Carrollton / Farmers
Branch Baseball
League Guidelines
All Age Groups
Carrollton/Farmers Branch Baseball
Association (CFBBA) will follow the most current USSSA Baseball and Sporting
News major league rules. The following CFBBA rules/notes will override the
above books.
PREGAME
REQUIREMENTS
- Home team of first game sets up the bases if not already set,
chalks the base lines and batters boxes and sets up the scoreboard controller
at all fields. Home team is responsible
for completing the scorebook and must use the official scorebook provided by
CFBBA. Failure to have someone available
to complete the scorebook will result in the loss of home team advantage. Visiting team is responsible for manning the
scoreboard controller.
- Home team is assigned the first base dugout, and visitors are
assigned the third base dugout.
- Let the umpires know which division your team is in, if
applicable, and go over the rule caveats.
- Provide 2 game balls to umpire.
One new and one gently used. If
balls are fouled off, Umpires may ask for additional baseballs. Please have a couple of gently used baseballs
ready.
POSTGAME
REQUIREMENTS
- Score card should include scores, pitchers last names, date,
division, and innings pitched. All info
should be verified and signed by each coach.
- Home Team must report the score on the website by next morning.
- Home team of last game puts up the bases (FB Fields Only) and puts
away scoreboard controller with the Official book on all fields.
POSTPONED
/ RESCHEDULED GAMES
- Postponed games will be rescheduled under these guidelines
o
Make-up games are rescheduled in same week when possible.
o
Make-up games will be rescheduled in the same order in which they
were originally scheduled, if at all possible.
o
Wednesdays and Sundays may be utilized for make-up games.
MINIMUM
PLAYING TIME
- Each player must play a minimum of two (2) defensive innings, but
these do not have to be consecutive.
FORFEITED
GAMES
- All teams involved in a scrimmage due to forfeiture will vacate
the playing field at least 1/2 hour before the next scheduled game.
- Umpires are not allowed to remain for any scrimmage,
which may result from forfeited games.
- A team failing to field at least eight (8) uniformed players
within the grace period must forfeit the game. If a team starts the game with
only 8 players, the missing 9th player will be an automatic out until he enters
the game. This occurs in the ninth batting position. Teams are allowed 15
minutes (grace period) after the regularly scheduled game time to field the
required number of uniformed players. The clock starts running when the
umpires/coaches start the plate meeting.
- Pool players, see rule 13 (e)
PLAY
INTERRUPTION
o
Allowed at the umpire’s discretion. Umpires should discourage such
huddling when it tends to delay a game.
COACHES
LEAVING COACHING BOX:
- No coach is allowed to leave his coaching box or dugout and enter
the playing field without first receiving permission from an umpire. The coach’s box is defined by the length of
the dugout and the foul line.
FULL
ROSTER BATTING
- Full roster batting will be used in age groups 12 and under.
- In any division where full roster batting is utilized, if a player
becoming injured or unable to play, his spot in the order will not be
considered an out unless the batting roster falls below 9 players.
APPEALS/PROTEST
- Appeal play may be used in a game. See Official Baseball rules for
process.
- When a decision is made by an umpire that is in conflict with
established baseball rules, a coach may request time to approach the umpire
responsible for the decision.
- It is then up to the discretion of the head umpire to reverse the
call. Based on the final decision of the umpire, the coach may choose to take
whatever action is provided for under the rules governing the procedure for
filing a protest. The fee for filing a protest is $100. This fee is refundable
if the final judgment is in your favor. Judgment calls cannot be protested.
- See protest procedure form (obtained from league)
EJECTION
FROM GAME - coaches/managers/spectators
- Any coach, who requests time and then once it is granted, proceeds
to question, dispute, argue, or in any way displays disapproval with a judgment
call such as, but not limited to, balls, strikes, safe, out, fair, foul,
obstruction, interference, unsportsmanlike conduct, or balks, etc shall be
removed from the game and required to leave the confines of the playing and
spectator areas.
- The parking lot is the closest the ejected person can be to the
field. For failure to leave, the head umpire has the option of forfeiting the
game to the other team.
