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2018 Index to the
Little League® Rules
Introduction This index is intended to provide an easy way to locate the particular Little League® rule(s) orregulation(s) covering a specific situation. Certain rules are specific to either baseball or softball. In addition, in some situations, the samerule is numbered slightly differently in the baseball rulebook versus the softball rulebook. Finally, there are rules that are specific to the All Star Tournament, as well as relevant commentsin Make The Right Call, The Casebook of Little League. To help sort through all of this, thefollowing prefixes are used where appropriate:
In addition, the following abbreviations are used:
If you have any suggestions to improve this index, please drop me a line [email protected]. Even if you don't have any suggestions, if you find it useful I wouldappreciate hearing from you, if for no other reason than to find out where it has traveled.
Copyright © 2002-2018, Kevin D. Hunter All rights reserved.
Rev 20180501
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Prefix MeaningBB BaseballSB SoftballMTRC Make The Right CallAST All-Star Tournament
Abbrev MeaningAR Approved RulingEX ExceptionM/M Majors and MinorsI/J/S Intermediate, Juniors and SeniorsS Seniors
2018 Rule Change Summary
NOTE Little League adopted a number of changes after the rulebooks wereprinted. For the most up-to-date rules, get the e-rules from the LittleLeague Store.
Reg III(c) Eliminated the limit of eight 12-year-olds on a Major team.
Reg IV - BB "League Age" date changed to August 31.
Reg VI(d) - BB Pitchers may no longer pitch in three consecutive days.
Reg VI Note 3 All suspended games must now be resumed from the point ofsuspension.
Reg VII(a) - SRBB,SRSB
Minimum number of games in regular season reduced to 10.
Reg XIV(a) League has authority to punish unsportsmanlike conduct on and off thefield and via online or social media.
1.10 - BB New rules for legal bats.
1.10 Note 2 Pine tar is now illegal.
1.15(a) - SB Updated rule on legal colors for pitcher's glove.
1.15(c) - SB Updated to address items worn on pitcher's arms.
3.03 Regular season substitution rules changed to match tournament rules.
4.04 ApprovedRuling
For continuous batting order, all players treated as starters.
4.07 Clarifications on suspensions.
4.10(d) All suspended games must now be resumed from the point ofsuspension.
4.10(e) Additional 15-run mercy rule.
8.1(q) Clarification on requirements of pitcher's release.
8.1 NOTE Clarification on batter hit by illegal pitch.
8.02(a) and (c) - SB Updated to address items worn on pitcher's arms.
8.06(a) and (b) Reduction in number of visits to pitcher in Majors and up.
9.01(e) Clarification regarding teams stealing signs.
AST-7 Reduction in number of visits to pitcher in Majors and up.
AST-11 All suspended games must now be resumed from the point ofsuspension.
AST-12 Additional 15-run mercy rule.
At least one umpire must be
Abandoning a base
Batter runs outside
Fielder touches fair ball with
Thrown by fielder
Batter starts toward dugout
7.08(j)
Adhesive substances
7.08(k)
7.08(a).2
None available to umpire
10-run rule
Use prohibitedAdmission charge
8-foot circle rule
Metal items
AST-12
At least one required on bench
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
General
1.11(a).1-3,
SB-Reg.VI(e).4 SB-Reg.VI(a),
First base
Reg.IV(e)
Alcohol use prohibited
Age requirements
Batting out of order
Abandoning first base
Adult
AST-12
All players on roster have batted
Description of legal
Reg.IV(b)
6.05(j)
7.05(b)
9.03(a)
15-run rule
9.01(a),
7.10(d)
AST-SB-3.d,
Reg.XIV(e)
President must certify eligibility
Fielder touches pitched ball with
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
7.08(j)
12-year-oldBB-Reg.VI(j),
Minor division 5.07
7.05(a)
Home plate
Reg.V(a).NOTE
7.08(j),
1.11(b-j)
Reg.IV(a)
5.07
Reg.IV(c)
7.05(d)
5.07
Apparel (uniform)
Proof of age required
League age defined
7.10(c)
7.10
Appeal
Abandoning home plate
Reg.XIV(d)
For each regular season division
SB-7.08(a).5
9.02(b)
Tee-ball division
At end of inning
9.03(d)
4.10(e),
Reg.XI
Dimension
6.07(b)
Abandoning a base
SB-1.11(j).AR
Conflict with rules
7.10 Ball must be live
7.05(j)
3-foot lane
Fielder touches thrown ball with
7.08(k),
Cannot pitch in Minors
5-run limit per inning, Minors
Must play in Majors
4.05(b),
4.10(e),
7.10(c)
1.04
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Fair ball deflected out of play
7.10
9.02(b)
Runner overrunning or over-sliding
7.10(b)
9.02(a)
7.10
Pitcher balks while making
During dead ball
Artificial lights
Made to umpire that made call
Runner fails to touch awarded base 7.10(a)
6.08(d)
5.02
7.08(d),
7.04(a)
Not during dead ball
Unmistakable action
Balk
9.02(a)
Runner fails to touch home plate
7.10.NOTE.1
Inadvertently stepping on base
Appeal
See Lights
Fourth out
7.08(j-k),
7.10(b)
Umpire may ask for assistance4.09(a).EX.3,
BB-6.08(a).1,
Runner fails to touch base
Arm
Attempted play
Runner fails to retouch base after catch
Missed base
7.10.NOTE.1
6.08(c)
Judgment calls
6.08(b)
Arguing balls and strikes Verbal request
7.10,
On runner forced to advance
BB-8.01(f)
9.02(b)
5.09(a),
7.10
Runner misses base
Umpire's decision7.10.NOTE.2
7.10
5.02
7.10(d)7.08(k),
Batter hit by pitch
7.10
7.10.NOTE.2
7.10.NOTE.2
Award
SB-6.08(a)
Runner starts toward dugout
7.05(f)
Improper batter
7.10(d)
Run(s) do not score if...
Not considered a play
Balk considered a play
On runner missing base7.12
6.09(e-f),
7.04.NOTE
7.12
Defensive team errs while making
9.02(c)
Catcher's interference
Appeal must be made before
Defense may take one that gives it best advantage (Cont'd)
6.07(b)
Must be made before next play
4.09(a).EX.3,
Ambidextrous Pitcher
7.10(c)
Fair ball touches runner or umpire before passes fielder
7.10(b)
7.10
Must be made before defense leaves fair territory
6.07(b).NOTE, 7.08(d),
7.10.NOTE.2
Batted ball leaves playing area
Third out
7.10.NOTE.1
Base on balls
Error during
6.09(h)
7.12
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4.06(3)
Injured player
Squeeze play
Batter steps out
6.09(d)
Caused by manager, coach or player
Interferes with batter
BB-8.01(d)
7.05(e)
Tee-ball, only one base on overthrow
SB-7.04(d),
Fielder throws glove
7.05(h)
1.04
During appeal
To batter on wild pitch
BB-6.08(a).2
Award
Runners forced to advance
Home run
Pitch lodges in equipment
SB-8.01.PENALTY,
Neither ball nor strike
7.04(a)
7.06(a-b)
Backstop
Intentional base on balls
4.03,
4.06,
6.09(d)
Counts for pitch count purposes
Obstruction
BB-8.05(b)
6.05(m),
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
2.00 BALK
Pitch touches batter
No penalty
BB-6.08(a).2
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Throw goes out of play
BB-8.05.AR
6.06(c)
(Cont'd)
Fair ball leaves field
5.09(a)
7.05(c),
Illegal pitch
Not in catcher's box
Must be runners on base to call
Leaves catcher's box
4.06(3)
Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls)
Fielder falls into stands or dugout
Runner fails to touch awarded base
BB-8.05(k)
Pitch goes out of play
Award
Awards (trophies)
7.05(i)
Catcher
Ignored if batter and runners advance
7.07
5.10(c).1
Four bases
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Backswing hits catcher
Pitch lodges in umpire's mask
7.04(b)
7.05.NOTE.2
Two bases if fence less than 165/250 feet SB-8.05.PENALTY
7.10.NOTE.25.09(c),
7.05(g)
Dead ball
7.05(g)
Pitch touches runner trying to score
7.04(a)
Intentional walk
BB-5.09(h)
7.07
5.09(g)
Reg.XII7.05.NOTE.1
7.04.NOTE,
Feint to second or third
7.05(a)
Balk
Distance to Throw hits slanting part
BB-8.05.PENALTY
4.03(a), BB-8.05(k)
7.08(c).AR.1
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SB-8.01(u)
With bases unoccupied
(Cont'd)
3.01(d)
Feints pitch off plate
BB-8.02(a).5,
Not in contact with plate
BB-8.01(d)
On or astride plate without ball
BB-8.01(b)
Fails to step directly toward base
BB-8.01(d)
AST-1
BB-8.05(d)
BB-8.05.AR
BB-8.05(i)
Legal
BB-8.05(h)
Runner fails to touch awarded base
Hidden ball trick
Markings
Does not step when throwing to base
BB-8.05(f)
BB-8.01(d),
Offense causes 4.06(3)
(Cont'd)
Does not stop in set position
Dropped by pitcher
1.09
SB-8.02(a).1
Not called in Majors and below
1.09,
7.05(f-h) 7.05(a), Leaves playing field
Damaged
Play follows
Pitcher
Discolored
Throws to unoccupied base
3.01(e)
Fails to deliver ball
BB-8.05(b)
BB-8.05(g)
Pitcher defaces
6.09(d-h),
Does not step off with pivot footBB-8.01(c)
AST-1
Foreign substance on
BB-8.05,
Ball (equipment)
BB-8.01(c) Snap throws
BB-8.05(d)
3.02
BB-8.05(e)
BB-8.05(i)
SB-8.02(a).3
No penalty
Removes hand from ball without pitching (I/J/S)
BB-8.05(c)
1.09,
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
2.00 BALK
Feints to first base
Leaves playing area
Dimensions
Drops ball
BB-8.05(l)
3.02
3.02
Feints to unoccupied base
AST-1
BB-8.05(a)
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Does stop in set position
BB-8.05(j),BB-8.02(a).2,
1.09,
Quick Pitch
Color
Makes pitching motion not in contact with plate
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
Quick Pitch
3.01(e).2
3.01(e).1
BB-8.05(i)
Intentionally damaged by player
BB-8.05(m)
BB-8.05(i)
Defaced
BB-8.01(a-b)
Penalty
Delays game
League must have additional available
Does not face batter
Balk
BB-8.05.PENALTY
At least two alternate
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2.00 BALL
Rolls against dropped bat
2.00 BALL
Base
Quick Pitch with bases unoccupied
1.06
6.08(b).NOTE SB-6.08(a)
BB-8.02(a).3
BB-8.02(a).2,
Pitcher delays game
SB-8.01(f)
Pitch touches ground
6.05(g)
Base tagged before runner reaching
Unfit for use
BB-2.00 BUNT.AR
All are in fair territory
1.06
Pitcher requests replacement
7.151.06
Pitcher expectorates on ball
First, double
Ball (pitch)
Pitch bounces through strike zone
1.06.NOTE.1
2.00 IN FLIGHT
BB-8.02(a).4
9.04(a).1
Breaks loose from its position
Pitcher defaces ball
Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball Pitcher brings hand to mouth
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
BB-8.01(d),
Marked by white canvas or rubber covered bags Location
Pitch touches ground and bounces through strike zone
3.01(c)
Ball (equipment)
SB-8.01(u)
1.06.NOTE.2
7.08(c).AR.2,
BB-8.05(e)
SB-8.02(a).1
First base completely within infield
1.06.NOTE.1,
Umpire-in-chief calls
Double first base permissible at all levels
Balk neither ball nor strike
Delay of game
Pitcher must present in front of bodyBB-8.01(d),
Ball outside strike zone while in bunt stance
Dropped ball
BB-8.04
(Cont'd)
BB-8.04
Rosin may not be applied to
7.10(b)
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Missed by runner
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
Touched by bat second time
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
Dimensions
Pitcher rubs ball on glove, person or clothing
6.05(g)
BB-8.01(d)
Batter does not attempt to avoid being hit by pitch Batter hit by bounced pitch
Spitball
BB-6.08(a).1,
Pitcher drops while on pitcher's plate
BB-8.02(a).3
3.01(e).3
Base on balls awarded after four
7.08(c).AR.3
BB-8.02(a).6
1.06
2.00 BALL
SB-8.02(a).1
7.08(e)
BB-8.02(a).4
Pitcher rubs on glove, person or clothing
Umpire is sole judge of fitness
BB-8.02(a).5
Slips from pitcher's hand
3.01(e).2
Dislodged during play
Ball (penalty)
SB-8.01(u) BB-8.05(j),
BB-8.02(a).1
SB-8.07(a)
Pitcher spits on ball
BB-8.05(j),
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Box dimensions
7.09(i)
Runner acquires
Must remain in coaches' box
5.08 AST-3.b
4.05(d)
7.09(h-i)
7.08(e)
Altered bat
