Little League Rules and Regulations Guidance
Anthony Oliver
Umpiring for about 9 years
Little League Achievements
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District umpire
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Sectional umpire
Other
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Member of TASO
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Nations baseball certified
Training
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Little League Clinics
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Training with MLB and college level umpires
Rules and Regulations Clinic 2015
Know the rules
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Rules are powerful and knowing them can keep
problems to a minimum
Respect the umpires
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They are volunteers and have a hard job to do.
Don’t make it harder for them.
Love for the game
Like working with kids
Giving back to the community
Self assurance
My wife told me to
Nobody else would do it
Respect for others
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Don’t scream at the kids
Would you talk that way to your mom?
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No foul language
Be proactive
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If you see a problem coming stop it from happening
You are the face of our league
Baseline
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Out of the baseline
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Rule 7.08
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Any runner is out when -
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(a) (1) running more than three
feet away from his/her baseline
to avoid being tagged, unless
such action is to avoid
interference with a fielder
fielding a batted ball. A runner’s
baseline is established when the
tag attempt occurs, and is a
straight line from the runner to
the base which he/she is
attempting to reach; or(2) after
touching first base the runner
leaves the baseline, obviously
abandoning all effort to touch
the next base
Swing
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A batters attempt to hit a
pitched ball.
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What it is not
Breaking the wrists
Dropping or lowering the bat
Umpire’s Judgment
There is no on deck in Majors and below.
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Only the first batter of the inning shall be out of the
dugout before the inning starts.
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Following batters should not pick up the bat until it
is their turn to bat. (On the way to the plate)
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This is a violation of safety regulations and may be
punishable with suspension of the manager and
others involved.
Majors and below
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2 1/4 “ in diameter
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No more than 33” in length
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1.15 BPF
All of these markings should be clearly legible on the
bat.
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Composite bats are prohibited unless they are
noted as approved bats on the Little League
approved bat list.
Intermediate and Juniors (11-14)
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No more than 2 5/8” in diameter
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No more than 34” in length
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1.15 BPF
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Composite
Must be BBCOR certified with -3 weight rating
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2 1/4 “ barrel bats may be used as long as they
meet the 1.15 BPF standard (may not be composite)
Seniors
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2 5/8” diameter
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-3 only
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BBCOR only
Wood bats included
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No more than 36” in length
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2 3/4 “ barrel bats are prohibited
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Penalty see rule 6.06(d)
1.11 uniform
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Read from book
1.12 catcher
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Must wear a catchers mitt
1.13 glove specs
1.15
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Pitcher’s glove should not be
White
Gray
Distracting
Batting gloves under?
1.16 Helmets
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Worn at all times
1.17 Catcher
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Must wear a cup
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Long chest protectors
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Dangling throat guard on mask
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No skull caps
2.00
Know them! Knowing these definitions will prevent a lot of problems
Questions?
A
FAIR BALL is a batted ball that settles on fair
ground between home and first base, or between
home and third base, or that is on or over fair
territory when bounding to the outfield past first
or third base, or that touches first, second or
third base, or that first falls on fair territory on or
beyond first base or third base, or that while on
or over fair territory touches the person of an
umpire or player, or that, while over fair territory,
passes out of the playing field in flight.
Where is the ball?
A
FOUL BALL is a batted ball that settles on foul
territory between home and first base, or
between home and third base, or that bounds
past first or third base on or over foul territory,
or that first falls on foul territory beyond first
base or third base, or that while on or over foul
territory, touches the person of an umpire or
player, or any object foreign to the natural
ground.
Hits a player in the box
When a batter hits the tee
This is a dead ball and all play shall cease.
No re-do
You decide
(a) Offensive interference is an act by a member of
the team at bat which interferes with, obstructs,
impedes, hinder or confuses any fielder attempting to
make a play. If the umpire declares the batter, batter-
runner or a runner out for interference, all other
runners shall return to the last base that was, in the
judgment of the umpire, legally touched at the time
of the interference, unless otherwise provided by
these rules.
