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Safety A player is given one warning per game for “slinging” a bat.  The next time it occurs, the player will be called out. Batting helmets must be worn by all batters and base runners. All players that are bleeding or have an open wound must be removed from the game until the bleeding stops and the wound is properly bandaged. Catchers shall have protective shin guards and chest protection on their person prior to the change of a new inning. Catchers are encouraged to wear protective cups. (Kid Pitch) Wearing protective batting vests are optional for kids-pitch players. Tee ball: last batter in inning shall run only to first base after hit is made. Runners are to advance in response to the hit delivered. Runners shall not circle the bases only to see if opposing team will tag out player. Players will stop when player holds up ball within the chalked base path or runner is tagged.    2004 Baseball Rules Coed Tee-ball Boys and Girls Coach Pitch Girls Softball Boys Minor and Major League Boys Pony and Colt League Ages for Division Ages as of 4-16-2006 Ages 5-6 Boys: Ages 7-8 Girls: Ages 7-9  Slo-pitch: Ages 10-12 Teen Slow Pitch: Ages 13-18 Minor: Ages 9-10 Major: Ages 11-12 Colt: Ages 16-18 Pony: Ages 13-15 Players per Team 10 14 14 13 13 Forfeits No forfeits due to team size Yes, If a team can not field 7 players within 10 minutes of the start time Minutes per Game Number of innings is an estimation based on time of play and not guaranteed. 75 minutes from designated start time (5 innings)  90 minutes from designated start time (6 innings) 105  minutes from designated start time (6 innings) 105 Minutes from designated start time (6 innings)  120 minutes from designated start time (7 innings) Distance between bases 45 feet 60 Feet Minor: 60 ft Major: 70 ft Pony: 75 ft Colt: 90 ft Pitchers circle / Rubber 10 ft. in diameter and 44 ft. from home plate Rubber 36 ft. from home plate Rubber 47 ft. from home plate Pony: Rubber 54 ft Colt: Rubber 60'-6" Bunting No bunting. Ball must travel in air beyond catchers circle Bunting is allowed Balls Used Tee Ball Boys: Safety Ball #5 (one step below a little league ball) Girls: 11 inch TuffLite softball 11 inch restricted flight softball. Little League approved baseball Little League baseballs will be used Scorekeeper Each team is required to have a score-keeper Umpiring Coaches will formally designate and agree on volunteer umpires for the entire game. Base ump and plate ump preferable SOAR will provide a paid umpire for each game. # of players on the field All players will be in the field each inning. 10 players. Standard infield positions and 4 in the outfield. 9 players on the field each inning. Stealing Bases No stealing is allowed Stealing is allowed.(*) Stealing is allowed. Coaches Assistance 2 field coaches &  offensive team may have a coach at 1st, 3rd and home plate. (*) 1 field coach & offensive team may have a coach at 1st and 3rd (*) A coach at 1st and 3rd base only (*) =  see special rules for that division   Rules that apply to all divisions: All players should receive the same amount of playing time. Coaches will attempt to rotate defensive players between the infield and outfield during the course of the game. Each player is required to play at least one full inning in the outfield and one full inning in the infield during the first five innings of each game (first three for tee ball). Coaches are encouraged to distribute defensive position assignments equally so that players get to experience outfield and infield positions. Exceptions to this policy are to be reviewed by the opposing coach and umpire prior to the game. (if players prefer to play only outfield position, then said player will not be forced to play an infield position). Runners may leave base only after the ball has been hit (except Major and Pony leagues).  Only one base will be given on any overthrow.  An “overthrow” is defined as a ball crossing the “out of play” chalk line.  All mishandled balls that remain within the designated (out of play) lines shall be live & players may advance at their own risk. The official rules of Little League Baseball will apply in all situations that are not covered.             Special Rules for Coed T-Ball A team will bat all players each inning regardless of the outs recorded against the team.  All players must bat in sequence. The home team must have last at bats no matter the score.  Teams shall not start a new inning if the “visitor” team is batting with less than 10 minutes to play. The last batter of the inning will be treated like all others. He/she will not be allowed to circle the bases unless the hit allows them to do so. If an out is recorded during the last batter’s hit ball (during the normal course of play), the runners stop and then teams change sides per a normal baseball game. A player will be allowed as many attempts as necessary to cleanly hit the ball in fair territory.  Hitting the rubber tee solidly is not a clean hit. After a ball has been cleanly hit, play is stopped when any infielder, who is in possession of   the ball steps on a base, or stands on the inside (home plate side) of the basepath chalk line holding the ball above his or her head.  The umpire will stop play at that time.  However, the umpire, at his discretion, may stop play if the ball is in the possession and under the control of an infielder, when necessary to avoid abnormal advancing of bases. After play is stopped, runners go to the nearest base.  Runners must be past mid-point when the umpire calls timeout for the runners to advance. Outfielders must begin play at least 15 feet in back of the baseline and cannot come inside the baseline during play.  Infielders must stand at least 2 feet outside the base path. If a batted ball hits one of the coaches in the outfield, the batter is awarded a ground-rule double. A player may play either pitcher and/or first base only one inning per game (unless there are not enough players).  Each player must play in the infield one inning each game. Designated Tee Balls will be used for all practices and games. Special Rules for Boys and Girls Coach Pitch A team will bat until either 3 outs or 5 runs have been scored. If the batter drives in run #5 and the ball is still live or in the field of play, the runners may advance normally and may attempt to score. A maximum number of 8 runs is allowed in a single inning under this scenario.  