Runner leaves early
Pitcher throws to unoccupied
Leaves box to draw a throw
(Cont'd)
7.04.NOTE
6.06(d),
Runner must touch in order
4.05(a)
7.09(d)
Runner must retouch in reverse order
Must be eligible players in uniform or adult
1.06
Base coach
4.05
7.01
BB-8.05(c)
4.05(c)
BB-8.05(d)
4.05(c).AR
7.08(c).AR.1
Batting helmet required for players
7.10(c)
Unoccupied, pitcher throws to
7.03
Shall talk to own teammates only
Runner may not return to previous
Shall not leave dugout until
Must disengage its anchor
Unoccupied, pitcher feints to
7.02
BB-8.05(d)
4.05(a)
Size
Runner fails to touch
7.09(h)
Two runners occupying
4.05(b)
SB-8.04(b)
Batting helmet optional for adults
Position
BB-8.05(d)
Accidentally touched by throw
Remove from box
7.08(k),
Runner overruns or over-slides first base
7.01 Runner loses right to
1.04
1.06
Assists runner
Preceding runner entitled to
Interferes with thrown ball
7.08(c).EX,
Must be player in uniform or adult
Pitcher fails to step directly toward when throwing
7.03
May not change boxes during inning Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times
AST-3.b Confuses defense
7.08(j),
Illegal bat
Runner fails to touch home plate
Pitcher feints to unoccupied
1.16
4.05
Third base completely within infield 1.06
1.16
7.08(c)
League may use two adult base coaches
6.06(d),
Runner tagged before reaching base
2.00 BASE COACH
Base
7.10(d)
7.02
Runner overruns or over-slides first base (base on balls)
Offensive team gathers around
BB-8.05(d)
Interference5.08
7.01
4.05(a)
Runner tagged while off
7.09(d)
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(Cont'd)
1.10
SB-8.03(c)
7.05(i) No pitch required
Certification marks
Intentional, catcher leaves box during
Bat ring
Adhesive substances
1.10
4.09(b)
6.06(d),
2.00 FOUL BALL
Dimensions
4.05(c)
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
Belongs to runner6.05(j)
Baseball
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL BAT
2.00 BASE ON BALLS
BB-1.10.NOTE.5
BB-6.08(a).2
BB-1.10.NOTE.1
1.10.AR
Penalty
BB-6.08(a).1, Use of illegal pitch for
Base coach
Must be removed
Hits tee in tee-ball
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
Layout
4.05(a)
1.10,
Illegal
4.03(a),
Blocked by fielder
Runner abandons
1.10,
7.08(a).1
Pitch lodges in umpire's mask
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
BB-6.08(a).1,
Dimensions
7.06(a-b)
1.10
Adhesive substances Definition
Forces in winning run
Two required
BB-1.10.NOTE.4, SB-1.10.NOTE.3
BB-1.10.NOTE.5
BPF marking
Penalty
To batter
Composite prohibited
Definition
SB-1.10
2-3/4 diameter bats prohibited
Runner runs out of to avoid tag
Dropped in fair territory
SB-6.08(a)
6.06(d),
Altered
Grip required for non-wood6.05(g)
Colored bats acceptable
SB-6.08(a)
Bat
Batter-runner must be in running lane
Base coach must remain in
Baseline
7.08(a).2
BB-8.05(k)BB-6.08(a).2,
Base coach's box
4.05 Uniform required
1.10
AST-6
1.04
7.06(b).NOTE.2
AST-3.b
Base on balls
Intentional
Must be removed
See Ball (equipment)
AST-3.b
8.02(b)
BBCOR marking BB-1.10
1.04
Tournament
Ball is alive and in play
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Bat-boys, bat-girls prohibited
6.09(e-g),
Distracted by fielder
Bat touches ball second time
AST-3.a
AST-3.b
Awarded first base
Hit by pitch
Completes time at bat
Touched by catcher during pitch
BB-1.10
Not entitling to award
7.07,
1.10
Batting out of order
6.08(b-d),
Bat ring
Dead ball
Awarded three bases
2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT,
BB-6.08(a).1,
AST-3.b
Both feet inside batter's box
BB-1.10.NOTE.4,
6.03
Touches ball second time6.08(c),
No attempt to avoid
6.08(b).1
6.09
Legal
6.05(g)
SB-6.08(a)
6.05(g)
Thrown, interferes with defense
7.04(c),
Awarded two bases
6.08(b)
7.05(b-c)
Pine tar
Changes batter's boxes when pitcher is ready
3.17,
SB-1.10
Awarded four bases
Ejected
USABat marking
Illegal bat
Catcher's interference
Bunts foul on third strike
Reg.XIV(b)
7.07
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
BB-6.08(a).1,
7.05(i),
6.05(g).AR
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
5.06,
4.06(4)
SB-1.10.NOTE.2
6.05(c)
Tee-ball
7.077.07
SB-1.10.NOTE.3
6.08(b).AR
Base on balls
6.08(b).AR
6.08(c),
Delays game
Fair ball touches
Bat Performance Factor (BPF)
Enters dead ball territory on dropped third strike
7.05(a)
Altered bat
Illegal
6.05(f)
Becomes a runner
Bat
BB-1.10
6.04,
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
Becomes runner
6.07(a-c)
Catcher interferes with
7.05.NOTE.1
6.05(b).AR
Pine tar
(Cont'd) (Cont'd)
7.05(j)
Batter
6.05(b).AR
5.09(a),6.08(b).2
7.05(d-g)
Awarded one base
Enters dugout on dropped third strike
BB-1.10.NOTE.3,
6.04
Pitch is in strike zone
6.02(c),
Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR)
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
Painted wooden bats prohibited
SB-6.08(a)
1.10
Awarded first base
6.06(b)
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Interferes with catcher
7.09(f)
AST-3.a
Must keep foot in batter's box
2.00 BALL,
Hits ball over fence
6.08(b).2
7.08(c).EX,
AST-3.b
6.06(c).36.02(c),
AST-3.b
See Batting out of order, Improper batter
4.09(a).EX.1
7.08(j),
6.05(c)
(Cont'd)
7.09(b)
6.05(b)
BB-8.02(c)7.08(c).AR.1
Bunted foul on third strike
On caught third strike (I/J/S/Majors)
First base tagged
Tagged before reaching first
1.08
Hits pitch that bounces
7.09(e)
Hit by pitch
6.05(k)6.05(b)
6.06(a) 2.00 IN FLIGHT
Out when enters dugout
Illegal bat
7.09(a)
6.06(d),
BB-6.08(a).2
For preceding runner's interference
Hit by pitch that bounces
6.06(c).2,
Improper batter
6.02(c),
For runner's interference
6.05(i)
When infield fly declared
6.05(l)
During squeeze play
5.09(d),
7.09(c)
Legal position
Intentional interference with double play
6.05(h),
Out of batter's box Out before reaching first base
6.07(b).1
6.09(b)
In box when third out is made
Leaves batter's box
On any third strike (Minors)
6.05(g)
Improper
Intentional base on balls
2.00 IN FLIGHT
2.00 ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL,
Interferes after being put out
Must attempt to avoid being hit by pitch
6.06(d),
Pitcher intentionally pitches at
BB-6.08(a).2
2.00 STRIKE
2.00 BALL,
6.03,
6.03
6.01(b).NOTE
Hits ball second time
Overrunning or over-sliding first base
AST-3.a
Intentional walk
Out
Hits ball with foot out of batter's box
6.05(d)
6.05(e)
6.05(i)
Altered bat
7.08(g),
Batter
Infielder intentionally drops fly ball
Interferes with play at plate
Offers at pitch
6.05(a)
5.03
6.09(d)
6.06(a)
7.10(c)
On dropped third strike
On-deck prohibited in Majors and below
6.05(m)
Must vacate home plate
6.06(c),
Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls)
7.09(g)
Intentionally deflects foul ball
When fly ball caught
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6.02(b).PENALTY
Wild pitch3.08(a).2
1.16
1.16
6.02(b).PENALTY
Third strike not caught
6.05(b).AR
Batting glove
Batter changes while pitcher is ready
7.08(j)
Pitcher must pitch to at least one
Batter/Runner
3.05(a-b)
2.00 IN FLIGHT
Batter shall have both feet inside
7.05.NOTE.1
6.03
(Cont'd)
3.08(a).2
6.06(c).1
Pitcher pitches
1.16
Shall take position in batter's box
AST-3.a
Runs outside running lane
Batter steps out
Batting helmetBB-1.15(b),
Batter
Interferes with catcher
Starting pitcher must pitch to at least one
3.08(a).2
4.06(3)
6.02(a)
Pitcher pitches
Takes position in batter's box
3.05(a)
Touched by fair ball
2.00 BALL,
Pitcher balks
6.09(b)
4.06(3)
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
Shall not leave batter's box
6.05(g).AR
3.08(a).2
Mirror-like
Replacement pitcher must pitch to at least one
Batters must wear
Unannounced substitution
6.02(b)
See Batter
Thrown bat interferes with defense
Defensive players may wear
Lines are part of
6.02(c),
Plate umpire makes all decisions on
Pitcher
1.16
Interferes with catcher
Batter must keep foot in
Batter's box6.06(b)
Substitute, unannounced
1.16
3.05(b)
Pitcher balks
1.16 Base coaches must wear (children)
Throw to home plate
Starts toward bench
Batter takes position in
9.04(a).3
May not be painted or have tape or stickers
6.06(c).3
1.16
Swings at pitch that bounces
6.05(f)
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
6.01(b).NOTE
Starts for bench on dropped third strike
6.05(j)
Steps out of batter's box
SB-1.15(d)
Must meet NOCSAE standards
Base coaches may wear (adults)
Batting Donut, use prohibited
6.06(c).1
Third out made on runner
6.03.AR
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6.07(a)
6.07.NOTE
6.07(b)
Umpire's copy is the official one
6.07(b).2
Umpire is in charge of game once home team lineup received
4.01(a-c)
Batting order
6.07.NOTE
6.07(b).NOTE
On error
6.07(b)
Runner advances
Penalty
6.01(a-b)
Each player shall bat in his/her position
Shall be followed, except for substitutions
Plate umpire informs official scorer
Umpire shall not call attention to
Proper batter called out
6.07(b).2
Multiple substitution
1.16.AR
Scorekeeper shall not call attention to
Illegal pitch
Player bats out of order
6.07(b)
On illegal pitch6.07(b).NOTE
(Cont'd)
6.07(b).NOTE On wild pitch
6.07(b).NOTE
Detected after at-bat completed
Continuous
4.01(c)
On hit
Non-glare
Players arriving late may be added to
All players in batting order
Passed ball
6.07(b)
6.01(a)
BB-1.10
4.04
4.04
6.07(b)
2.00 BATTING ORDER
6.07(b).2
4.01(d)
Detected after next batter pitched to
No penalty in Tee-ball
Shall be exchanged at plate meeting
On balk
Unannounced substitution
6.07(a-c)
Pitch thrown to next batter
1.16
3.03.NOTE.2
6.07(b) Stolen base
BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution)
On passed ball
Player removes
6.07(c)
6.07.NOTE
On stolen base
6.07(c)
4.01
1.16
Runners must wear
On-deck batter must wear (I/J/S)
6.07(c)
Players order of appearance4.01(a-c)
6.07(b).NOTE
1.16
Detected before at-bat completed
4.04
At-bat legalized
Proper sequence for exchanging
Batting helmet
Players arriving late may be added
Batting out of order
Wild pitch
On base on balls
6.07(b).1
3.08(a).2
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Catch
3.17
Used to touch pitched
AST-16
Fielder touches pitched ball with
4.05(b),
Thrown by fielder
Umpire suspends play
3.10(b) Mandatory 30 minute wait
7.04(b)
2.00 CATCH
Used to touch throw
7.08(j-k),
1.11(k)
Fencing required
4.11(c).NOTE
Runner starts toward
Used in catch
Not an infield fly
9.01(e),
Bench
Cannot use cap, protector, pocket or uniform
7.05(j)
Casts prohibited on field
7.05(b)
Pitch intentionally met
AST-13
3.17
Must be called a strike if bat is not removed from zone
SB-1.10
Not more than two coaches allowed
4.10,
9.01(e),
2.00 CATCH
7.05(a)
Minimum distance from baselines
Reg.XIV(d)
1.11(i)
Only eligible players, managers and coaches permitted on
Before becomes regulation
AST-16
4.10(c-d)
Bunt
Worn by managers and coaches
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Buttons
7.05(d)
Player leaves during altercation
BPF (Bat Performance Factor)
Fielder touches thrown ball with
7.05(j)
Positions
1.08
2.00 BUNT
1.08
Fielder falls into
Used to touch batted ball
Batter starts toward
BB-2.00 BUNT.AR
7.05(b)
7.08(j)
Cap
2.00 CATCH
2.00 CATCH
4.08
4.11(d)
Definition
4.10(a),
Called game
7.10(d)
9.01(e),
Ball dropped in act of making a throw
6.05(c)
Coach leaves during altercation
Foul on third strike
7.05(d)
See Uniform
Home team takes lead
At least one adult required on
Occupants show violent disapproval of umpire's call
4.08
AST-16
1.08
Inactive players must be on Manager leaves during altercation
Not a strike if batter does not attempt contact
3.17
Regulation
4.10(d)
Shortened by weather, light failure, etc.
