A ball is hit off a tee allowing players to concentrate on the swing. E mphasis is on basic skills. As in T Ball, a safety softball is used. Players pitch with a coach pitching after four balls. Teams are draft ed .
Players throw all pitches.
Games last 7 innings , baselines are increased to 60 feet. Season standings are kept. Pitchers pitch from 40'. ASA umpires officiate. The dropped third strike rule is in effect.