The limit on runs is not applicable in the sixth inning- or the last inning as designated by the umpire. Teams shall not start a new inning if the “visitor” team is batting with less than 10 minutes until next scheduled game. (Exceptions to the 10 minute rule due to extreme late starts should be directed to Greg Hughes or Mike Johnson on the field.)  All players must bat in sequence regardless of whether they played in the field. Every player must play at least every other inning.  Each player must play the first inning every other game.  No player may play the same position for more than two innings in any game. Play will be stopped when the ball is in the possession of any defensive player and the offensive runners are prevented from advancing.  The umpire will call the play stopped and should do so to assure that abnormal advancing of bases is prohibited. Coaches will be limited to 7 pitches  or 4 swings per batter whichever occurs first.  No walks are permitted. A foul ball (on the last strike) cannot end a batters at-bat.  At the conclusion of the batters ‘at bat’, the catcher or ‘backup’ coach will remove any stray balls in the batting box or running areas. Coaches will be allowed to pitch underhand to batters that have been reviewed with the opposing coach prior to the game. Special Rules for Girls Softball  (10-12) A team will bat until either 3 outs or 5 runs have been scores. If batter drives in run #5 and the ball is still live or in the field of play, the runner may advance normally and may attempt to score. A maximum number of 8 runs is allowed in a single inning under this scenario.  The limit on runs is not applicable in the sixth inning or last inning to be played. All players must bat in sequence regardless of whether they played in the field. Teams shall not start a new inning if the “visitor” team is batting with less than 10 minutes until next scheduled game. (Exceptions to the 10 minute rule due to extreme late starts should be directed to Greg Hughes or Mike Johnson on the field.)  Play will be stopped when the ball is in the possession of any defensive player and the offensive runners are prevented from advancing. The umpire will call the play stopped and should do so to assure that abnormal advancing of bases is prohibited. The minimum arc of a pitch will be no less than 6 feet and no more than 12 feet from the point of release of the pitch by the pitcher.   Special Rules for Boys Minor and Major League (Both major and minor) A team will bat until either 3 outs or 5 runs have been scored. If the batter drives in run #5 and the ball is still live or in the field of play, the runner may advance normally and may attempt to score. A maximum number of 8 runs is allowed in a single inning under this scenario(example: 4 runs in, then player hits grand slam). The limit on runs is not applicable in the sixth inning or last inning determined by the umpire  All players must bat in sequence regardless of whether they played in the field. Teams shall not start a new inning if the “visitor” team is batting with less than 10 minutes (Majors) / 20 Minutes (Minors) until next scheduled game. (Exceptions to the 10/20 minute rule due to extreme late starts should be directed to Greg Hughes or Mike Johnson on the field or at the discretion of the SOAR appointed umpire.)  (Minors only) For at least the first 3 games, a coach will pitch the first 3 innings.  A player will then replace the coach for the remainder of the innings. Coaches will be allowed 7 pitches-3 swings batter is out ! No exceptions and no walks will be permitted when coaches are pitching. When the players begin pitching, no player may pitch more than 4 innings per game. Balls and strikes will be called as normal.  There will be no infield fly rule. Each player must play the first inning every other game. No player may play the same position for more than: (Coaches are encouraged to move players throughout both infield and outfield positions)     ·        3 innings in any game- position players ·        4 innings in any game- pitchers and catchers Any Pitcher/Catcher with 4 innings in position must be rotated to outfield following no more than one inning of no play. Play will be stopped when the ball is in the possession of any defensive player and the offensive runners are prevented from advancing. The umpire will call the play stopped and should do so to assure that abnormal advancing of bases is prohibited. No Stealing will be allowed in the Minor Leagues. In the Major Leagues, leading off will be permitted and stealing will be permitted. Runners will not be allowed to steal home on a passed ball by the catcher or wild pitch by the pitcher. Infield fly rule: not called for minor leagues, called for major leagues. Dropped 3rd strike rule: minors: batter is out, majors: defensive player must tag or throw out runner at first to record an out. Once a pitcher is replaced on the mound, he/she cannot return to that position during the same game even if they have not yet reached the 4 inning limit. Pony / Colt League Rules Regular Pony League baseball rules will apply. A team will bat until either 3 outs or 5 runs have been scored. If batter drives in run #5 and the ball is still live or in the field of play, the runner may advance normally and may attempt to score. A maximum number of 8 runs is allowed in a single inning under this scenario.  The limit on runs is not applicable in the sixth inning or last inning determined by the umpire  All players must bat in sequence regardless of whether they played in the field.  Teams shall not start a new inning if the “visitor” team is batting with less than 10 minutes until next scheduled game. (Exceptions to the 10 minute rule due to extreme late starts should be directed to Greg Hughes or Mike Johnson on the field or at the discretion of the SOAR appointed umpire.)   Each player must play the field the first inning every other game.  No player may play the same position for more than 4 innings in any game. Once a pitcher is replaced on the mound, he/she cannot return to that position during the same game even if they have not yet reached the 4 inning limit. Runners may steal home on a pass ball on wild pitch but not a straight out steal.