SYBA T-Ball 4U-5U

COMING SUMMER OF 2026!

Shakopee Youth Baseball Association's T-Ball Program is for boys and girls ages 4-5. T-Ball will be focused on teaching the fundamentals of baseball in fun environment. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

In order to run a successful T-Ball program, we need volunteers to coach the teams. We will provide a coaching clinic for all coaches, practice plans, and a source for coaches to ask questions when needed.

If you're interesting in being a head coach or assistant coach this summer, please contact Jason Lenz - SYBA Travel Director at sybatraveldirectors22@gmail.com.

T-BALL DETAILS

When: June & July

Registration Timing: More details to come...

# of Events per Week: 1

Potential Event Days: TBD (Likely Monday & Wednesdays)

Event Times: TBD (Likely 6:00 & 7:00)

Event Duration: 1 hour

Type of Play: Hit off tee. No coach pitch.

T-BALL SKILLS EXPECTATIONS AT SEASON'S END

Learning the basic rules: Running the right direction when the ball is hit; runners touching the bases; how to record outs (catch the ball in the air, throw to first, or tag the runners); running through first base; scoring a run. 

Throwing mechanics: Turn the body so that the front shoulder points toward the target; keep the elbow at shoulder level; step toward the target, release the ball and follow through. 

Catching: Follow the ball with the eyes to the glove, whether on the ground or in the air; use two hands to catch and field; try to catch the ball out in front of the body. 

Hitting: How to hold and swing the bat; batting safety (when not to swing bats, wearing batting helmets); where to stand in the batter’s box; hitting off a tee.

Learning positions: Learning the different infield positions; if the ball is hit to your teammate, let him or her field it.

What is included in the registration cost?

Players will be provided with a SYBA hat and jersey.

What equipment is provided?

Helmets, baseballs and a tee. Feel free to use your own bat and/or helmet.

What additional equipment is needed?

Glove, tennis shoes or cleats, bat, and baseball pants (optional).