2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT,
Umpire may clear bench
SB-2.00 BUNT
Fielder touches fair ball with
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Fielder falls into stands or dugout after
BB-Reg.VI(a)
7.07
5.10(f)
7.07
Catcher outside
Considered infielder for infield fly
1.04
7.09(a)
Cup required
2.00 CATCH
Intentional release
5.10(f)
4.03(a), May wear first baseman's or fielder's glove
Player falls into stands after catch
Shin guards required
Runners may leave base when ball first touched
Player falls over fence after catch
6.06(c).2,
2.00 CATCH
4.03(a),
Shall be in catcher's box
5.09(b)
1.12
Cannot pitch after catching four or more innings
Glove
Infielder intentionally drops
2.00 CATCH
BB-6.08(c).AR.2
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Catcher
2.00 CATCH
Must be in position to receive pitch
Batter interferes with Blocks plate illegally
BB-Reg.VI(c)
Not a catch if
Pitcher cannot play after pitching 41 pitches
Involving more than one fielder
BB-8.05(k)
Runner fails to retouch base after catch
In position, defined
7.08(d),2.00 CATCH,
5.10(f)
1.17
Skullcap prohibited Throat guard required
2.00 OBSTRUCTION,
Player steps into dead ball territory after catch
2.00 CATCH
Chest protector required
Catcher's box
1.17
SB-8.01(i).AR
2.00 CATCH
SB-8.04(c)
SB-1.12
Cap, pocket or uniform used
Interferes during squeeze play
7.10(a)
4.03(a),
Player drops ball following collision
SB-8.04(c)
Dimensions
Balk
Outside catcher's box
Umpire interferes with catcher's throw
Runners may advance when ball first touched
Voluntary release
7.06(a)
Leaves box during intentional base on balls
1.17
Ball touches offensive player or umpire
1.174.03(a),
5.09(g)
7.04(c),
6.06(c),
BB-8.05(k) Ball lodges in equipment
BB-8.05(k)
Interferes with batter Interferes with batter before pitch
1.17
7.08(d).NOTE
Catcher shall be in
BB-8.05(k)
6.05(k)
SB-8.01(i)
AST-BB-4(d).NOTE,
Helmet required
1.12
Catch
1.17
Mitt
(Cont'd)
6.08(c),
7.04(b)
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2.00 COACH
Reg.XIII
4.05(b)
Reg.XIV(d)
Cellular phones
Color
Assumes responsibilities of manager
4.07
2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT, 3.17
Must have NOCSAE stamp
AST-16
Distracts batter
Causes illegal pitch or balk
Cleats
At least one adult required1.11(k)
May not warm up pitcher
Youths
4.06(4)
1.17.AR
May be on field in Minors and Tee-ball
Commercialization
Unsportsmanlike conduct
3.17
Incites spectators
4.06(2)
3.09,
5.10(g)
9.02(a)
Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game
May not be painted or have stickers
Defensive
4.06(2)
4.07
Coach
1.17
Hockey-style requires throat guard
4.07
4.07
3.09
9.01(e), Leaves position during altercation
Derogatory language
Skullcap prohibited
Shall not address/mingle with spectators
Pitcher's glove
1.17.AR
Concussions
Ejected, pre-game and post-game
Reg.XI
Reg.XIV(a)3.09
2.00 MANAGER
Ejected, suspended for at least next game
2.00 COACH
Reg.XIV(f)
Casts prohibited on field
1.12
5.10(d)
1.15(a)
Charge, admission
4.06(3)
See Shoe
Reg.XIV(a)Conduct, unsportsmanlike
Manager requests "Time" for
Catcher's helmet
Cigarettes prohibited
1.17
Catcher's mitt
Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators
1.17
See Catcher's helmet6.08(c)
Conference
Hockey-style permitted
Catcher's mask
Reg.XIV(e)
Ejection
Shall not object to judgment call
Reg.III(d).NOTE.3
Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times
4.06(1)
Not more than two allowed
Shall not sit in stands
Must have dangling throat guard
8.06
Ejected, must leave field
1.17
Catcher's interference
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Balk
Dead ball
Innings per, Pitcher
3.04
5.09(f)
SB-2.00 CROW HOP,
Darkness
Batter hit by pitch
Light failure
Intentional interference with double play
Catcher interferes with batter
Ball becomes dead when...
Fair ball touches two runners
5.09(a-h)
2.00 INTERFERENCE,
9.04(c)
7.09(b)
Darkness
5.10(c)
2.00 STRIKE
Crow hop
Allowed at all levels
7.08(f).NOTE.2
Courtesy runner prohibited
5.10(a)
4.14
4.12
Conference
5.09(a),
Injury to player
Bunted foul on third strike
SB-8.01(r)
Day
Catcher outside catcher's box
5.10(g)
7.07
Foul ball not caught
BB-8.05,
6.08(b),
5.09(e)
Makes further play impossible
Batter hits ball with foot out of box6.05(h),
5.02
3.16
Reg.X(a)
3.15,
Pitcher, innings perSB-Reg.VI(b)
Continuous batting order
5.09(c),
Conflicting decisions by umpire
Illegal pitch
4.04
Causes game to be suspended
6.05(g)
7.09(f-g)
Curfew
(Cont'd)
5.02
SB-8.04(c)
Awards during
SB-Reg.VI(b)
No appeals during
Injury to umpire
7.10(b)
No appeal during
5.10(a)
7.09.PENALTY
Ejection
Only one offensive conference per inning
5.09(c),
Bat touches ball second time
Infielder intentionally drops fly ball BB-8.05.PENALTY
6.05(k)
Fair ball touches runner or umpire
5.10(c)
Manager requests "Time" for conference
5.02
Required at Minor level and below
5.09(d)
Appeal not allowed during
5.10(d)
4.04
5.10(b)
Fan interference
7.10,
No bases to be run
Interference
4.04
6.08(b).AR
Umpire to order lights on
BB-8.05.PENALTY
5.10(d)
Batter intentionally deflects foul ball
Free substitution if using
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6.02(c),
BB-5.09(h)
Pitcher throws to other fielders
BB-5.09(h)
Must appeal before leaving fair territory
7.08(i)
Umpire calls "Time"
Pitch touches batter
AST-3.a
SB-8.04(a)
Weather
Squeeze play 7.07,
AST-SB-3.d,
Pitch lodges in equipment
5.10(a)
7.09(h)
May take appeal that gives it best advantage
No runner may be put out
5.11 SB-7.13
SB-8.01(v)
3.12,
Runner may not retouch missed base
Throw hits slanting part of backstop
2.00 STRIKE,
Runner leaves base early
5.10(h)
5.10(f)
Errs during appeal
Pitcher delivers during
Umpire orders person off field
Pitch touches runner trying to score
Umpire shall call time only for reasons listed
Balk during throw to base
Team delays game
Obstruction
Umpire consults with manager
5.09(g)
7.08(f) Spectator interference
SB-7.08(a).5,
Obstruction
Pitcher must be on plate to resume play
Pitch goes out of play
BB-8.05(h),
Umpire interferes with catcher's throw
Player falls into stands
7.05(g)
7.02
7.06(a)
Runner assisted by base coach
(Cont'd)
Delayed dead ball
7.10.NOTE.1
Resuming play
SB-8.04(b)
7.10.NOTE.1
Any other player(s) may be included in visit to pitcherAST-7
Batter leaves batters box
8.06(d)
5.10(g)
7.10
Runner may go directly back to original base7.10(b).AR.2
Runner touched by fair ball
4.15(6)
5.10(e)
5.11
1.16
7.05(h)
Defensive team
5.10
6.05(m)
7.06(b)
5.09(a)
5.02,
3.16
Protective helmets
7.05(g)
Pitch touches runner in strike zone
5.09(b)
Runner makes travesty of game
BB-8.05.AR
5.02
8.02(b)
Any player may be included in visit to pitcher
Delay of game
Pitcher
Throw goes out of play
Runner leaves early
5.10(e) Umpire examines ball
Defense
Dead ball
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Hands must be dropped
Distance
SB-Reg.VI(e).3 Runner off base touched by infield fly
Donut, batting
1.14 First baseman's mitt Catcher's mitt Catcher's box
Force
1.10
7.09(g)
Base1.04
Dropped ball
Reverse
Set position
7.15
1.04
Definition
AST-1
Batter intentionally interferes with
1.12
AST-1
Substitution
BB-8.01(a)
Declared at start of game
Ball
SR-3.03(a)
Preceding runner interferes
Double play
AST-10(h)
Re-entry Player not in batting order SR-3.03(b)
1.04
Base coach's box
1.12,
SR-3.03(c)
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
2.00 DROPPED BALL
6.05(b).AR
1.09,
SB-8.07(a)
SR-3.03(c)
To backstop
Bat
1.04
Runner intentionally interferes with
Dropped third strike
7.08(f).NOTE.1
2.00 DOUBLE PLAY
1.09,
1.04
Softball
To outfield fence
Batter enters dead ball territory
BB-8.01
Double first base
Batter enters dugout
During All-Star Tournament
Reg.VII(d),
Dimensions
3.11,
2.00 DOUBLE PLAY
Disengaging from pitcher's plate
4.13,
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
Of field
Penalty
1.13,
6.05(l)
Windup position
SR-3.03(a),
Use prohibited
Doubleheaders
Definition
Designated hitter
2.00 DOUBLE PLAY
Glove
Pitcher's plate
AST-1
Applies before and during delivery
1.06
1.09,
1.13
Home plate
Baseball
7.09(f)
6.05(b).AR
BB-8.01(b)
SB-8.07(a)
1.05
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Officials to take steps to avoid protests
(Cont'd)
6.06(d),
Player ejected not eligible for re-entry
Derogatory language Delay of game
AST-BB-3.3,
M/M
3.03.NOTE.3,
During play
AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f
Eight-foot circle rule
AST-SB-3.f
AST-10(a)
When batter is out (I/J/S/Majors)
Out-of-boundary Pitcher
Report to league
6.05(b).AR
BB-8.02(a).5,
SB-Reg.VI(e).3
Intentional illegal pitch
Altered bat
SB-Reg.VI(e).3 I/J/S
Eligibility
SB-7.08(a).5
Individual may not participate in pre-game or post-game
AST-10(a)
4.07
4.07
Batter out (Minors)
9.01(d),
9.05(c)
9.01(d),
4.06,
Pitcher, in doubleheader
8.02(b)
Reg.IV(f)
Individual must leave field
9.03(d).4,
Inducing balk
Individual may not be present at facility for next game
Team cannot field nine players
AST-3.b
Unsportsmanlike conduct
9.01(d),
SB-8.02(a).3
9.01(d),
Penalty
9.05(a-b)
5.10(g)
Pitch lodges in umpire's mask
Pitcher, after forfeit
Effective at end of play
3.02
DugoutReg.XIV(e)
AST-SB-3.f
BB-Reg.VI(a),
4.17,
Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter
AST-SB-3.f
Reg.IV(h)
AST-3.b
Language
Dead ball9.02(a)
4.08,
BB-8.02(c)
Arguing balls and strikes
See Bench
Less than nine eligible players remaining
Majors and up must attend tryouts
4.06
6.05(b)
Individual must appear before board
Illegal bat
AST-BB-3.3,
Individual suspended for at least next game
AST-BB-3.3,
6.06(d),
Pitcher defaces ball
7.05(i)
3.03.NOTE.3,
Ejection
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
Dropped third strike
4.07
Batter starts for bench
When batter may run
4.17,
9.05(c)
4.07
Intentional damage to ball
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
4.06(2)
9.05(b),
AST-SB-3.d,
8.02(b)
6.05(b)
4.16
E-Cigarettes prohibited
SB-Reg.VI(b),
