Tee-ball · Printable practice plan
45-minute Tee-ball fielding and bases practice
Practice ready position, stopping a ground ball, and running the bases. No bats needed.
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Pack the bag
- Soft training balls
- Cones
- Throw-down bases
- Gloves
- Water
Set up before players arrive
Set up two fielding lanes facing the same direction, with space between them. Assign one adult per lane. Keep the running area separate.
Bring this to the field
Your practice, minute by minute.
Follow the base path
Walk the bases in order, then jog them. Leave space between runners. No passing.
Say it simply: “Touch each base in order.”
Ready-position freeze
Move between cones. Freeze in ready position on the team signal. Roll a soft ball to one player at a time.
Say it simply: “Feet apart. Bend down. Watch the ball.”
Stop the rolling ball
Split into two groups. Roll a soft ball to each player. They stop it, bring it to their middle, and toss it back to the adult. Waiting players stay behind the active player.
Say it simply: “Stop it first. Then find your target.”
Water
Stop for water. Ask which base comes after first.
Say it simply: “Take your time and drink.”
Base-path adventure
One group runs the bases while the other fields soft grounders. Swap after five minutes. Space runners out; this is not a race.
Say it simply: “Find the next base.”
Team fielding challenge
Count ground balls stopped by the whole team. Start again as a group after a miss. No eliminations.
Say it simply: “Help your teammate get ready.”
Finish with a win
Show ready position, name a base, and recognize effort. Ask players to share one thing they learned with someone at home.
Say it simply: “We are learning together.”
Make it work for your team
- For hesitant players, shorten the roll and slow it down.
- For confident players, roll slightly to either side and have them move their feet.
- Offer a supervised break when needed, then invite the player back.
What success looks like
Players get ready for a ground ball and follow the base path with fewer reminders.
Ask before the team cheer
“How did you get your body ready to stop the ball?”
Before you take the field
Follow your league’s equipment, supervision, weather, and player-safety requirements. Separate hitting and throwing lanes, keep waiting players clear, and pause for water or conditions as needed. Stop throwing when a player reports pain. Pitching work must fit that player’s workload, required rest, and eligibility across all teams—not just this practice.
Additional official resources: Little League coaching resources and MLB Pitch Smart guidelines. These original example plans are independent of those organizations.
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