- Any ejected coach or manager is subject to suspension from the
next game played by that team, at the age group VP & League Presidents
discretion. Any coach or manager ejected by an umpire for a second time will be
suspended for 4 games, beginning with the next game. The third time a coach or
manager is ejected by an umpire, the coach or manager will be removed from
their position as coach or manager for the remainder of the season.
- If a manager or coach makes any physical contact with an umpire in
an effort to show disagreement with a decision:
o
That manager or coach shall be
ejected from the game and required to leave the confines of the playing and
spectator areas.
o
A minimum four-game suspension
comes into effect beginning with the next game.
o Any subsequent ejection for physical contact
will result in the coach/managers dismissal for the season.
- Control of spectators is the direct responsibility of coaches and
their respective teams.
- If an umpire warns any spectator to refrain from continuous verbal
or physical disagreement/harassment, the coach or manager of the spectator’s
team is directed to control his spectator. The individual will be warned that
continued action will result in his or her ejection.
- If ejected, the individual(s) and the coach must leave the
premises within 2 minutes, or the game will be forfeited.
PLAYER
SUSPENSION
- A player ejected from the game is subject to a one game
suspension, subject to appeal to the age group VP & Divisional Presidents.
- A player ejected for a second time will be suspended for 2 games,
beginning with the next games played by the players team.
- Ejected players are required to remain in the dugout.
- Suspended players are required to serve their suspension in the
dugout during the games for which they are suspended.
EQUIPMENT/JEWELRY
- Cleats Requirements: Refer to age group rules
- JEWELRY: Players are not allowed to wear jewelry, except for
medical information/identification.
- SUNGLASSES: Only prescription sunglasses are allowed while a
player is at bat. Any type of sunglasses may be worn in the field, with the
exception of the pitcher. He can only wear sunglasses that are prescription.
ROSTER
ADDITIONS
- A player may not be added to a team’s roster without prior board
approval.
- Any player added to the roster of a team after the first game of
the season is ineligible to pitch or catch without board approval. All roster
additions must be approved by the age group Vice President.
- Paperwork on all roster additions must be provided before the
player plays in a game, exception pool players see rule 13 (e)
- Players can only play on one team in CFBBA; however, a player may
play on one CFBBA team and another team that does not play in CFBBA such as a
select or traveling team. CFBBA is not
responsible for scheduling conflicts that arise due to playing on multiple
teams.
- Pool players are allowed to be used if a team has less than nine
players and must be registered in CFBBA.
You can only use pool players to bring your game line-up to 9. Pool players can’t pitch or catch and must
bat last. If at any time during the game
one or more of the players on the team roster show up then the non roster
players will be replaced with the roster players. League age requirements are in effect;
however, players registered to play in an AA division, may not pool play
in a single A division. A player
registered for a single A division may pool play for a team in the AA division
of their own age group. 9/10 Kid pitch
players may not pool play for 9/10 Machine Pitch players.
GAME
PLAY
- All games will finish the inning unless the home team is winning.
- For ages 3-6 refer to CFBBA Rules and Regulation for Ages 3-6.
- For ages 7-14 refer to CFBBA Rules and Regulations for Ages 7-14.
Ages: 3 & 4 Blastball
General
Description
- The main objective is to have fun.
- Games will last no longer than 50 minutes. No inning shall start
after 50 minutes. A game is over at 50 minutes regardless of whether or not the
inning has been completed.
- Each team shall bat the entire roster each inning.
- Each team shall bat a minimum of two times.
Offense
- The ball shall be placed on the Tee by the coach.
- The tee shall be placed on or slightly in front of home plate
- The batter is allowed to swing at the ball until the ball is put
into play in fair territory.
- Any ball that does not travel past the home plate dirt and into
the infield grass is considered a foul ball.
- Throwing of the bat is discouraged.
- Runners shall run all bases, one base per batter. When the last
batter of the inning hits, all base runners should advance to home.
Defense
- All players on the roster will play in the field defensively.
- It is up to the coach as to how players are positioned.
- On each play an attempt should be made to get the batter out at
first base.
