45-Minute T-Ball Practice Plan
A station-based T-Ball practice with enough repetition for young players to hit, run, throw, and catch without standing in a line.
Audience: T-Ball coaches working with children roughly ages 4–6.
How to use it
A station-based T-Ball practice with enough repetition for young players to hit, run, throw, and catch without standing in a line.
- 0–7 min: Name game with movement—players travel to a color or cone when called.
- 7–17 min: Throwing buckets: roll, scoop, and gentle underhand toss with a partner or coach.
- 17–29 min: Three hitting stations—tee swing, bat-ready shape, and retrieve-and-return.
- 29–38 min: Base path adventure: run to first, stop at the marker, and return through the outside lane.
- 38–43 min: Team game that combines a rolled ball, a run to the base, and a safe reset.
- 43–45 min: Equipment song, high-five line, and one thing to practice next time.
Setup notes
Set three short stations with a visible waiting spot. Use only the number of bats that can be safely supervised.
Coach cues
- One direction at a time.
- Show where the bat goes when the swing is over.
- Keep turns short enough that every player gets several.
Equipment
- Batting tees
- Soft practice balls
- Bats
- Helmets
- Flat bases
- Cones
Watch for
- Using a full baseball field layout
- Letting children chase loose bats
- Giving directions while everyone is moving
Download and print
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