Welcome to the Shrub Oak Little League's Instructional/T-Ball Division for players in Pre-K and Kindergarten (4-5 years old).  Players are introduced to the most basic concepts of baseball including base running, hitting, field positions, and fielding.  The Instructional/T-Ball Division uses a safety ball and all players will hit off a tee and will be instructed in the basic mechanics of fielding.   Towards the end of the season players will begin to hit pitches from their coach, if appropriate.  Our Instructional/T-Ball Division will practice/play once a week for 90 minutes on Saturday's during the spring and fall seasons.   In addition to baseball-specific skills, players will also learn how to be part of a team (such as how to respect teammates, coaches, other players; how to wait their turn; and how to show good sportsmanship).   This is not a competitive division.  No score will be kept for games.  Player/coach ratio is small to maximize an optimal baseball learning environment.  

The following equipment is required for our Instructional/T-Ball Division.

• Glove
• Bat T-ball Bat (See Bat Information page for more details)
• Rubber Cleats
• Helmet

Optional equipment but not required:

• Batting gloves
• Chest Protector Shirt

All Players will receive a shirt, hat, and pants as part of their issued uniform.  Please label all of your child's equipment.