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Does not have to be intentional
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Scenarios
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An act by the batter, intentional or not that
interferes with a players ability to make a play
Scenarios
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Throw from catcher
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Runner coming home
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Batter protected in the box?
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Ball does not have to be thrown
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Video
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Video 2
Running lane 6.05 (j)
Coach’s interference 5.08
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Thrown ball?
Rule 3.15
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Hit ball?
Rookies
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Player trying to make a play?
Rookies
Runner’ s interference section 6.00
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Runner out
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No runners advance unless forced by batter
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Batter gets 1
st
base
OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who,
while not in possession of the ball, impedes
the progress of any runner. A fake tag is
considered obstruction. (NOTE: Obstruction
shall be called on a defensive player who
blocks off a base, base line or home plate
from a base runner while not in possession of
the ball.)
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Does not have to be intentional
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Scenarios
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Scenario 2
3.09 Read
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Coaches cannot warm up pitchers
3.15
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Who’s allowed on the field?
3.17
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No electronic devices on the field
Rookies
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May have defensive coaches on the field
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Coaches cannot interfere with play
Get off the field
Interference
Out if coach interferes
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Pitching coaches must stay in contact with rubber
Minors and above
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No defensive coaches on the field (exception in fall)
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1
st
and 3
rd
base coaches
Must stay in coaches box
Cannot interfere with plays or runners
Touching or “helping” a runner in all divisions is interference
and the runner will be declared out
Led by umpire-in –chief
Players legal and properly equipped
Ground rules
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Innings
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Time limits
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Modifications
The manager is the only one that an umpire
wants to talk to
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If a coach other than the manager attends the pre
game meeting then that coach shall be declared
manager for that game.
4.03
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All players with the exception of the catcher in fair
territory
Catcher must remain in catchers box
Catchers balk
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With exception of the pitcher and catcher all other
players can be anywhere in fair territory
T-ball
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Unlimited infielders if ground rules state this.
Fielders should be placed in traditional positions so
that they can gain some concept of the game.
Coach pitch
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10 infielders with a rover in the outfield.
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Must have 8
Minors and above
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Must have a minimum of 9 players (exception in
fall)
4.04
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Continuous batting order
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Players may be added to bottom of order if late
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If a player is removed for illness or injury there is
no penalty
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If a player is ejected from the game then that
batting spot should be called out
4.05 base coaches
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May be coaches or players
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Must be adult in dugout
4.06 read from book
4.07 EJECTIONS
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Must leave immediately
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May not return
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May not sit in stands
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Suspended for next game
A 6 inning game (minors and below) has been
completed.
Time limit has been reached and the inning
has been played
Mathematical elimination
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After 4 innings of play a team is ahead so that it is
impossible for the other team to catch up in
regulation (time should be considered for minors).
4 innings if called for official reasons
Intermediate and up
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7 innings have been played and there is a decided
winner
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After 4 ½ innings of play the home team is up by 10
runs.
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Time has expired and the inning has been played
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A team concedes the game
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Note that a game going to “Drop Dead” time will revert
to the previous inning. This is keeping in mind that the
home team has not been able to win on runs scored. If it
is after the official game time and has not reached the
drop dead time and home team pulls ahead, game will
be called and a winner declared.
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5 innings if called for official reasons
4.15
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Gametime
A game may be forfeited by the umpire if
Read section
Include 4.16
4.19 Protests
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Must be rules based
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Notify the umpire of the protest
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No protests in rookies
Rookies
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When an infielder has control of the ball and all runners have
stopped advancing.
Minors and above (all other situations)
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Time shall not be called unless requested by the defense, offense
or there is some official reason to call time.
Offensive time outs
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A team shall have ONE offensive time out per inning.
Defensive time outs
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A defensive team can call time to discuss situations but all time
outs that are called in which infielders are approached shall be
charged to the pitcher.
3 in one inning
4 in a game
Explanation
Other dead ball situations rule 5.09
(Continuous batting order)
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In order
Batter in box on third out?
Bunting with 2 strikes?
Swinging and hit by pitch?
Double hit?
Three strikes, you’re out.