Managers
and Coaches
- For the offensive team, coaches/parents should be positioned in
both the first and third base coaching boxes and at home plate to assist the
batter. If necessary, a coach may be placed at second base.
- For the defensive team, coaches/parents should assist the players
in the field as necessary.
Playing
Field
- The distance between bases shall be 50 or 60 feet depending on the
field
Equipment
- For batting, a foam Blastball (or similar) bat shall be used.
- For the ball, a Blastball shall be used.
- Gloves are optional
Ages: 5 & 6 T-Ball
General
Description
- Games will last no longer than one hour. No inning shall start
after one hour. A game is over at one hour regardless of whether or not the
inning has been completed.
- Each team shall bat the entire roster each inning.
- Each team shall bat a minimum of two times.
- Each team shall have a minimum of 8 players. If sufficient players
from one team are not available, pool players may be used to bring the rosters
of each team up to a maximum of 10 players.
- No score will be kept on the scoreboards.
Offense
- The ball shall be placed on the Tee by the coach. The tee shall be
placed on or slightly in front of home plate
- The batter is allowed to swing at the ball until the ball is put
into play in fair territory.
- Batters are not permitted to bunt or swing easy at the ball. Any
ball that does not travel past the home plate dirt and into the infield grass
is considered a foul ball.
- Base runners are not permitted to steal or leadoff base and shall
remain in contact with the base until the ball is hit.
- When the batted ball has been returned to the infield area if a
runner is already attempting to take the next base they may continue towards
that base at their own peril.
- In the case of an overthrown ball, runners shall remain at the
last base they occupied before the overthrow. In other words no advancement on
an overthrow is allowed.
- If tagged or forced out when running the bases, the runner shall
return to the dugout.
Defense
- The catcher shall stand away from the batter (behind the OPEN Batter’s
Box) while the batter prepares to swing. Once the batter swings, the catcher
shall field the position defensively
- All players on the roster will play in the field defensively.
However, only six players are allowed to be positioned in the infield (catcher,
pitcher, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B). The remaining players shall be positioned in the
outfield area as it designated for the field being played on (i.e. in the outfield grass).
- If the pitcher fields the ball and elects to try to make the out
at first base he must throw the ball to the first baseman. He is not allowed to run down the runner
going to first or allowed to tag the first base bag. He may tag other bases or runners while they
are attempting to advance past first base.
- To encourage rotation of players, no player shall remain at the
same defensive position more than two consecutive innings.
Managers
and Coaches
- For the offensive team, adult coaches should be positioned in both
the first and third base coaching boxes and at home plate to assist the batter.
- For the defensive team, three adult coaches are allowed on the
field to help position players.
Playing
Field
- The distance between bases shall be 60 feet.
- The pitcher should be positioned approximately 38 feet from home
plate
Equipment
- A soft T-ball shall be used.
- All bats used shall be marked specifically for use in T-ball.
- Batters and base runners shall wear batting helmets at all times.
- Catchers shall wear full catchers gear, including helmet, mask,
chest protector, and shin guards.
- At all times during the game, every player on the field shall wear
baseball pants and a team jersey and hat. Metal cleats are not
acceptable.
Age: 5 & 6 Mod. T-Ball / Coach Pitch
General
Description
- Games will last one hour & fifteen minutes.
- Each team shall have a minimum of 8 players. If sufficient players
from one team are not available, pool players may be used to bring the rosters
of each team up to the minimum of ten players.
Know your pool player rules.
- One umpire will be used.
Offense
- The batter shall be declared out after failing to hit 6 balls:
o
4 coach pitches followed by 2 swings placed on a tee OR
o
5 coach pitches followed by 1 swing placed on a tee OR
o
6 coach pitches.
o
Extra pitches will not be given if the coach fails to throw
strikes.
- Any player hitting from the tee, the ball must travel to the
infield grass and shall be restricted to a single, regardless of the batted
ball or an overthrow. All other base
runners may only attempt to advance one base.
- Batters are not permitted to bunt or swing easy at the ball. Any
ball that does not travel to the infield grass from home plate shall be
considered a strike.