4.19.NOTE.2
6.09(b)
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AST-A
7.05(d)
Fair ball
9.01(a).NOTE
6.07(b)
1.14
1.171.17
Reg.IV(j)
1.17
1.17
Glove, fielder's
Cellular phones
4.11(e),
Umpire should inspect
BB-7.13(b)
Catcher's helmet
(Cont'd)
1.13
Thrown ball touched with detached
Dangling throat guard recommended for umpire
4.19(a),
Fielder touches fair ball with detached Fielder touches pitched ball with detached
9.01(a).NOTE
Foul infield fly bounces fair
BB-8.01(d),
1.15(b)
1.12
6.09(a)
First baseman's mitt
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Glove
2.00 DOUBLE PLAY
Offensive team to remove all from field
Fielder throws glove
Electronic, use restricted
Chest protector
During double play
2.00 FAIR BALL
President must certify
Equipment
4.10(b)
Required for umpire
1.12
Batting helmet
7.05(c)
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
Error
Glove, pitcher's
Pitcher, in suspended games
Glove, catcher's
7.05(j)
Fielder deflects ball out of play
Walkie-talkies
Throat guard
6.09(g)
During appeal
6.05(g)
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,
AST-10(a)3.03.NOTE.3, SB-Reg.VI(e).1,
Reg.IV(c)
3.17
3.01(a)
5.09(f).NOTE
When runner leaves early
Fielder deflects home run
4.17,
7.05(b)
Requests for waivers
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Shin guards
7.10
Not basis for protest
3.17
SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Player ejected not eligible for re-entry
Depends on ball position, not foot position
Extra innings
7.05(a)
1.16
4.12,
Catcher's mitt
1.15(a)
Pitcher's
Deflected by infielder
While improper batter at bat
Bat touches second time Batter hits
BB-8.02(a).1, Following balk or illegal pitch
3.14
Eligibility
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6.09(d-f),
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
Skinned
5.09(d)
6.09(c)
Batter drops bat in
Fair ball sticks in
Fair territory
3.16
Players must start in
6.05(f)
3.10(a)
1.04, 2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
Lines are part of batter's box
On field
Touches umpire after passing fielder
Managers shall agree on fitness before game
7.05(f)
Game coordinator shall not call game for at least 30 minutes
9.01(f)
7.05(f)
SB-1.07.NOTE
Bench must be protected by
Running lane
Manager, coach or player incites
1.08
9.04(a).2
6.03.AR
2.00 FAIR BALL7.05(b)
1.04
1.04
6.05(g)
4.03
Fair ball goes under
Offensive team to remove all equipment
4.03(c)
Touches base
Reg.XIV(b)
2.00 INTERFERENCE,
Game coordinator judge of fitness after game begins
Definition
3.10(b)
Reg.XIII
Fans
Home plate is in...
Plate umpire calls
Hit with foot out of box
7.05(f)
Leaves playing area
7.05(f)
Fence
See Obstruction
Player may stand anywhere in
1.04
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
Fake tag
(Cont'd)
Field
7.09(k)
Foul lines are in...
6.09(f-g)
6.09(d)
6.09(c)
Touches umpire before passing fielder
Touches runner after passing fielder
5.09(f)
6.05(j)
9.03(d).5
Touches batter
Fair ball passes through
Fair ball
9.03(d).5
Interference
Touches runner before passing fielder
1.04
Sticks in fence
6.08(d)
Fees
Dimensions
Umpire shall not call game for at least 30 minutes
Hit over fence
6.08(d),
7.05(a),
Layout
Recommended orientation
Touched with detached equipment
Touches runner or umpire
4.06(1)
All bases are in...
3.14 Persons permitted on
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7.08(j),
Intentionally drops fly ball
Umpire sole judge of fitness after game begins
6.05(i)
Batter is out when caught
Unannounced substitution
Touches pitched ball with detached equipment
5.07
Into umpire or runner
7.05(a),
In act of fielding thrown ball
Bounding ball, over fence
7.15
Fly ball, with thrown equipment
First baseman1.13
7.05(c),
Reg.XIV(e)
Deflected out of play
Five run limit per inning, Minors
6.05(k).AR
(Cont'd)
7.10(c)
Throws glove, cap, etc.
1.06
3.10(b)
Double
Fifteen-run rule
Fly ball
Batter out if tagged before
Overrunning
6.09(g)
7.05(a)
7.10(c)
Duties
Runner overrunning or over-sliding
7.05(f)
Pitcher feints to
3.08(a).3
4.10(e),
Field umpire
Distracts batter Deflects fly ball over fence
2.00 OBSTRUCTION
1.06.NOTE.2
7.05(g)
Glove
Substitute, unannounced
6.09(h)
Runner overrunning or over-sliding (base on balls)
Batter outside running lane
Field
9.04(b)
Touches thrown ball with detached equipment
Fielder
6.09(c)
BB-8.05(b)
7.05(a)
1.13
Completely within infield
7.08(j),
7.05(b)
Double first base permissible at all levels
7.08(c).EX,7.08(c).AR.1
7.08(j),
4.06(4)
AST-12
6.09(h)
1.14
6.05(j)
Throws ball out of play
Over-sliding
Glove
6.05(a)
Firearms prohibited
6.05(k)
First base
May allow ball to fall untouched
7.05(d)
7.10(c)
Fielder deflects possible home run
Touches fair ball with detached equipment
Must disengage its anchor
3.08(a).3
3.15 Unauthorized persons on
Fly ball, over fence
1.06
7.05(e)
Deflects ball
Mitt
7.05(j)
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6.05(d),
Pitcher lifts foot off pitcher's plate
Score of
Fielder may allow to fall untouched
7.08(e)
5.10(f)
Tournament rules
SB-8.01(s)SB-8.01(r)
Infield fly
Player falls into stands after catch
AST-3.a
4.09(a).EX.2
SB-8.01(h)
Team refuses to resume play within one minute
Player steps into dead ball territory after catch7.08(d),
(Cont'd)
Batter is out on caught foul fly
SB-8.01(s)
2.00 STRIKE
4.18
To end game
Bunted on third strike
2.00 INFIELD FLY,
Appeal, third out on
Team willfully and persistently violates rules
2.00 FORFEITED GAME
Foot
Fielder falls into stands or dugout after catch
7.10(a)
AST-5
Base tagged
6.03
7.04(b)
Re-instated if runner retreats across base
Pitcher may drag foot off pitcher's plate
6.05(k).AR
4.09(b)
4.15(2) Team refuses to continue play
Not on pitcher's plate
4.15(5)
4.15(4)
Batter intentionally deflects
Fly ball
Runner may advance when ball first touched
6.05(k)
4.15(1)
SB-8.01(b)
Team delays game
2.00 CATCH,
7.08(e)
7.08(f).NOTE.1
Lifts off ground
Batter must keep in batter's box
7.08(e)
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
Umpire to file written report
6.02(c),
7.01
Removed if following runner out7.08(e)
Pitcher must have both feet on ground
6.05(c)
5.10(f)
Team refuses to remove player from game
Removed when runner touches base
7.08(f).EX,
Runners may leave base when ball first touched
6.05(a)
4.18
2.00 CATCH
Runner tagged
Foul ball
Pitching eligibility
To be recorded in the scorebook
Runner fails to retouch base after catch
7.08(e)
Intentionally dropped
Forfeit
6.05(h),
5.10(f)
Team refuses to start play
Player falls over fence after catch
Run does not score if third out is a Runner loses right to base
Force play7.12
7.09(b)
7.08(d).NOTE
Batter shall have both inside batter's box
4.15(6)
4.15(3)
Bunt on third strike
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4.11(c).NOTE
4.10(e),
4.11(d),
6.05(a)
4.11(b)
Definition
Admission charge
Home team needs only part of last inning
1.01
Dead ball if not caught
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
4.10(e),
4.11(d)
10-run rule
Does not apply in AST
3.01(b)
How visitors win
Extra innings
No new inning after
Reg.X(a)
Objective
Runner may advance after caught
Foul lines
No limit of pitchers perReg.X(a)
Are in fair territory Marked with chalk or other white material
AST-12
Foul tip
AST-12
Fair infield fly bounces foul
4.10,
Depends on ball position, not foot position
Is a live ball
15-run rule
AST-12,
4.10(a),
5.09(d)
(Cont'd)
2.00 FOUL TIP
AST-BB-4(f),
AST-SB-4(f)
How home team wins a tie game
Mercy rule
Reg.XIII
1.04,
4.10(b)
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
Game
AST-12
9.04(a).2
BB-Reg.VI(d)
4.11(c).EX
Limit of 5 pitchers per
SB-Reg.VI(d)
Ends on home run
How visitors win a tie game
Pitching in consecutive
Forfeit, pitching eligibility
4.10(b).1
5.09(e)
4.10(e),
Reg.XI
AST-SB-4(h),
Called, umpire suspends play Cannot be played without nine players
AST-13
1.03,
AST-12
2.00 FOUL TIP,
5.05
2.00 FOUL BALL
Ended on bases-loaded walk, hit batter, etc. 4.09(b)
5.09(e)
4.10, AST-13
Curfew
7.08(d).NOTE
How home team wins
1.01,
4.10(b).2
BB-Reg.VI(a)
Called with home team taking lead
Foul ball
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Fifteen-run rule
Hit with foot out of box
AST-4(a)
Fund-raising
4.10(e),
4.09(b),
4.16
1.04,
Plate umpire calls
5.06
Innings pitches per
4.11(c)
Ending
Rebounds off catcher's mask or chest protector
How a team scores
4.10(e),
1.02,
2.00 STRIKE
4.10(a),
4.09(a),
Regular season
4.11,
5.04,
Batter not out if caught
Umpire shall wait for runners to return
4.11(a),
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Sole judge of fitness of field after game begins
7.05(a),
Duties
Minimum per week
Glove
Rosin may not be applied to
Catcher may wear first baseman's or fielder's
Winner
(Cont'd)
Games
4.10(f), Tie games
Shall meet managers at plate before game
4.10(a),
Pitching in more than one per day
Replayed
Regulation
Unruly spectators
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
4.11(e), Suspended, pitch count
Regular season rules Suspended
4.11(d).EX
6.05(h)
Ten-run rule
Reg.IX
2.00 FORFEITED GAME
4.10(c),
Reg.VII(d)
1.12
Game coordinator
Reverts to last completed inning
Catcher
AST-13,
1.14
Suspended, pitching eligibility
9.03(d).1
7.08(i)
First baseman
AST-12
Starting
Game
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3
Ejections
4.10,
1.131.15(a)
1.15(a)
Multicolored
1.03
4.02
Minimum per season
Ground ball
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
Thrown by fielder
SB-Reg.VI(e).1-2,
Fielder
Reg.VII(a)
5.01,
Pitcher's, foreign material prohibited
Must be present at all times
Tournament rules
4.02,
Color, pitcher's
Reg.VII(b)
4.10(d)
1.15(b)
4.01,
SB-8.02(a).1
9.03(d).5
AST-11
Batter intentionally deflects foul ball
SB-1.12
AST-13
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
Putting the ball in play
9.03(d).4
Time limits
AST-BB-4(h-i),
4.10(b)
9.03(d).1
AST-14
5.11
9.03(d)
Reg.VII(h),