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Even in T-Ball
Coach pitch
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Three swings or maximum number of pitches
Minors and above
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Strike zone
Arm pits to knees
Reasonable pitch
Questioning balls and strikes
Don’t do it unless you want to go to your car
Less than 2 out
Runners on 1
st
and 2
nd
or bases loaded
Ball that reaches appreciable height
Can be caught with
normal
effort by an infielder
Infield Fly
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Ball is caught
Batter is out and runners must tag up. Force is off and runners advance
at their own risk
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Ball is not caught
Batter is out. Force is off
Runners may run at their own risk
Runners do not have to tag up
What if a fielder intentionally drops a ball not covered by
this rule? 6.05 (k)
Batter out of box?
Batter switching boxes?
Hit by a strike?
Appeal
Batter is out when not batting in proper order
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Can take place in order before improper batter becomes
a runner.
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Assumes count
Appeal must be made before next play
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Proper batter called out and line up resumes
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All advancement from improper batter voided
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If appeal is not made then the order is continued without
reference to the incident
Scenarios
Pg 84
Defensive interference is an act by a fielder
which hinders or prevents a batter from
hitting a pitch.
Delayed dead ball
Batter is awarded first base
What if ball is hit and put in play?
Home run
Ground rule double
Under the fence
Deflected ball
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Home run vs. ground rule double
6.09 (h)
Intermediate and above
Less than two outs
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1
st
base not occupied
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Batter swings at third strike or called third strike
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Catcher drops ball or ball is not caught in flight
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Batter can advance to 1
st
base with possibility of being
put out by either a tag or by the ball being thrown to
first base as in any other force play.
Two outs
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Same situation as above with the exception that 1
st
base
can be occupied. All runners that are forced can be put
out.
Questions?
7.01
Runner has a right to the base if base is touched before
the runner is retired.
Fly ball tag up situation/Missed base
The runner cannot return to the previous base after the the
pitcher has taken his position on the pitchers plate.
7.02 Runners must touch bases in order or in reverse
order when needed exception in rule 5.09 when the
ball is dead
7.03 one runner per base. Lead runner is entitled to
base unless forced
7.04 Batter runner/runners advance
Without liability of being put out and if forced
When a walk occurs
Live ball
Missed base?
Ball out of play
Dead ball
7.05
Throwing equipment or hat etc. at a batted ball
Award 3 bases
Throwing equipment at thrown ball
Award two bases
Ball thrown from fielder out of play
Award 2 bases
This award is based on the position of the runners at the time of the throw
Ball from pitcher while on the mound
Award 1 base
One from the mound, two from the field
Rule 7.05 (i) note 2
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One base on an overthrow
This is a limit not a reward. The runner is not
protected in this situation.
Defense still has the opportunity to field the ball and
make a play to get an out.
7.07
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Batter should be awarded first base when there is
interference from the catcher (touching the batter)
or another fielder during an attempted steal of
home or a squeeze play. This is a balk charged to
the catcher and the ball is dead.
7.08 runner is out when
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Running more than three feet away from his or her baseline to avoid a tag
Established when play is being attempted
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Abandons effort to touch consecutive bases after touching first base
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Does not slide or attempt to get around a fielder making a play on them
Three choices
Slide
Get around
Give up
There is no must slide rule
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Interference with a batted or thrown ball
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Failure to tag up after a fly ball
Appeal play
Play can continue without this appeal being made
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Read 7.08 (f)-(k)
7.09 Interference
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Covered in definitions
7.09 Appeals
Runner is out when
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Failing to retouch a base after a fly ball is caught
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Fails to touch a base if returning to a previous base
7.10 (b)
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Missing a base in advancing
Runners may not return to touch a missed base after
touching a consecutive base after the ball is dead. However
the defensive players can make an appeal that the base was
missed
May not return to touch a base after a following runner has
scored or if they have abandoned the field
Scenarios pg 93
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Appeal must be made before next pitch or play
Example pg 94
7.11
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All offensive members should vacate any space that
is needed for a defensive player to make a play
7.12
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I two are out before an appeal. All runners following
the runner that the appeal was made on are
affected by the appeal. However preceding runners
are not affected unless the third out is made before
runs score or if the appeal would have originally
been a force play. A runner tagging up after a fly
ball is not a force.