- Base Runners are not permitted to steal or lead off a base. They
shall remain in contact with the base until the ball is hit.
- Late arrivals to a game shall be placed at the end of the batting
order.
- 5 runs per inning, no cumulative.
10 Runs after 4 innings.
- In the case of an overthrown ball, runners
can advance one base. In other words, an overthrow at 2nd the runner can
advance to 3rd and play stops. (This is not allowed if hit from the tee.
Defense
- Ten defensive players are allowed on the playing field; However,
only six players are allowed to be positioned in the infield (catcher, pitcher,
1B, 2B, SS, 3B). The remaining players (up to four) shall be positioned in the
outfield area as it designated for the field being played on (i.e. in the
outfield grass).
- The catcher shall be in the normal catcher’s crouch position while
the batter prepares to swing.
- To encourage rotation of players, no player shall remain at the
same defensive position more than two consecutive innings, and no player shall
remain in the infield more than four innings.
- If the pitcher fields the ball and elects to try to make the out
at first base, he must throw the ball to the first baseman. He is not
allowed to run down the runner going to first or allowed to tag the first base
bag. The pitcher may tag other bases or runners while they are attempting
to advance past first base.
- A player shall not remain on the bench (defensively) in
consecutive innings.
- When the batted ball has been returned to the infield area if a
runner is already attempting to take the next base they may continue towards
that base at their own risk. This is a
judgment call and the umpires call will be final.
- The “Pitcher" must wear a batting helmet and stand parallel
to the Coach Pitcher with one foot in the dirt and one foot in the grass.
Managers
and Coaches
- For the Offensive Team, adult coaches should be positioned in both
the first and third base coaching boxes as well as the Pitcher’s Mound to pitch
the ball.
- For the Defensive Team, as many as three adult coaches are allowed
on the field to help position players. (One Coach behind the plate to help the
catcher) (Never touch the ball in play)
- For Postseason Tournament play - No Coaches are allowed on the
field for the Defensive Team.
Playing
Field
- The distance between bases is 60 feet with the pitching mound at
approximately 38 feet from home plate.
- The Pitching Coach shall take a position standing or kneeling, at
38 feet and must throw the ball OVERHANDED.
His foot must be in contact with the pitching mound, if no pitching
mound the umpire will designate one.
- If a batted ball strikes the COACH and remains in fair or foul
territory, the ball is A NO PITCH AND ALL RUNNERS RETURN TO THEIR BASE PRIOR TO
THE PITCH. That ball does not count
against the batter’s pitch/swing count.
Equipment
- A soft T-ball shall be used.
- All Batters and Base Runners shall wear batting helmets at all
times.
- Catchers shall wear full catchers gear, including helmet, mask,
chest protector, shin guards and a Protective Cup. (Catchers Gloves or
Protective Cups are not provided)
- At all times during the game, every player on the field shall wear
baseball pants and a team jersey and hat. No metal spikes.
- Each team should provide three game balls per game.
Ages: 7/8 - 9/10
Rules
- In lieu of specified CFBBA rules, USSSA Baseball and
then Sporting News Baseball rules apply
Umpires
- 1 per game 7-8 Coach Pitch, 9-10 Machine - The
league may, due to absence of an umpire appoint a replacement as necessary.
- 2 per game 9 -14 kid pitch – Games may, due to
umpire absence, be limited to one umpire.
- Judgment calls are final and therefore cannot be
disputed or protested.
Base Running
- Courtesy runner for pitcher of record (Pitcher who
was pitching when last out of the prior inning was recorded) anytime is OK.
Exception: no courtesy runner in the 7-8U or 9-10 MP divisions.
- Courtesy runner for catcher of record (Catcher who
was catching when the last out of the prior inning was recorded) anytime is OK.
- Runner will be last out, or next to last out if
pitcher or catcher is the last out, exception: in 13-14 if the roster is not
being batted then you will use a bench player. Bench player still can
enter game in another spot. See USSSA rule
- Malicious contact rule will be enforced. Whenever
a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the
fielder and the catcher. Attempting to jump, leap, or dive over the
fielder or catcher is not interpreted as seeking to avoid contact.
Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. Penalty:
Runner is called out and may be ejected from the games at the discretion of the
umpire. This is a judgment call and cannot be protested.
- Head first sliding is allowed but not recommended.
- Run limits per inning: Refer to age group rules
Pitching
- Pitch scoring: The
week begins Monday at 12:01 am, One pitch DOES NOT constitute and inning.
- Pitcher’s limits: Refer to age group rules
- See age group rules for balks. However if a
right handed pitcher steps toward third base and then throws or fakes a throw
to first it will be considered a balk. Age group warning rules shall
apply.
- Pitching rule violations are subject to game
forfeitures as deemed necessary by the league, as well as player/coach
suspensions under the discretion of the league.
- The 40-hour rest rule does apply
in league play. Any pitcher pitching 3 innings (nine outs) in a day
may not return the next day to pitch.
- Pitchers warm up:
o
Start of game: 8 pitches
o
New Pitcher: 8 pitches
o
Between Innings: 5 pitches or 1 minute (umpire’s discretion)
- If a player receives the allowable 8 warm-up throws
as a relief pitcher but does not face a single batter the player is not
credited with an innings pitched.
- If a player pitches in an inning and does not record
an out the player is not credited with any outs .
Scorebook-Score Cards
- Scorecards are signed by both team managers to
verify pitching and the final score. Failure to sign a score card
forfeits your right to disagree with the recorded score or recorded pitch
count.
- Home team shall maintain the
official scorebook in case we have a suspended game or a question from
the umpires. If the home team does not have someone to keep the
official scorebook, they will forfeit their home team status.
Regulation Game
- Game time starts on umpire’s call. (usually,
the start of the plate meeting)
- Games duration: Refer to age group rules.
- Forfeit will be recorded as a 6-0 game.
- When a game is tied at the end of regulation time,
it is considered a tie game and will not be played off in extra innings, unless
time remains in time limit. Tie games count in the standings as 1/2 win & 1/2
loss.
- Definition of Cumulative – Five runs are allowed to
score each inning. If the first inning a team only scores 3 runs in the
second they may score up to 7 runs.
Suspended Game:
- If a game is called for any reason before it is a
complete game, it is considered a suspended game and will be resumed from the
point of curtailment at a time scheduled by the League. Suspended games may not
be rescheduled if it is determined that those games have no effect on the final
standings.
End of Season Ranking
– Final Team Standings
- Final team standings will be calculated by best
overall win/loss/tie records over the season.
Tie Breakers
·
In the event of a tie for 1st Place,
tie breakers will be determined as follows.
o
First Tie Breaker = Head-to-head (best win/loss/tied
records in games between the two teams)
o
Second Tie Breaker = Best win/loss/tied record in
games played within the teams division.
o
Third Tie Breaker = Difference of runs scored vs.
runs allowed.
- THREE OR MORE TEAMS tie breaker:
o
If two teams remain tied after a third team is
eliminated during any of the following steps the tiebreaker reverts to the
two-team format.
o
First Tie Breaker: Head-to-head (best win/loss/tied
record among the teams)
o
Second Tie Breaker: Best win/loss/tied record in
games played with the teams in their division.
o
Third Tie Breaker = Difference of runs scored vs.
runs allowed.
Ages: 7-8 Coach Pitch
General Description
- Coach pitches up to 6 pitches to batters, with an
umpire. There are NO walks. If the player fails
to put the ball in play he is out and must return to the dugout.
- Regulation game duration
o
Six (6) innings, or 1 hour 30 minutes, whichever comes
first
o
Limit of 5 runs per inning, cumulative rule is in
effect for all divisions
o
Mercy rule is 10 runs after 4 innings only
Offense
o
Coach pitches up to 6 pitches to batters, if 3 strikes swinging
then batter is out. A and AA Division - If the final pitch is
a foul ball, the batter is awarded another pitch. Multiple foul
balls are allowed on the final pitch.
o
If a batter is hit by the coach, no base is awarded,
but a pitch is charged to the coach
o
If a batted ball hits the coach pitcher, it shall be
declared a “no pitch”, and no one is charged with the pitch
o
No bunting
o
The ball must travel past the start of the infield
grass or it is considered a foul ball.
o
When a ball is hit to the outfield, once it comes back
into the control of any infielder on the infield, if the runner is already
attempting to advance to the next base they can continue at their own
risk. (This is a judgment call by the umpire and is final.)
o
No lead offs, stealing or dropped third strike
rule.
