on instruction and skill development. Hitting, fielding, and throwing are the focus of attention.
The baseball is the same soft-covered "Incrediball" used in the T-Ball program. Coaches pitch to their team for the whole season. Nine or ten players bat each half inning.
Defensively, ten players take the field, including a catcher in full gear and fielder in the mound area. One game is played on Saturday, on game is played during the week, and one practice is held during the week.
Minors
Minors is our third level of play, generally for children ages 8 and 9. Minors use a safe Reduced Injury Factor (RIF) ball.
Players begin pitching at mid-season. Game scores are kept "casually", but there are no standings or championships.
The coaches expect kids with a wide range of baseball ability. One game is played on Saturday, one game is played during the week, and one practice is held during the week.