Example
7.13
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Rookies
May not leave the base until ball is put in play
Time called when runners stop advancing and an
infielder has control of the ball
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Minors and below
Runners may not advance until the ball reaches the
batter
Runners leaving early affect all other runners
Placement of runners based on batted ball (judgment)
Poof play
8.01
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Two legal positions
The windup
Facing the batter
One foot in contact with the plate and the other foot free
Can do three things
Deliver the pitch
Step and throw to a base
Distance and direction
Disengage
Pivot foot
Cannot go to stretch or set position
Cannot lift leg except in delivery of the pitch
The set position (stretch)
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Pivot foot in contact with plate
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Free foot in front
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Must come to a complete stop before delivering the
pitch to the batter (complete and discernible stop)
Does not apply in minors and below
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Can make any movements until they come set
except to disengage incorrectly
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Can step and throw to a base
Distance and direction
Before the throw
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Step off back of plate to disengage
Illegal pitch (dead vs. delayed dead) pg 101
No runners on all divisions
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Not in contact with pitcher’s plate
Counted as a ball in the count
Exception
It is ball four
The batter puts the ball in play and reaches first base
Hit batter
Tee Ball
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Pitcher must remain in contact with the plate until
ball is hit
8.02
8.03
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Eight pitches for warm up max (1 minute)
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Cold weather?
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Five for returning pitcher
8.04
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Pitcher has 20 seconds to deliver pitch
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Can be called a ball
8.05
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Balk
Dead ball if pitch is not delivered
All runners awarded one base
Delayed dead ball if pitch is delivered
Ball 4
Put in play
All runners must advance 1 base
Balk is ignored and play continues
NOT a coaches decision
Runners may advance more than one base but are only
protected to next base
Example
A pitcher cannot balk on an appeal
8.06 visits
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2 in one inning
Third visit in an inning and the pitcher has to be
replaced
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3 in a game
If the visit is the 4
th
in a game the pitcher must be
removed
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More than two visits on one batter
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A visit is any conference with any defensive player
Example
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Crossing the foul line
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Exception
Illness or injury
Cannot play four innings as catcher
Once removed cannot return
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Exception
Intermediate and up
Can return once per game as long as they have played
defensively in the game without sitting out
Limits
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7-8, 50 pitches
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9-10, 75 pitches
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11-12, 85 pitches
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13-16, 95 pitches
14 and under
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66 pitches = 4 days
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51-65 = 3 days
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36-50 = 2 days
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21-35 = 1 day
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20 or less = no required rest period
15 and up
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76 pitches = 4 days
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61-75 pitches = 3 days
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46-60 pitches = 2 days
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31-45 pitches = 1 day
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30 or less = no rest requirement
Pitcher may finish the batter after reaching a threshold
Junior/Senior
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Pitchers may pitch in more than one game a day given they did not exceed
30 pitches in the previous game
Notes page 39
9.01 (c)
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Each umpire has authority to rule on any point not
specifically covered in these rules
9.02
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Judgment calls are just that
Cannot be argued
Rules calls?
Umpires cannot reverse another umpire’s call
They can however discuss and come to a decision
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Know the rules Rules are powerful and knowing them can keep problems to a minimum Respect the umpires They are volunteers and have a hard job to do. Don t make it harder for them.
Love for the game Like working with kids Giving back to the community Self assurance My wife told me to Nobody else would do it
Respect for others Don t scream at the kids Would you talk that way to your mom? No foul language Be proactive If you see a problem coming stop it from happening You are the face of our league
There is no on deck in Majors and below. Only the first batter of the inning shall be out of the dugout before the inning starts. Following batters should not pick up the bat until it is their turn to bat. (On the way to the plate) This is a violation of safety regulations and may be punishable with suspension of the manager and others involved.
Majors and below 2 1/4 in diameter No more than 33 in length 1.15 BPF All of these markings should be clearly legible on the bat. Composite bats are prohibited unless they are noted as approved bats on the Little League approved bat list.
