BASEBALL VICTORIA - COACHING ACCREDITATION NCAS Level 1 | Page 7

Aussie T-Ball Set Up and Equipment Equipment required for an Aussie T-Ball session is: • Balls and bats (safety conscious equipment for beginners) • Batting tee’s • Throwdown bases • Helmets • Gloves • Marker cones • Various targets for game sense activities • Various balls for game sense activities (foam and whiffle balls, large beach balls) Aussie T-Ball Game Diamond Set Up Setting up a diamond (as per the field description on page 4) for a game of Aussie T-Ball is very easy. Simply: 1. Place the home base plate on the ground and walk fifteen (15) metres on an angle, similar to a diamond shape as shown in the field description, and place first base on the ground. 2. Continue to place second and third base, fifteen (15) metres apart, on the ground to make up your field. 3. The pitching plate is to be placed on the ground ten (10) metres from home base, in between home and second base (as per diagram). Organisation Remember the following when preparing for a game: • Write out your line-up (offensive and defensive), including copies for scorer and umpire (according to local rules). • Conduct team meetings, focus on FUN rather than winning or losing. • Warm-up, including hitting and fielding practice if feasible • Have everyone ready on time. Safety issues: helmets, safe distances, and awa ɕ