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TBall and Ponyball FAQ

FAQ

  1. What is the difference between TBall 1, TBall 2 and Ponyball? 

    1. Age Limits
    2. First year Tball teams normally practice for 15 minutes- 30 minutes prior to the start of the game.  After that time, a 2-3 inning game will be played.  Players are instructed on the basic fundamentals of the game.  The majority of players will primarily hit off a tee.  There are no outs at this age and all players in the game will roster bat.
    3. 2nd Year TBall teams, at the discretion of the coach, will practice a few times during the season on a weeknight.  Players are still instructed on the basic fundamentals of the game.  Players at this age group will begin to learn to hit Coach style pitching and will use the tee when a player is struggling to make contact.  There are no outs at this age and all players in the game will roster bat.
    4. Ponyball Teams-  will normally practice during the season.  Players will continue to develop the basic skills of hitting, throwing, fielding and catching.  The main difference in Ponyball is the structure of the games.  Ponyball has a refined set of rules similar to baseball.  Ponyball Games are played much the same at the manner of regular baseball game.  Outs are counted, 9 Players in the field. 

 

  1. Where are the games played? 

    1. All of the games are played at Haubner Field in the rear on Fields #2 or #3

  1. When are the games played?

    1. TBall Games are primarily played on Sunday Afternoons.  Ponyball games are normally played either on Saturday, Sunday or Weeknights.

 

  1. Do they practice during the season?

    1. Tball 1 Practice is usually at the discretion of the coach
    2. TBall 2 and Ponyball Practice is also at the discretion of the coach, but most teams will practice during the season for 1-2 hours on a weeknight, depending upon Field Availibility.

 

  1. When does the season begin and end?

    1. The season begins towards the end of April and usually lasts until Mid to late June.