Intermediate and Juniors (11-14) No more than 2 5/8 in diameter No more than 34 in length 1.15 BPF Composite Must be BBCOR certified with -3 weight rating 2 1/4 barrel bats may be used as long as they meet the 1.15 BPF standard (may not be composite)
Seniors 2 5/8 diameter -3 only BBCOR only Wood bats included No more than 36 in length 2 3/4 barrel bats are prohibited Penalty see rule 6.06(d)
1.11 uniform Read from book 1.12 catcher Must wear a catchers mitt 1.13 glove specs 1.15 Pitcher s glove should not be White Gray Distracting Batting gloves under?
1.16 Helmets Worn at all times 1.17 Catcher Must wear a cup Long chest protectors Dangling throat guard on mask No skull caps
2.00 Know them! Knowing these definitions will prevent a lot of problems Questions?
A FAIR BALL is a batted ball that settles on fair ground between home and first base, or between home and third base, or that is on or over fair territory when bounding to the outfield past first or third base, or that touches first, second or third base, or that first falls on fair territory on or beyond first base or third base, or that while on or over fair territory touches the person of an umpire or player, or that, while over fair territory, passes out of the playing field in flight. Where is the ball? FAIR BALL is a batted ball that settles on fair ground between home and first base, or between home and third base, or that is on or over fair territory when bounding to the outfield past first or third base, or that touches first, second or third base, or that first falls on fair territory on or beyond first base or third base, or that while on or over fair territory touches the person of an umpire or player, or that, while over fair territory, passes out of the playing field in flight. Where is the ball?
A FOUL BALL is a batted ball that settles on foul territory between home and first base, or between home and third base, or that bounds past first or third base on or over foul territory, or that first falls on foul territory beyond first base or third base, or that while on or over foul territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, or any object foreign to the natural ground. Hits a player in the box When a batter hits the tee This is a dead ball and all play shall cease. No re FOUL BALL is a batted ball that settles on foul territory between home and first base, or between home and third base, or that bounds past first or third base on or over foul territory, or that first falls on foul territory beyond first base or third base, or that while on or over foul territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, or any object foreign to the natural ground. Hits a player in the box When a batter hits the tee This is a dead ball and all play shall cease. No re- -do do
(a) Offensive interference is an act by a member of the team at bat which interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinder or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play. If the umpire declares the batter, batter- runner or a runner out for interference, all other runners shall return to the last base that was, in the judgment of the umpire, legally touched at the time of the interference, unless otherwise provided by these rules. Does not have to be intentional Scenarios https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A2KIo9RApipWATIAYWH7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTEwY3Y3ZTNvBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdml kBHZ0aWQDQjEwMDkEZ3BvcwMy?p=baseball+interference&vid=91912e52b1543e232ff4fe3fb42e847c&turl=http%3A%2F%2Ftse3.m m.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DWN.TgyZOrOUMsDINCM0m5Kn8Q%26pid%3D15.1%26h%3D168%26w%3D300%26c%3D7%26rs%3D1&rurl= https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DmhwFWibkRc0&tit=Rockies+turn+three+thanks+to+interference&c=1&h=168 &w=300&l=106&sigr=11b86i5ns&sigt=119lmcdt4&sigi=12l1lmmkd&age=1400467929&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av&fr=vmn&tt=b
An act by the batter, intentional or not that interferes with a players ability to make a play Scenarios Throw from catcher Runner coming home Batter protected in the box? Ball does not have to be thrown Video Video 2
Running lane 6.05 (j) Coach s interference 5.08 Thrown ball? Rule 3.15 Hit ball? Rookies Player trying to make a play? Rookies Runner s interference section 6.00 Runner out No runners advance unless forced by batter Batter gets 1stbase
OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball, impedes the progress of any runner. A fake tag is considered obstruction. (NOTE: Obstruction shall be called on a defensive player who blocks off a base, base line or home plate from a base runner while not in possession of the ball.) Does not have to be intentional Scenarios Scenario 2 OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball, impedes the progress of any runner. A fake tag is considered obstruction. (NOTE: Obstruction shall be called on a defensive player who blocks off a base, base line or home plate from a base runner while not in possession of the ball.) Does not have to be intentional Scenarios Scenario 2
3.09 Read Coaches cannot warm up pitchers 3.15 Who s allowed on the field? 3.17 No electronic devices on the field
Rookies May have defensive coaches on the field Coaches cannot interfere with play Get off the field Interference Out if coach interferes Pitching coaches must stay in contact with rubber Minors and above No defensive coaches on the field (exception in fall) 1stand 3rdbase coaches Must stay in coaches box Cannot interfere with plays or runners Touching or helping a runner in all divisions is interference and the runner will be declared out
Led by umpire-in chief Players legal and properly equipped Ground rules Innings Time limits Modifications The manager is the only one that an umpire wants to talk to If a coach other than the manager attends the pre game meeting then that coach shall be declared manager for that game.
