LineupFairA T-ball positions template that rotates
T-ball is where most children first stand in the field. At this age, a good rotation does three things: it gives every child a turn at different spots, it keeps the youngest players away from the busiest ones for a while, and it keeps the game moving so nobody waits for a coach to rewrite a list. The preset on this page starts you with that setup.
The positions in the preset
| Position | Code | Where the child stands |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | P | Around the pitcher's mound area, at the distance your league sets |
| First base | 1B | Beside the first base bag |
| Second base | 2B | Between first and second base |
| Third base | 3B | Beside the third base bag |
| Shortstop | SS | Between second and third base |
| Left, center, right field | LF, CF, RF | Spread across the outfield grass |
| Rover | ROV | Anywhere behind the infield; moves toward the ball |
| Short fielder | SF | Between the infield and the outfield |
| Left-center, right-center | LCF, RCF | Fill the gaps in the outfield for 11 or 12 fielders |
| Catcher (optional) | C | Behind home plate, only if your league uses one |
Set the number of fielders with the Fielders box. The list above fills in order: the eight standard positions first, then rover, short fielder, left-center and right-center. Rules on where children may stand vary by league, so follow your league's rule book where it is more specific.
A sample T-ball chart
Twelve players, four innings, ten fielders. Two children rest each inning, and the tool keeps the rests even. Blue cells are infield (the catcher is not in this preset).
| Player | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ava | 3B | RF | CF | Bench |
| Ben | CF | 3B | ROV | P |
| Chloe | P | Bench | SF | CF |
| Dylan | RF | 2B | Bench | 3B |
| Ella | LF | P | 1B | RF |
| Finn | ROV | 1B | P | SF |
| Grace | SS | CF | Bench | 1B |
| Hugo | Bench | ROV | 3B | LF |
| Isla | SF | SS | 2B | ROV |
| Jack | Bench | SF | SS | 2B |
| Kai | 1B | LF | RF | Bench |
| Lily | 2B | Bench | LF | SS |
Tips for rotating young players
- Rotate often. Changing positions every inning keeps attention up and gives everyone a turn at the busy spots.
- Use the infield minimum. Setting the minimum to 1 or 2 makes sure no child spends the game in the outfield by accident.
- Lock a helper. If a more confident child should stand at pitcher or first base in the early innings, lock them there. Locks always win.
- Keep the printout simple. The dugout card uses large position codes and shades the bench, so a parent helper can read it from the bench rail.
Safety and league rules
Every rule in LineupFair is a coach setting, not league policy. Leagues differ on minimum playing time, batting orders, pitching and substitutions, so check your league's rules before you rely on a chart. Teach children where to stand relative to the tee and the batter, and where to look before a pitch. The preset only decides who stands where; supervision stays with the coaches.
Want the same for older teams? See the coach pitch preset, or the guide to rotating positions fairly.
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Frequently asked questions
Does T-ball use a catcher?
It depends on the league. Many T-ball leagues do not use a catcher because the ball is hit off a tee, so the preset leaves the catcher off. If your league wants one, tick Add a catcher.
How many fielders can I use?
Choose 8 to 12. The extra spots after the eight standard ones are a rover, a short fielder, then left-center and right-center. Set the number to your roster size if everyone fields.
Do T-ball players ever sit?
In many leagues everyone fields and nobody sits. If you have more players than fielders, the bench rules keep sitting even. With 12 players and 12 fielders the bench is empty and the rotation is only about positions.
How often should I rotate young players?
Many coaches rotate every inning so each child tries different spots and nobody is stuck in one place. LineupFair does that by default: no position two innings in a row.
Can I print a T-ball positions template?
Yes. Generate a chart and download the dugout card, the 5 × 8 in index card version or the field diagram. For a template to fill in by hand, use the blank lineup card.
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Last updated · Written by the Rooh Sites team. General coaching information. League rules vary, so check yours.