Defense
o
A Division - No
one may play the same position more than 2 innings and 4 innings on the infield
(this includes pitcher and catcher - in other words don't leave the same kids
in the outfield all the time).
o
AA Division - No position requirements
o
Play 10 on field (4 outfielders in umbrella - no
rovers).
o
The kid pitcher must wear a batting helmet and stand
parallel to the coach pitcher with one foot on the dirt and one foot in the
grass.
o
Once the ball is hit the coach pitcher must exit the
field as quickly as possible. (past the
foul lines on the 1st or 3rd base foul lines.
o
If the pitcher fields the ball and elects to try to
make the out at first base, he must throw the ball to the first baseman.
He is not allowed to run down the runner going to first or allowed to tag
the first base bag. The pitcher may tag other bases or runners while they
are attempting to advance past first base.
- Balls hit to the Outfield
o
When a ball is hit to the outfield, once it comes back
into the control of any infielder on the infield, if the runner is already
attempting to advance to the next base they can continue at their own
risk. (This is a judgment call by the umpire and is final.)
o A Division - No more than one base on an
overthrow and only one overthrow allowed (runner cannot continue to next base
on the second overthrow).
o
AA Division - We
encourage the kids to try to make a play, so only one base on an overthrow per
play (if 1st base is overthrown, the runner advances to second and a throw is
made there and goes out into left field, the runner can run to third and
so on).
Playing Field
o
The distance between the bases is 60 feet with the
pitching mound at 40 feet from home plate.
Equipment
- Cleats - Rubber cleats only, NO metal cleats
Batters and base runners
- Shall where batting helmets at all times
Catchers
- Shall wear full catchers gear, including helmet, mask, chest
protector, shin guards and athletic cup.
Age: 9-10 Machine Pitch
General Description
- Pitches are delivered off of a machine which is
operated by the coach of the team that is batting. Machine is set at 40
MPH. Coaches are encouraged not to over adjust the machine.
- Regulation games duration:
o Six (6) innings, or 1 hour 30 minutes, whichever
comes first
o
Limit of 5 runs per inning, cumulative rule is in
effect for all divisions
o
Mercy rule – when one team is ahead by 10 or more runs after 4
innings, the game is over.
Offense
- Up to 6 pitches are delivered off of a
machine. Players can choose their pitch to swing at. Normal strike
count is used. Players may continue their bat if they foul off the final
pitch and the catcher drops the ball, or the ball is not caught by a fielder.
This may continue indefinitely until the batter strikes out, or puts a ball in
play. If the catcher catches the final pitch fouled off, then the batter
is out.
- A batted ball hitting the pitching machine will be
deemed a dead ball with all runners advancing one base, and the batter going to
first base.
- A batted ball hitting a coach shall constitute as a
dead ball and no pitch shall be declared. The batter remains at bat.
- Bunts are allowed, but with two strikes a foul ball
is an out. Bunts on the 6 th pitch
that are foul will be declared an out.
- No lead offs. One foot must remain in contact with
the base until the pitch crosses the plate.
- A runner may only steal a base once the ball has
crossed the plate.
- No dropped third strike rule.
- A runner may only advance one base on an overthrow.
- A runner may not steal home. Runs must be batted in.
Defense
- Nine fielders
- Pitcher must be positioned off to one side of the
machine with at least one foot on the dirt portion of the mound. The
pitcher may never charge towards the plate until the batter has made contact
with the ball.
- Pitcher must wear a batting helmet due to possible contact
with the machine.
- Infield fly rule will be in effect, if called by the
umpire.