4.03 All players with the exception of the catcher in fair territory Catcher must remain in catchers box Catchers balk With exception of the pitcher and catcher all other players can be anywhere in fair territory
T-ball Unlimited infielders if ground rules state this. Fielders should be placed in traditional positions so that they can gain some concept of the game. Coach pitch 10 infielders with a rover in the outfield. Must have 8 Minors and above Must have a minimum of 9 players (exception in fall)
4.04 Continuous batting order Players may be added to bottom of order if late If a player is removed for illness or injury there is no penalty If a player is ejected from the game then that batting spot should be called out 4.05 base coaches May be coaches or players Must be adult in dugout 4.06 read from book
4.07 EJECTIONS Must leave immediately May not return May not sit in stands Suspended for next game
A 6 inning game (minors and below) has been completed. Time limit has been reached and the inning has been played Mathematical elimination After 4 innings of play a team is ahead so that it is impossible for the other team to catch up in regulation (time should be considered for minors). 4 innings if called for official reasons
Intermediate and up 7 innings have been played and there is a decided winner After 4 innings of play the home team is up by 10 runs. Time has expired and the inning has been played A team concedes the game Note that a game going to Drop Dead time will revert to the previous inning. This is keeping in mind that the home team has not been able to win on runs scored. If it is after the official game time and has not reached the drop dead time and home team pulls ahead, game will be called and a winner declared. 5 innings if called for official reasons
4.15 Gametime A game may be forfeited by the umpire if Read section Include 4.16 4.19 Protests Must be rules based Notify the umpire of the protest No protests in rookies
Rookies When an infielder has control of the ball and all runners have stopped advancing. Minors and above (all other situations) Time shall not be called unless requested by the defense, offense or there is some official reason to call time. Offensive time outs A team shall have ONE offensive time out per inning. Defensive time outs A defensive team can call time to discuss situations but all time outs that are called in which infielders are approached shall be charged to the pitcher. 3 in one inning 4 in a game Explanation Other dead ball situations rule 5.09
(Continuous batting order) In order Batter in box on third out? Bunting with 2 strikes? Swinging and hit by pitch? Double hit?
Three strikes, youre out. Even in T-Ball Coach pitch Three swings or maximum number of pitches Minors and above Strike zone Arm pits to knees Reasonable pitch Questioning balls and strikes Don t do it unless you want to go to your car
Less than 2 out Runners on 1stand 2ndor bases loaded Ball that reaches appreciable height Can be caught with normal Infield Fly Ball is caught Batter is out and runners must tag up. Force is off and runners advance at their own risk Ball is not caught Batter is out. Force is off Runners may run at their own risk Runners do not have to tag up What if a fielder intentionally drops a ball not covered by this rule? 6.05 (k) normal effort by an infielder
Batter out of box? Batter switching boxes? Hit by a strike?
Appeal Batter is out when not batting in proper order Can take place in order before improper batter becomes a runner. Assumes count Appeal must be made before next play Proper batter called out and line up resumes All advancement from improper batter voided If appeal is not made then the order is continued without reference to the incident Scenarios Pg 84
Defensive interference is an act by a fielder which hinders or prevents a batter from hitting a pitch. Delayed dead ball Batter is awarded first base What if ball is hit and put in play?
