Tee Ball is where kids love to learn the game. This is the stage where confidence is built, habits are formed, and young players decide whether baseball feels fun – or frustrating. The way Tee Ball is coached sets the tone for everything that comes next.

YOUR ROLE MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK.

You are not just teaching baseball. You’re shaping how kids feel about learning, trying, and being part of a team.

The Tee Ball Mindset

Success looks like:

• Kids smiling when they step on the field.
• Players excited to come back for the next game or practice.
• Every child feeling included and capable.

Confidence first. Skills Follow.

5 CORE SKILLS EVERY TEE BALL PLAYER NEEDS

• THROWING (SIMPLE MECHANICS BUILD CONFIDENCE)
  • Fingers across the seams.
  • Point –> Step –> Throw –> Follow Through
  • Short, controlled tosses.

• CATCHING (START SLOW. BUILD TRUST WITH THE BALL)
  • Two hands whenever possible.
  • Watch the ball all the way in.
  • Begin with rolling grounders.

• HITTING (CONFIDENCE AT THE PLATE STARTS WITH BALANCE)
  • Athletic stance, knees bent.
  • Bat up, eyes on the ball.
  • Swing hard, swing proud.

• FIELDING (ATHLETIC MOVEMENT BEFORE PERFECTION)
  • Ready position (knees bent, glove out front).
  • Move feet to the ball.
  • Stay low.

• BASE RUNNING (TEACH DIRECTION, NOT SPEED)
  • Run through first base.
  • Learn base names and paths.
  • Celebrate effort, not speed.

 

A SIMPLE PRACTICE FLOW

Short Lines = More Reps = More Fun

• 5 MIN – Warm-up (Skips, shuffles, jumping jacks)
• 10 MIN – Throwing and catching
• 10 MIN – Fielding
• 10 MIN – Hitting Stations
• 10 MIN – Base running + Game Play

Source: Dominate the Diamond Webinar – Tee Ball Fundamentals