Shall not call game for at least 30 minutes9.03(d).5
Score of a forfeit
Reg.X(c)
Special
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
9.03(d).2
Regulation tie, halted by umpire
Reg.VII(d),
Runner makes travesty of
4.10(e),
4.12,
9.01(g)
Per day
4.11(e)
Reg.X(a),
3.11,
7.05(c),
Teams take position to start
AST-BB-4(g)
7.05(e)
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,
4.13,
4.11,
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SB-8.01(g)
(Cont'd)
6.09(e-g),Ground rule double
Illegal pitch
BB-8.02(a).1.EX
Batter hit by bounced pitch
2.00 FOUL BALL
6.09(e),
4.09(b)
Pitcher may step backwards before hands come together
2.00 BALL
6.05(f)5.09(f),
BB-8.02(c)
AST-3
Settles in fair territory
Not farther from body than elbow
Pitcher removes from ball without pitching (I/J/S)
Touched by bat second time
Hidden ball trick
Hit by pitch
2.00 FOUL BALL
Touches runner or umpire
Pitcher blowing on
Helmet
6.05(g)
6.08(d),
Of pitcher's plate
7.08(f),
2.00 FAIR BALL
Hands
7.09(k)
3.13 League shall establish
7.05(f)Ground ball
7.05(d-g)
Not entitling batter to award
1.04
2.00 STRIKE
Batter out on strike three 6.05(e)
Passes first or third over fair territory
Regular season
6.05(g)
6.08(b)
7.04(a),
May not supercede rulebook 3.13.AR
Announced by umpire-in-chiefGround rules
Passes first or third over foul territory
Rolls against dropped bat
Settles on foul line
Tournament
Pitch released below hip
BB-8.05(l)
Reviewed with managers and umpire
2.00 FAIR BALL
Leaves playing area
Tournament director shall establishAST-3
Forces in winning run
Must be in writing
SB-8.05.NOTE
Award
Hit
Settles in foul territory
6.08(b).2
Rolls against bat
6.05(g)
Touches batter
AST-3
Height
BB-8.05(i),
6.05(g)
SB-8.01(p)
2.00 FAIR BALL
Batter must attempt to avoid
Dead ball
SB-8.01(j)
SB-8.01.NOTE,
SB-8.01(p)
6.09(c),
Touched by bat second time
6.08(b).AR
Hand
9.03(c).3
Intentional
Considered a strike when...
See Batting helmet, Catcher's helmet
6.08(b).1
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Illegal pitch
AST-2
Reg.IV(i)
4.09(b)
1.05
1.05
2.00 BALL,
AST-3.b Must be removed
7.04(c)
7.05(a)
4.01(a)
Bat
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
4.02
4.11(c).AR
7.07
SB-8.01.PENALTY,
Out
Batter becomes runner
Runner closest to called out
7.09(c)
Definition
Batting out of order
SB-8.05.PENALTY
Presents lineup first
Hit by pitch
Catcher interferes during squeeze play
Runner passes preceding runner
Home run
Illegal4.11(d).EX
Mandatory play Ejection
Batter interferes with play atHome plate
6.06(d), AST-3.b
4.11(c),
Ball See Ball (equipment)
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
2.00 IN FLIGHT
Takes field first
Catcher interferes during play at
BB-8.01(d)
1.05
See Glove
4.11(a), Determined by coin flip in Tournament
Award
4.11(c).NOTE
See Bat
7.10(d)
1.10
SB-8.01(t)
Glove
1.05
7.08(k),
SB-7.04(d),
Throw
Additional revolution of arm
Black beveled edge not part of...
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL BAT
6.09(d)
Is in fair territory Edges shall be beveled
Shall be fixed level with ground
7.09(g)
Illegal bat
6.07(b)
Home team
How they win
6.08(b).1
(Cont'd)
SB-8.05.NOTE
Pitch bounces
Winning run must touch
Takes lead in bottom of inning
6.06(c).3
SB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
6.06(d),
Runner fails to touch
4.11(c)
Size
Batter hit by
To end game
Ties game in incomplete inning
SB-8.01.NOTE,
4.11(c).EX
Base award (J/S)
1.05 Dimensions
Pitch is in strike zone
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2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, Pickoff while in contact with pitcher's plate
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
Pivot foot must be in contact with pitcher's plate
Counts for pitch count purposes
BB-8.01(c)
SB-8.01(c)
Pitcher lifts foot off pitcher's plate
Pitcher feints to first base
Hand farther from body than elbow Foreign substance on ball
SB-8.01(l)
SB-8.01(g),
SB-7.10
8.02(b)
SB-8.01(b)
Manager has choice of play or penalty
SB-8.01(k),
Pitcher throws to unoccupied base
Pivot foot on top of pitching plate
Intentional by pitcher
SB-8.05(a)
BB-8.05(a)
Not underhand delivery
Pitcher bounces ball
SB-8.01(j)
Pitcher shall take signs while on pitcher's plate
SB-8.05(b)
Quick Pitch
8.05.PENALTY,
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
BB-8.05(g)
BB-8.05,
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
Pitcher removes hand from ball
During appeal
BB-8.05(b)
SB-8.01(p)
Dead ball
SB-8.01.PENALTY
SB-8.01(s)
SB-8.01(e)
Is a balk in I/J/S baseball with runners on
BB-8.05.PENALTY
SB-8.01(u)
Pitcher's pivot foot not contacting plate
SB-8.05(e)
Pitcher drops ball
BB-8.05(d)
Pitcher fails to deliver pitch
Is balk with bases occupied (I/J/S)
Pitcher does not step off plate while making appealBB-8.05(f)
BB-8.05(i)
Pitcher feints to unoccupied base
Penalty
Play follows
SB-8.01(h)
Illegal pitch
BB-8.05(d)
Pitch released above hip
Pitcher fails to deliver ball
Pitcher does not step when throwing to base
Pitcher does not face batter
SB-8.01(q)
Leaping
SB-8.01(a)
SB-8.01(r) Crow hop
Pitcher delays game
5.09(c),
SB-8.01(u)
Pitcher must have both feet on ground
SB-8.01.PENALTY
SB-8.01(d)
Pitcher makes pitching motion not in contact with plate
SB-8.01(p)
(Cont'd)
Pitcher on or astride pitcher's plate without ball
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
SB-8.01(m)
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, BB-8.05(e),
8.05.PENALTY,
4.06(3)
Ignored if batter and runners advance
7.10.NOTE.2
SB-8.01(v)
Follow-through
SB-8.01.PENALTY
Caused by manager, coach or player
SB-8.05(d)
Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball
SB-8.01
SB-8.05(c)
Pitching motion made not in contact with plate
8.05.PENALTY,
BB-8.05(c)
BB-8.05(h),
Pitcher fails to step directly toward when throwing
Shoulders must be aligned with first and third base
8.05.PENALTY,
Definition
BB-8.01(d)
4.06,
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Detected after next batter pitched to
Proper batter called out
2.00 CATCH
6.07(b).NOTE
SB-8.01(n)
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Two revolutions of arm
6.07(b).2
Infielder
Player in continuous batting order
6.07(b).2
6.07(a)
AST-10(a)
Stolen base
Ball is alive and in play
Detected before at-bat completed
On error
Illness
2.00 INFIELD FLY
6.07(b)
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Touches runner while off base
6.07(b)
6.07(b).NOTE
4.04
At-bat legalized
On balk
Touches runner while on base7.08(f).NOTE.1
Wild pitch
Snap throws
2.00 INFIELD FLY6.05(d)
On wild pitch
SB-8.01(o)
Team cannot field nine players
(Cont'd)
6.07(b)
6.07(b).NOTE
Pitch thrown to next batter
6.07(b).NOTE
Ball bounces foul untouched
Pitcher and catcher considered infielders
6.07(c)
Umpire
Batter out
Stop or reversal of pitching motion
On passed ball
6.07(b)
First play by
Illegal pitch
Does not apply in Tee-ball
Runners may advance
On base on balls
Pitcher
Penalty
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Appeal
6.07(b)
3.03.NOTE.3,
With bases unoccupied
2.00 INFIELD FLY
6.07(b)
Infield fly
6.07(c)
Runner advances
6.07(b).NOTE On stolen base
4.17,
3.05(a-b),
Lands foul, bounces fair
9.02(d)
8.06.AR.1
7.08(f).EX
In flight
Bunt is not
On illegal pitch
6.07(b).1
Illegal pitch
Passed ball
BB-8.01(d)
On hit
BB-8.01(c)
6.07(c)
7.05(g)
6.07(b).2
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Improper batter
Catch
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7.08(a).3
6.05(k)
Innings
Dropped ball
To umpire
6.05(k-l)
Delivery of single pitch
Home team needs only part of last
May allow ball to fall untouched
7.09(b)
3.05(a-b),
BB-8.05(j)
4.10(a),
2.00 INNING,
Award to injured player
Definition
5.10(c).1
Extra
4.03(a),
3.15
2.00 INFIELD FLY
AST-13
Game reverts to last completed
Deflection of foul ball
5.07
4.10(c).1-3
Insurance
Pitcher and catcher are, for infield fly
By person on field
SB-8.03(c)
Covers only sanctioned activities
7.09(f-g)
BB-8.03,
5.10(c)
4.10(c).3,
Player
No new inning after
2.00 INNING
Minimum number in regulation game
9.02(d) Umpire
4.11(d).EX
6.05(k).AR
4.10(a),
Player in continuous batting order
Damage to ball2.00 BUNT
4.17,
Incomplete
8.06.AR.1
6.05(h),
4.10(b)
3.02
Delay of game
Third out ends half-inning
Injury
To break up double play
2.00 INNING
SB-Reg.VI(b)
4.10,
4.10(c).2,
Distraction to batter
Begins at third out of previous inning
4.04
Infielder
8.02(b)
5.07
BB-8.05(k),
4.10, 4.11(c),
AST-10(a) Team cannot field nine players
Deliberate attempt to cause
AST-13Reg.X(a)
3.03.NOTE.3,
Number of in regulation game
Base on balls
Inning
Interference
4.11(a) Home team ahead in bottom of
Per day for pitcher SB-Reg.VI(b)
6.05(k).AR
Pitcher, maximum per day
(Cont'd)
4.06(4)
Reg.IV(a).NOTE.1
SB-Reg.VI(b)
Dropped fly ball
Intentionally drops fly ball
AST-4(c),
4.11(d).EX
5.10(c).1
Bunt
To pitcher
Fly ball allowed to drop untouched
5-run limit in Minor division
SB-8.03(a) Warm-up pitches between
Intentional
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With thrown ball 5.08,
6.06(c).2,
7.08(g),
2.00 INTERFERENCE
With foul ball
BB-6.08(a).2
By preceding runner
By any person on field
(Cont'd)
With thrown ball
With batted ball
Batter out of running lane
7.08(b),
6.05(h),
To break up double play
7.09(j)
Batter interferes with catcher 6.06(c),
7.08(b),
6.05(g)
6.05(l)
7.08(b),
7.09(c)
Spectator
7.09(b)
6.05(g).AR Bat touches ball second time
5.08
6.05(h),
Batter interferes with play at first
7.09(b)
6.05(h),
6.05(j)
6.08(c)
Offensive team Offensive
5.08,
7.08(b),
Intentional walk
Release after catch
7.11
7.09(a)
7.09(h-i)
6.05(j)
6.08(c),
Base coach
Pitch at batter
3.16
5.08,
2.00 CATCH
7.09(j)
Bat, thrown
7.09,
7.09(b)
At plate
Fan
Batter intentionally deflects foul ball
Interference
Thrown ball
Intentional base on balls
2.00 INTERFERENCE
3.15 Intentional
Inter-league play requires approval No pitch required
7.09(k)
6.05(g).AR
7.09(j)
With batted ball
Throw accidentally touched is not...
