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Player's age on July 31
April 30th determines the player's age for
the season (New in 2006!).
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Bases will be 60 feet.
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Pitchers rubber will be 46 feet.
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Games consist of 6 innings.
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Ten run rule is in effect after 4 innings.
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Must have 10 minutes left in game time to start a new inning.
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Games not finished 5 minutes after the deadline shall be suspended.
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All games will have an 85 minute time limit.
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Games called due to weather or darkness are considered
regulation games if 4 innings have been played or (a) if the home team has
scored an equal or greater number of runs in three or three and a fraction
terms at bat than the visiting team has scored in four terms at bat or if
play has gone beyond four full innings (b) Any game that is tied at the
end of 3 1/2 or at least four full innings when the games is called shall
be a tie game.
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Slide on all close plays. Any questionable calls
will result in ejection from the game.
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No metal spikes.
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Jewelry is prohibited for the safety of players.
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Hackling, fighting or throwing equipment results in ejection from the
game.
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Free substitution is allowed.
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Team players coaching bases must wear a helmet for protection.
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All players must be in the batting order. Late
arrivals must be added at the end of the order.
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No designated hitter is allowed at any age level.
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Can play 10 on the field if coaches agree (4 outfielders).
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Can't steal until there is one strike on the batter.
Runners can not steal home even on a 1st and 3rd situation--they can only
score from 3rd base if walked in, batted in or there is a play made on
them.
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Can't steal until the pitch crosses the plate.
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C Only: No stealing is permitted at 10C (no
exceptions). (New in 2005!)
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B Only: No runner on 3rd base will be allowed to
score when a play is made on a runner on 1st base. However, if the
play is being made on the runner at 3rd based, that runner may
score. (New in 2005!)
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B Only: No runner can advance on over-throws back to
the pitcher. (New in 2005!)
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B Only - No delayed steal of any kind is allowed.
(New in 2005!)
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The infield fly rule is suspended.
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A batter may not run on a dropped third strike.
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Base runners may not score on a passed ball unless a play is made on the
runner.
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Pitchers are allowed 5 warm-up pitches each inning or
until the batter is ready.
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Pitchers may not exceed 3 innings in 24 hours (50 pitches is
recommended).
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One pitch in any inning constitutes an inning of pitching.
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Catchers must wear a protective cup and face mask w/throat protector.
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Courtesy runners for the pitcher and catcher w/two outs is recommended.
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Each team is allowed 3 defensive conferences per game and
one offensive conference per inning.
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Maximum bat diameter is 2 1/4 inches (no weight
differential).
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Wooden bats are legal and exempt from limitations, but not recommended (metals bats
outperform wood).
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The home team's scorebook is the official book.
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No tobacco or "tobacco like" substances (beef jerky
in a snuff can,
sunflower seeds, etc).
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Blood/Bleeding: Umpires will determine when to stop
play or if a player needs to leave the game. The injured player will
be replaced by another player not currently playing. If the bleeding
condition is resolved, the player may return assuming that if a uniform
was soiled with blood is was changed or disinfected (follow appropriate
first aid procedures per the High School Baseball Rules Book.)
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Use of a safety base at first base is acceptable.
Plan on getting involved and sharing in your child's joy of the game.
Familiarize yourself with these rules. Coaches always need
help coaching bases, keeping
the book, supervising the dugout, carpooling, and even providing pop and
ice after each game. (Note: We no longer have ice packs in the first
aid kits, so ice with the pop is critical. Kids will be kids and get
hurt. There's no way to prevent this.) Always feel free to ask
a coach how you can help!