- Play shall stop called when an infielder has control
of the ball on a hit to the outfield. Runners may no longer advance.
Playing Field
o
The distance between the bases is 65 feet with the
pitching machine set up at 40 ft.
Equipment
- Cleats - Rubber cleats only
Batters and base runners
- Shall wear batting helmets at all times
Catchers
- Shall wear full catchers gear, including helmet, mask,
chest protector, cup, and shin guards
Age: 9-10 Kid Pitch
General Description
- This is the first introduction to pro style
baseball. At this level, the basic fundamentals of the game are further
reinforced and refined. This is also the first time the kids are exposed to
pitching, leading off and stealing bases, pick-offs, and dropped third strike
for the “AA” division.
- Regulation games duration
o
Six (6) innings, or 1 hour 30 minutes
o
Limit of 5 runs per inning, cumulative rule is in
effect for “A”
o No run limit or cumulative rule for “AA”
division
- 9/10A mercy rule will be 10 after 4 innings.
- 9/10AA mercy rule will be 15 runs after 3 innings
and 8 after 4 innings.
Offense
- Sporting News Baseball rules apply
- R3 (runner at third base) may not advance home on a
passed ball, wild pitch, or on a steal. If, in the umpire's judgement, any of
these scenarios are used by R3 to score then the umpire(s) shall call
"TIME" and the run will not score and all runners will return to
their bases occupied at the TIME of PITCH. Effective Fall 2021
Defense
o
Three (3) innings per day, 7 innings per week, 40-hr
rest rule applies
o No balks will be called in the “A”
division. Umpire will give instruction to the players
o
Flagrant balks will be called after a pitcher is
given 1 warning in the “AA” division.
o
No Dropped Third Strikes in the “A” division.
o
There WILL be Dropped Third Strikes in the “AA”
division.
Playing Field
o
The distance between the bases is 65 feet with the
pitching mound at 46 feet from home plate.
Equipment
- Cleats - Rubber cleats only
Batters and base runners
- Shall where batting helmets at all times
Catchers
- Shall wear full catchers gear, including helmet,
mask, chest protector, and shin guards and athletic cup.
Age: 11-12
General
Description
- Knowledge of the overall concept of baseball including more in
depth strategy is learned while players continue to refine their baseball
skills in a competitive atmosphere.
- Regulation games duration
o
Six (6) innings, or 1 hour 40 minutes
o
Limit of 6 runs per inning, cumulative rule is in effect for “A”
o
No run limit on the “AA” division
- Mercy Rule see age groups common rules
- Cleats Requirements
o
Rubber cleats only
Offense
- Sporting
News Baseball rules apply
Defense
o
Seven (7) innings per day, ten (10) innings per week, 40 hour rest
rule applies.
BALKS
- Flagrant balks will be called after a pitcher is given 1 warning
in the “A” division
- Flagrant balks will be called with no warning in the “AA”
division.
Playing
Field
o
The distance between the bases is 70 feet with the pitching mound
at 50 feet from home plate.
Equipment
- Cleats - Rubber cleats only
Batters
and base runners
- Shall where batting helmets at all times
Catchers
- Shall wear full catchers gear, including helmet, mask, chest
protector, and shin guards and athletic cup.
Age: 13-14
General
Description
- This continues to help players gradually increase their skills and
strength as they prepare for high-school baseball.
- Regulation games duration
o Seven
(7) innings, or 1 hour 50 minutes
o Mercy
Rule – See common age group rules. If no
A division AA rules will be followed.
o No
limit
- Cleats - Rubber
and metal cleats are allowed.
Offense
- Sporting News Baseball rules apply
Defense
o
Seven (7) innings per day, ten (10) innings per week, 40-hour rest
rule applies
BALKS
- Flagrant balks will be called
Playing
Field
o The
distance between the bases is 80 feet with the pitching mound at 54 feet from
home plate.
Equipment
- Cleats - Rubber and metal cleats are allowed
Batters and base runners
o
Shall where batting helmets at all times
Catchers
- Shall wear full catchers gear, including helmet, mask, chest
protector, and shin guards and athletic cup.