7.04(c)
(Cont'd)
7.11
Ball is dead
By catcher
2.00 QUICK RETURN
Thrown bat
7.09(e)
Umpire's
BB-8.02(c)
3.15,
No pitch required
3.16
Definition
Intentional
Fielder fielding batted ball
7.09(c)
BB-6.08(a).2
7.09(f-g)
7.09(d), Penalty
Interference All runners must return
Reg.VII(c)
7.09(k)
Catcher's
7.08(g),
7.09.PENALTY,
Quick Pitch
2.00 INTERFERENCE
By batter at plate
7.09(j)
By batter or runner after being put out
With foul ball
2.00 INTERFERENCE
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AST-BB-3.3,
Shall provide protection sufficient to keep order
AST-SB-3.f
Must be recorded
1.11(b)
Discipline of ejected personnel
Appoints managersLeague President
Reg.IV(d)Reg.IV(e)
Must provide uniforms
Must have additional balls available
9.02(a)
Protest committee
Judgment call
With catcher's throw
(Cont'd)
Prohibited for players
1.11(b)
Shall provide umpire with baseballs/softballs
Mandatory play
Intermediate division
4.18
1.11(j)
Handles ejections
4.10(f)
9.01(d),
Protest committee
To determine length of Tee-ball games
League age
3.10(a)
9.05(a-b)
5.09(b)5.09(f),
JewelryReg.IV(i)
4.19(e)
9.01(a)
Umpire's
Ejection report to
Officials to take steps to avoid protests
Touched by fair ball
1.16
4.06(1)
9.05(c)
Must provide batting helmets
Appoints umpires
Interference
4.19.NOTE.2
Forfeit report to
Umpire reports ejections to
(Cont'd)
3.01(c)
Incites spectators
Determines field fitness
Uniforms are property of
Age requirementsJunior League division
1.11(j)
Not protestable
3.13,4.19(f)
4.05(a)
9.05(c)
Shall establish ground rules
Reg.IV(a)
4.06(2)
3.01(d)
League
3.13.AR
Protest report to
Medical alert permitted
Mandatory play
Ejection
6.08(d)
Derogatory
2.00 MANAGER
3.01(e)
9.05(a-b)
Age requirements
Language
May use two adult base coaches
3.18
4.19(f)
Reg.IV(i)
Shall provide at least two alternate balls
Reg.IV(a)
Definition
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Glove
Intentionally dropped
SB-Reg.VI(b)
Bat
Player steps into dead ball area
Little League
Infield fly
Lights
Play follows balk
SB-2.00 LEAPING,
See Batting order
Lines
2.00 INFIELD FLY
BB-6.08(a).1,
5.08
During base award
Does not apply in AST
5.10(f)
Ball
2.00 STRIKE
5.08
Shoulder patch
SB-Reg.VI(d)
Logo, use of
Lineup
2.00 INFIELD FLY
AST-SB-3.f
AST-SB-4(f)
Throw touches umpire
Legal
Failure of
9.01(d),
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
7.10.NOTE.2 Resuming play after dead ball
No limit of pitchers per game
Reg.VII(d)
Innings pitched per day
1.04
5.10(b)
Base on balls
1.11(a).2
Marked with chalk or other white material
AST-13,Line drive
Maximum of 5 pitchers per game
5.08
AST-4(a)
SB-8.01(s)
Artificial
Live ball
BB-Reg.VI(a)
Time limit on first game
Reg.XVI
See Bat
7.05.NOTE.1
Limit
Play follows catcher's interference
6.05(k)
Pitcher must be on plate to resume play
Foul tip
6.08(c)
Regular season
BB-8.05.PENALTY
See Glove
Play follows illegal pitch
Obstruction on runner not being played upon 7.06(b)
See Ball (equipment)
5.11
No limit of pitchers per week
Player steps into dead ball territory
4.14,
Appeal must be made during
Innings pitched per game
5.10(f)
Reg.X(c)
Leaping
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Throw accidentally touched
Ball is alive until becomes dead for cause
Ejection happens during
5.02
Required for appeal
Pitch touches umpire5.11
SB-6.08(a)
7.10
AST-BB-3.3,
3.15,
Not an infield fly
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SB-8.01.PENALTY8.05.PENALTY,
1.08
Must immediately report substitutions
May confer with any player(s)
3.12,
AST-7
Reg.VIII(b) Player declining to move from Minor division
Causes illegal pitch or balk
4.19(e)
Only manager has right to protest
Has choice of play or penalty
Reg.IV(i)
Reg.XIV(d)
5.01,
Leaves position during altercation
Ejection
Manager
Reg.V(a).NOTE
Responsible for pitch count
Major division
May remove player from team
Only first batter allowed out between innings
Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game
4.07
Use of
Reg.IV(a)
5.02,
Reg.XIV(f)
4.02,
Permitted uniform
Managers shall agree on fitness of field before game Maximum visits to pitcher per game
2.00 MANAGER
May visit pitcher at mound
8.06.AR.1 Must submit report of protest
4.06(3)
4.17,
3.06
May not warm up pitcher
Age requirements
AST-7
5.10(d) Requests time for conference
4.06(2)
AST-16
4.07
Appeal of umpire's decision
3.03.NOTE.2
9.02(b)
4.06(1)
3.10(a)
5.11
May be on field in Minors and Tee-ball
Appeals batting out of order
12-year-olds must play in
AST-7
Opposing manager chooses player to enter
Ejected, must leave field 4.07
8.06(d)
Maximum visits to pitcher per inning
On-deck position prohibited
6.07(b)
AST-10(a)
1.11(k)
Ejected, pre-game and post-game
Derogatory language
May confer with any player
8.06,
1.08
Live ball
4.19(b)
Reg.XVI
Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2
Casts prohibited on field
4.06(4)
1.11(i)
Distracts batter
Multiple substitution4.05(b)
Mandatory play
Ejected, suspended for at least next game
BB-Reg.VI(g)
8.06(b),
Incites spectators
Logo Umpire calls "Play"
Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times
3.09,
(Cont'd)
Not charged with visit when removing pitcher
Appointed by League President
4.07
9.01(e),
8.06(a),
5.10(g)
AST-7
3.03.NOTE.3,
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Reg.IV(i)
4.01
Responsible for team's conduct
See Jewelry
Shall meet umpire at plate before game
Requirements
Does not apply to Senior Division
On-deck position prohibited
AST-9
4.04
Medical AlertMedical alert jewelry
Shall designate coach as replacement if he leaves field
Illegal bat
2.00 MANAGER
Penalties to manager
Non-competitive may use more than nine players
Pitcher
Age requirements
3.03.NOTE.1
Reg.VIII(b)
Minor division
All players on roster have batted
4.19(g)
Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators
Reg.IV(i)
Reg.XIV(d)
Purpose
BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION
1.08
2.00 INNING,
Only first batter allowed out between innings
8.06,
3.09
Not a separate entity
2.00 BATTING ORDER
9.06
Mandatory play
Rest limit reached during at-bat
See Mandatory play
4.06(2)
Shall not object to judgment call
Batting order may contain entire roster
SB-Reg.VI(a),
1.01
Metal
12-year-old cannot pitch in...
1.08
5.07
Visits to pitcher, same batter
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
Mask
Minimum play
AST-10(c)
AST-10(c).EX,
4.10(e),
4.01(a-c)
See Catcher's helmet
On uniform
1.11(j)
Manager/coach may be on field
Unsportsmanlike conduct
5.07
Metal spikes or cleats
Visits to pitcher8.06(c)
AST-12
Substitute must meet before being removed
Reg.IV(i)
BB-Reg.VI(d),
Mandatory play
Protests
Shall exchange lineups at plate meeting
AST-7
5-run limit per inning
1.11(h-i),
Reg.IV(a)
(Cont'd)
2.00 MANAGER
SB-Reg.VI(b)
Shall not sit in stands
Shall not address/mingle with spectators
Mercy rule
Reg.IV(i)
AST-9,
Mandatory rest
AST-9,
3.099.02(a)
Reg.XIV(a)
Reg.VIII(a)
Player declining to move to Major division Reg.VIII(b)
Substitute may not be removed before completing
BB-Reg.VI(j),
1.11(f)
Manager
Continuous batting order required
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7.10(d)
Catcher
4.09(a).EX.3
Catcher not in position to receive pitch
Batter must touch first
(Cont'd)
1.13
Pitcher pitches during dead ball
Home
5.04,
Reg.VIII(d)
7.10.NOTE.1
SB-8.04(b)
Of game
No such rule
Penalty
SB-8.01(i)
Catcher's helmet must have stamp
7.06(b)
T-shirt and cap recommended uniform
1.02, 1.03,
On batter before first base
Runner leaves base early
7.10(b).AR.1
7.06(b)
Reg.VIII(c) Players not property of a team
7.12
1.12
2.00 OBSTRUCTION Fielder in act of fielding thrown ball
Mitt
Minor division
Pitcher leaves
7.06(a-b)
Runner fails to touch awarded base
SB-8.04(a)
Batting helmet must meet standards
SB-8.04(c)
7.08(k),
First baseman
7.04.NOTE,
On runner not being played upon
Objective
2.00 OBSTRUCTION
1.11(b)
1.17
7.06(a-b)
AST-SB-3.d,
Fake tag considered...