Home run Ground rule double Under the fence Deflected ball Home run vs. ground rule double 6.09 (h)
Intermediate and above Less than two outs 1stbase not occupied Batter swings at third strike or called third strike Catcher drops ball or ball is not caught in flight Batter can advance to 1stbase with possibility of being put out by either a tag or by the ball being thrown to first base as in any other force play. Two outs Same situation as above with the exception that 1stbase can be occupied. All runners that are forced can be put out. Questions?
7.01 Runner has a right to the base if base is touched before the runner is retired. Fly ball tag up situation/Missed base The runner cannot return to the previous base after the the pitcher has taken his position on the pitchers plate. 7.02 Runners must touch bases in order or in reverse order when needed exception in rule 5.09 when the ball is dead 7.03 one runner per base. Lead runner is entitled to base unless forced
7.04 Batter runner/runners advance Without liability of being put out and if forced When a walk occurs Live ball Missed base? Ball out of play Dead ball 7.05 Throwing equipment or hat etc. at a batted ball Award 3 bases Throwing equipment at thrown ball Award two bases Ball thrown from fielder out of play Award 2 bases This award is based on the position of the runners at the time of the throw Ball from pitcher while on the mound Award 1 base One from the mound, two from the field
Rule 7.05 (i) note 2 One base on an overthrow This is a limit not a reward. The runner is not protected in this situation. Defense still has the opportunity to field the ball and make a play to get an out.
7.07 Batter should be awarded first base when there is interference from the catcher (touching the batter) or another fielder during an attempted steal of home or a squeeze play. This is a balk charged to the catcher and the ball is dead.
7.08 runner is out when Running more than three feet away from his or her baseline to avoid a tag Established when play is being attempted Abandons effort to touch consecutive bases after touching first base Does not slide or attempt to get around a fielder making a play on them Three choices Slide Get around Give up There is no must slide rule Interference with a batted or thrown ball Failure to tag up after a fly ball Appeal play Play can continue without this appeal being made Read 7.08 (f)-(k) 7.09 Interference Covered in definitions
7.09 Appeals Runner is out when Failing to retouch a base after a fly ball is caught Fails to touch a base if returning to a previous base 7.10 (b) Missing a base in advancing Runners may not return to touch a missed base after touching a consecutive base after the ball is dead. However the defensive players can make an appeal that the base was missed May not return to touch a base after a following runner has scored or if they have abandoned the field Scenarios pg 93 Appeal must be made before next pitch or play Example pg 94
7.11 All offensive members should vacate any space that is needed for a defensive player to make a play 7.12 I two are out before an appeal. All runners following the runner that the appeal was made on are affected by the appeal. However preceding runners are not affected unless the third out is made before runs score or if the appeal would have originally been a force play. A runner tagging up after a fly ball is not a force. Example
7.13 Rookies May not leave the base until ball is put in play Time called when runners stop advancing and an infielder has control of the ball Minors and below Runners may not advance until the ball reaches the batter Runners leaving early affect all other runners Placement of runners based on batted ball (judgment) Poof play
8.01 Two legal positions The windup Facing the batter One foot in contact with the plate and the other foot free Can do three things Deliver the pitch Step and throw to a base Distance and direction Disengage Pivot foot Cannot go to stretch or set position Cannot lift leg except in delivery of the pitch
The set position (stretch) Pivot foot in contact with plate Free foot in front Must come to a complete stop before delivering the pitch to the batter (complete and discernible stop) Does not apply in minors and below Can make any movements until they come set except to disengage incorrectly Can step and throw to a base Distance and direction Before the throw Step off back of plate to disengage
Illegal pitch (dead vs. delayed dead) pg 101 No runners on all divisions Not in contact with pitcher s plate Counted as a ball in the count Exception It is ball four The batter puts the ball in play and reaches first base Hit batter Tee Ball Pitcher must remain in contact with the plate until ball is hit
