In coaching tee ball, the children must learn the basic motor skills in order to play baseball when they get older. The children also learn how to participate in a team sport. As a Little League tee ball coach, you have the responsibility to get our children for the next step, baseball. Below I have 5 must-dos for coaching tee ball.
1. Coaches, you must be patient. You are working with very young children and at times your tee ball practice may resemble a day care setting. One of the most important things you will teach the children over the course of the season is team work and discipline.
2. No matter what, make sure you give all of the kids an equal chance to play. Even at this very young age, you will notice that some kids are much better than some others on your team. Always rotate player positions and give no preference to any players regardless of their ability. After all, these children will have to learn how to play all positions.
3. When I was coaching tee ball, I always applaud good effort after each drill and play as should you. Teach your kids that trying hard in practice and games will stick with them regardless of what sport they play. This will also carry on with them for the rest of their lives. They do look up to you!
4. While it might be hectic at times, teach the kids the basic rules of the game. Baseball is a complex game, but if your kids learn basic baseball rules in tee ball, they will feel more at ease as they move up in their league. We also stress safety with our team. This is a strict guide we follow. Baseball is a sport where kids swing metal bats and throw baseballs. Even in tee ball, an injury is a possibility.
5. Finally, if you have fun, they will have fun! We taught our kids drills in small stations. A hitting station off the tee, a hitting station just showing proper mechanics, and two fielding stations. We rotated the kids every 10 minutes and then played another team.
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