Missed base
Mound, trips to
7.10(b).AR.2
After following runner scores
SB-7.13,
BB-8.05.AR Retouch during dead ball
See Visit to pitcher
7.06(a)
NOCSAE
Appealed for "fourth out"
4.09(b),
Obstruction
Considered to have been touched
7.08(a).3
7.06(a)
Machine pitch allowed
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
7.10(b)
SB-7.08(a).5,
By preceding runner
Dead ball conditions
Catcher outside catcher's box
Coach pitch allowedReg.VIII(d)
7.06(a-b)
BB-Reg.VI(b)
Award based on umpire judgment
BB-8.01(d)
Appeal
No pitch
7.06(a)
Mound
Minimum one-base award
Must slide
On runner being played upon
BB-8.05.AR
1.16
Minor divisions
5.05
Delayed dead ball
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6.06(d), Improper batter
5.02
6.05(e)
Offensive team
7.08(a).1
7.08(b),
6.05(d)
Runner tagged before reaching base
7.08(a).4
AST-SB-3.d,
Batter changes boxes while pitcher is ready
Runner advances past base awarded
7.10(b)
7.08(a).2
7.11
Bunted foul on third strike
6.06(d),
7.08(a).3
2.00 STRIKE,
7.08(e)
Obstruction
Interference by batter or runner after being put out
2.00 INTERFERENCE,
6.05(c)
Batter touched by third strike
Illegal bat
Batting out of order
Interference
Only one conference per inning
7.08(e)
Runner interferes with fielder
Batter out on dropped third strike
1.16On-deck position
1.08
6.07(a)
Fair ball touches batter
Runner fails to touch base
Runner out of baseline to avoid tag7.10(b)
7.10(a)
7.09(d)
7.09.PENALTY
7.08(b), 7.09(j)
SB-7.08(a).5
7.06(b).NOTE.1
6.07(a),
Runner makes travesty of game
Runner out on interference
Must vacate space needed by fielder
Apparent fourth
6.06(c),
Runner abandons baseline6.05(m)
Fourth, during appeal Fly ball caught
Gather around base 7.09(d)
Batting helmet requiredOn-deck position, prohibited in Majors and below
Base tagged before runner reaching
6.05(a)
7.08(c)
6.05(g)
Leaving early
Pitch touches runner trying to score
6.05(i)
7.10.NOTE.1
6.07(b).1
7.09(j)
7.09(e)
6.05(c)
6.06(c).2
Infield fly declared
Out Altered bat
Runner does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder
Runner tagged while off base
Head-first slide while advancing
7.08(d),
Runner intentionally interferes with thrown ball
6.05(f)
May correct batting-out-of-order before at-bat completed
AST-3.b
AST-3.b
7.08(i)
Runner fails to retouch base after catch
Batter interferes with catcher
7.10.NOTE.1
5.10(d)
No outs during dead ball
6.06(b)
(Cont'd)
Bat touches ball second time
Runner misses base
Batter tagged before touching first
6.07(b).1
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2.00 BALL
Batter steps out of box
7.10
3.06
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
Balk
Improper batter
AST-BB-3.d,
Batter
4.08
SB-8.07(a)
Runner leaves base early
See Jewelry
Passed ball
1.16
7.09,
Pins
Third strike
Pinch runner, special
AST-3.c
7.14,
Illegal pitch
6.02(c),
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
Ejection
6.02(b).PENALTY
SB-7.08(a).5
6.07.NOTE
BB-8.02(a),
7.11
Appeal must be made before
4.06(3)
None if batter ill/injured
6.07(b),
7.06(a-b)
3.02
6.07(b).NOTE,
7.08(j)
4.11(c).AR,
Unsportsmanlike conduct
4.04
7.08(h)
Penalty
Pine tar
Pitcher must pitch to
Pitcher pitches
AST-3.a
Delay of game
3.08(a).2
Intentional damage to ball
3.05(a-b)
6.07.NOTE
BB-8.02(a).1
Catcher leaves box during intentional walk
Out
Batting out of order
BB-8.01(d),
Patch, Little League shoulder
AST-10(g),
Pinch hitter
Batting out of order Bench conduct
Automatic strike
1.11(a).2
8.02(b)
Pitcher brings hand to mouth
BB-8.05,
4.04 Takes replaced player's place in batting order
7.08(d),
Pitcher balks
(Cont'd)
Multiple substitution
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
Interference
Batter hit by pitch that bounces
AST-SB-3.d,
6.07(b)
AST-SB-3.e
Painted helmets
1.17
3.03.NOTE.2
Outfield Distance to fence
Use prohibited
SB-8.01
Catcher
Manager must immediately report
Unannounced
6.07(b),
Passing preceding runner
Pitch
4.03(a)
Obstruction
Overrunning first base
9.05(c)
4.08
BB-8.05
6.05(b),
1.04
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Legalizes previous batter
SB-8.01(v)
Hits batter in strike zone
2.00 ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL,
Mud ball
Shine ball
BB-5.09(h)
SB-8.01.NOTE,
Sticks in fence
Pitcher must face batter
Spitball
SB-8.04(a)
SB-8.01(p)
Third strike not caught
Pitch
Batter hits pitch that bounces
BB-8.02(a).6
Dead ball
6.02(b).PENALTY
6.08(b).1
Batter steps out of box
Hit with batter's foot out of batter's box
2.00 IN FLIGHT
5.09(a),
2.00 BALL,
5.09(g)
Illegal
BB-8.05(f) Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter
6.08(b).NOTE
6.05(e)
Dropped ball
5.09(a)
Batter touched by third strike
Batter hits ball with foot out of box
6.05(e),
Batter must attempt to avoid being hit by pitch
Touches batter
BB-8.02(c)
Pitcher shall take legal position
2.00 BALL
SB-8.01(k-l)
SB-8.01(a)
2.00 IN FLIGHT
AST-3.c
Emery ball
Pitcher balks
2.00 BALL,
BB-8.05(e),
2.00 BALL
SB-8.07(a)
BB-8.04,
7.05(h)
2.00 BALL,
Is a "ball" if
Touches ground and bounces through strike zone
BB-8.02(a).6
7.05(j)
6.08(b).2
6.05(m),
Must be delivered within 20 seconds
SB-8.01(f)
Touches ground
Hits batter
BB-5.09(h)
Goes out of play
2.00 STRIKE,
Start of
6.08(b)
BB-8.02(a).6
2.00 STRIKE Legal delivery is underhand
Hand not farther from body than elbow
5.09(c),
Pitcher pitches
6.06(a)
2.00 BALL,
Touches batter's clothing
7.05(i) Lodges in equipment
SB-8.01(p)
5.09(d) 2.00 IN FLIGHT
Lodges in umpire's mask
5.09(a),
BB-8.02(a).6
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Touched with detached equipment
BB-8.02(a).3,
SB-8.05.NOTE
(Cont'd)
4.03(b)
Hits runner trying to score
Is a "strike" if
Released below hip
Touches runner trying to score
6.07(c)
Quick
2.00 IN FLIGHT
SB-8.05(c)
Touches batter in strike zone
7.05(h)
4.06(3)
Bounces through strike zone
Delivered in 1-10 seconds
Batter swings at pitch that bounces
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Brings hand to mouth
Balks during appeal
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,
Additional revolution of arm SB-Reg.VI(a),
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
BB-Reg.VI(h)
Eligibility in suspended game
2.00 INFIELD FLY
SB-8.04(a)
Delivery of single pitch constitutes inning
SB-8.01(u)
SB-8.02(a).1,
Delivers during dead ball
SB-1.15(d)
BB-8.02(a).1
SB-8.07(a)BB-8.05(j),
Maximum pitches per day
BB-8.01(f) Applies foreign substance to ball
Delays game
BB-8.01(a),
Responsibility for
Drops ball
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
Illegal pitch
Does not stop in set position
BB-8.02(a).5,
Blowing on hands in cold weather
Defaces ball
BB-8.02(a).2,
Bounces ball Both feet must be on ground
AST-BB-4(h-i),
Suspended games
SB-8.01(u)
Becomes infielder
Manager is responsible
SB-8.01(l)
SB-Reg.VI(b),
SB-8.01(p)
Protest
Pitch
4.11(e),
Balk
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
Delivers pitch
SB-8.07(a)
12-year-old cannot pitch in Minors
SB-8.05(b)
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2
Underhand SB-8.01(a),
BB-8.04,8.02(b),
BB-Reg.VI(g)
SB-8.01(b)
SB-8.01(v)
Cannot play catcher after pitching 41 pitches
7.10.NOTE.2
BB-8.05(m) Dropped ball
Eligibility, in doubleheader
BB-Reg.VI(c)
Pitcher
Begins natural motion
Considered infielder for infield flyBB-Reg.VI(a)
Rest limit reached during at-batBB-Reg.VI(e-g)
Ball slips from hand
Regulation tie games BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2
Must be provided when requested
Eligibility
Catcher cannot pitch after catching four or more innings
Touches umpire
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION
BB-8.01(e) Disengages from pitcher's plate
BB-8.02(a).1.EX
BB-Reg.VI(j),SB-8.01(t)
AST-4(c),
AST-BB-4(d),
Batting glove
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
BB-8.03,
Eligibility after forfeit
SB-8.02(a).3
BB-8.01(e)
AST-BB-4(h-i), BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
Ambidextrous
BB-Reg.VI(g)
BB-Reg.VI(c)
(Cont'd)
4.12,
SB-Reg.VI(b)
SB-8.03(a)
BB-8.05(h),
BB-Reg.VI(a),
5.03
BB-1.15(b),
SB-Reg.VI(e).1,
5.08
AST-BB-4(d).NOTE,
Pitch count
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
Warm-up
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Lifts foot off pitcher's plate
SB-Reg.VI(b)AST-4(e),
7.10.NOTE.2
SB-8.02(a).2
SB-Reg.VI(e).3
Hand not farther from body than elbow
(Cont'd)
Intentional damage to ball
Ineligible, may be protested
Ineligible, removed after being announced
SB-Reg.VI(e).3
SB-Reg.VI(b)
May not pitch elsewhere during Tournament
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.1,
AST-4(b)
4.19(d)
AST-B
AST-BB-4(d),
SB-Reg.VI(e)
Injury
4.19.AR
I/J/S
4.19.AR
Glove color
4.19.AR,
Hands must be separated when taking pitching position
Tournament
SB-7.08(a).5
Manager/coach may not warm up...
Regular seasonAST-SB-3.d,
Makes pitching motion not in contact with plate
Maximum pitches per day
AST-4(a)
SB-8.01(h)
SB-8.01(p)
Pitcher
SB-8.01(c)
AST-7
Eligibility, in doubleheader
BB-Reg.VI(c) AST-7
BB-Reg.VI(h),
BB-8.05(b)
3.09,
1.15(a)
Items on hands/wrists/arms
Makes or fakes play while in 8-foot circle
Leaving the mound
BB-8.03
Regular season
Items worn on arm
4.19(d)
Ineligible, shall be removed from mound
8.06(a), Maximum visits per game
Innings per day
Ineligible, not required to pitch
Does not apply in AST
BB-8.05(g),
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.1,
Fails to step directly toward base
Glove, foreign material prohibited
BB-8.02(a).3
Maximum visits per inning
BB-8.05(a),
Intentionally pitches at batter
BB-Reg.VI(k)
Expectorates on ball
BB-Reg.VI(d),
SB-Reg.VI(e)
BB-Reg.VI(b)
Hands separated while taking sign
Ineligible, protest
M/M
1.11(a).3
SB-8.01(e)
SB-8.01(d)
May not pitch in more than one game per day (M/M)
SB-8.01(l)
1.15(b)
Feints to first base
Limit of 5 per game
Illegal pitch during appeal Illegal pitch with bases unoccupied
SB-1.15(c),
Mandatory rest
BB-8.05(c)
(Cont'd)
Hidden ball trick
8.06.AR.1,
SB-Reg.VI(d)
BB-8.02(c)
BB-8.05(i)
Fails to deliver pitch
SB-Reg.VI(e)
3.02
Ineligible, must deliver pitch to batter to be in violation
Ineligible, removed after warm-up
BB-8.05(i)
Free foot on or behind pitching plate
8.06(b),
BB-8.01(d)
Reg.XIV(f)
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Moving to another position
BB-8.01(f)
SB-Reg.VI(b)
3.02
May pitch in up to two games per day (I/J/S)
On or astride plate without ballSB-8.01(j)
Removes hand from ball
SB-8.05(c)
SB-7.10
SB-8.05(a)
4.03(b)
Pitches intentionally damaged ball
SB-8.01(v)
BB-8.05(f)
Must choose which arm with which to pitch
AST-SB-4(d),
BB-8.01(c)
Protest for ineligible
SB-8.01(h)
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
Must face batter
SB-8.01(k),
Pivot foot on top of pitching plate
SB-8.01(e)
AST-BB-4(g)
BB-8.01(a-b)
4.12
AST-10(h)
Must step off plate while making appeal
Pitcher
3.05(a-b)
Rest limit reached during at-bat
SB-Reg.VI(c)
3.01(e).3
4.19(d) Position
AST-BB-4(f),
SB-Reg.VI(c)
SB-8.01(g),
BB-1.11(a).3
Quick Pitch
Pivot foot not contacting plate
Removes hand from ball without pitching (I/J/S)
Removed as a pitcher may not return (M/M)
SB-8.02(a).1
BB-8.01(a)
BB-8.01(c)
May not pitch in second game in day if threw 31+ pitches in first game (I/J/S)
Returning to the mound BB-Reg.VI(d),
SB-8.01(c)
Must pitch to at least one batter
May take one step
On or astride pitcher's plate without ballBB-8.05(i)
Must come to complete stop in set position (I/J/S)
3.05(b)
No limit per week
Pitching in more than one game a day
Pivot foot must be in contact with pitcher's plate
BB-8.04,
BB-Reg.VI(b),
Must present ball in front of body
BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION
BB-8.01(b)
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
SB-8.01(d)
Must pitch within 20 seconds
SB-3.03(c), Rest, mandatory
May step backwards before hands come together
No limit per game
Must step off with pivot foot
Requests replacement ball
BB-8.02(a).4
BB-8.05(e),
3.03(c),
May throw to base from pitcher's plate
BB-8.05(l)
BB-Reg.VI(k)SB-8.01(g)
Must step ahead of throw to base
AST-4(e),
Neoprene sleeves
Replacement must pitch to at least one batter
BB-8.01(b)
Need not come to complete stop in set position (M/M)
May use rosin bag
Pitching in more than one game per day
BB-Reg.VI(a)
(Cont'd)
SB-8.01(f)
Pitching in consecutive games
SB-8.01(m)
BB-Reg.VI(k)
Rubs ball on glove, person or clothing
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
Must be in contact with pitcher's plate when delivering pitch
Must take sign with hands separated
BB-Reg.VI(d)
BB-3.03(c)
May throw to base
Moving to another position (I/J/S)
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Two revolutions of arm
BB-8.03,
8.06(c)
3.08(a).1
Stop or reversal of pitching motion
Dimensions
BB-8.01(g)
Undershirt color
Spitball
SB-8.01(o)
Throws one warm-up pitch
Pitcher drops ball while on
SB-1.15(c),
SB-8.01(h)
Shoulders must be aligned with first and third base
Pitcher's plate
Windup position Wristbands
1.07
4.03(b)
3.05(a)
Steps back off pitcher's plate
Starter must pitch to at least one batter
Set position
Visit not charged to evaluate injury
3.08(a).1
Tee-ball, must keep both feet on pitcher's plate
8.06
Throws to unoccupied base
AST-4(b) Tournament
White undershirts Windmill motion
1.11(a).3
BB-8.01(b)
Substitute, unannounced
BB-8.05(i)
1.04
Pitcher's mound
BB-8.05(d)
Step backwards
BB-8.02(a).6
Warm-up pitches SB-8.03(a)
Shall not intentionally illegal pitch
Visit not charged when removed
SB-8.01(c)
BB-8.05(g),
AST-4
Visits per batter
BB-8.05(a)
Pitcher lifts foot off
1.07
Visit may be at mound
Underhand delivery
(Cont'd)
Height above ground
BB-8.01(e)
SB-8.01(o)
Manager may visit pitcher at
BB-1.11(a).3
SB-8.01(a), Unannounced substitution
1.11(a).3
1.11(a).3,
Tournament rules
8.06.AR.1
3.08(a).1
Shall take legal position when delivering pitch
SB-8.02(a).2
8.06,
Pitcher
AST-7
Starts and stops delivery
SB-8.01(n)
BB-8.01,
Manager may visit pitcher at)
SB-8.01(e) Shall take signs while on pitcher's plate
7.05(h)
8.06.AR.1
May not pitch elsewhere during
BB-8.05(j),
Distance from home plate
SB-8.01(u)
8.06,
SB-8.01(g)
Spits on ball
T-shirt color
Throws ball out of play
8.02(b)
AST-7
Pitcher makes pitching motion not in contact with
SB-8.01(p)
BB-8.01(a)
AST-7
BB-8.02(a).3
Visits to, by manager
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SB-8.01(q)
Pitching motion Additional revolution of arm
SB-8.01(s)
7.08(d),
Pivot foot
First play by
SB-8.01(k),
SB-8.01(r)
9.04(a)
BB-8.01(g)
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
SB-2.00 CROW HOP,
Must remain in contact with pitcher's plate
2.00 PIVOT FOOT
SB-2.00 LEAPING,
9.03(d).1
BB-8.01(e)
Crow hop
SB-8.05(a)
7.10
Plate meeting
BB-8.05(i),
SB-8.01(d)
Not in contact with pitcher's plate
Stop or reversal of
6.07(b).NOTE,
May drag off pitcher's plate
Pitcher on or astride without ball
4.01,
9.04(a).3
See Pitcher's plate
9.04(a).2
Pitcher steps back off of
SB-8.01(l)
9.04(a)
Calls fair and foul balls
Pitcher removes hand from ball
Calls balls and strikes
(Cont'd)
SB-7.10
In windup position Leaping
Hand not farther from body than elbow
SB-8.01(h)
SB-8.01(g-h)
SB-8.01(p)
Plate umpire
Pitcher's rubber
SB-8.01(e)BB-8.01(e)
May turn or slide across pitcher's plate
7.05(g)
Lifts off ground
SB-8.01(n)
SB-8.01(m)
Play
Disengaging from pitcher's plate
9.04(a).1
Must step off plate while making appeal
SB-8.01(t)
SB-8.01(s)
Positioned behind catcher
Pitcher must start in contact with
Informs official scorer of lineup changes
Disengaging from set position
Duties
BB-8.01(a)
Pitcher may drag foot off
Tee-ball, pitcher must keep both feet on
BB-8.01(a)
Must be on top of pitching plate
SB-8.01(s)
Follow-through
Disengaging from windup position
7.10
Definition
Start of
BB-8.01(b)
SB-8.01(s)
Appeal must be made before
Pitcher's plate
Balk considered a play
SB-8.01(o)
4.03(b)
4.01(a-b),
In set position
Pitcher shall take signs on
9.04(a).4
SB-8.01(j)
Windmill
Before the start of the game
BB-8.01(b)
BB-8.01,
Must be in contact with pitcher's plate
Makes all decisions on batters
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Causes illegal pitch or balk
Ineligible, protest
Must re-enter in original position in batting order
Leaves position during altercation
Distracts batter
1.11(k)
Conditions for re-entry
4.04
Reg.III(d).NOTE.3
Player
Intentional damage to ball
Ejection
3.08(b) (Cont'd)
AST-10(i)
1.12,
3.03.NOTE.2
Ejected, must leave field 4.07
4.06(3)
3.12,
Athletic supporters required for males
Umpire calls "Play"
6.07(a-c)
1.17
5.10(f)
4.06(4)
Ineligible, may be protested
Defensive, protective helmets
4.01
4.19(d)
4.11(d)
Glove
AST-10(i)
5.10(g)
4.17,
AST-8
4.03(c)
AST-10(a), 8.06.AR.1, 4.17,
Play
4.07
Jewelry prohibited
Concussion
Reg.VIII(b)
3.03.NOTE.3,
4.06(2)
Ejected, suspended for at least next game
Multiple substitution
Reg.IV(b) Must present proof of age
Cup required for catcher
9.01(e),
1.16
5.10(c),
Declining to move to Major division
Tournament
4.07
Injury
AST-16
On unannounced substitution
AST-16
Pitcher must be on plate to resume play
1.11(j)
AST-10(a)
AST-C
Must be eligible and in uniform to be on bench
1.01
3.03.NOTE.3,
3.17
Award to injured
3.17
1.13, Ill or injured
Non-competitive minors may use more than nine
Bats out of order
Incites spectators
Leaves bench during altercation
Falls into stands
Arriving late may be added to lineup
Ejected, not eligible for re-entry
Casts prohibited on field
Must be in bench when not active
4.07
9.01(e),
4.03
Derogatory language
5.025.11
Ejected, pre-game and post-game
May stand anywhere in fair territory
1.17
AST-10(b),
Umpire suspends
4.06(1)
2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT,
Ordered off field
1.14
5.10(g)
5.10(c).1
3.02
Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game
Must start in fair territory
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Shall not object to judgment call
3.03,
Pool
PositionReg.V(c)
Pool
Team cannot field nine players Tee-ball may use more than nine
Reg.XIV(b)
4.19(d)
Reg.II
May not re-enter
Starter re-entry
1.01
3.08(b)
AST-10(b)
Reg.XIV(a)
Removes batting helmet 1.16.AR
Bases
Does not apply to regulations
3.09
Protest
Shall wear identical, numbered uniforms
Regular season
(Cont'd)
5.10(f)
AST-10(i)
Equipment not basis for
Reg.V(c)
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Play on unannounced substitution
3.08
Number per team
Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators
1.05
School
Shall not sit in stands
AST-10(i)
Illegal substitution
Player leaves during altercation
Ineligible player
Home plate
AST-A
Removal from teamBB-3.03(c)
Tournament AST-B
Tournament
9.02(a) Shall not address/mingle with spectators
BB-Reg.VI(h),
Starter may re-enter once
AST-10(f)
Shall be on bench except when...
Substitute re-entry
Residency
8.06.AR.1
3.08
AST-C
Committee
1.11(a).1
1.06
Removed as a pitcher may not return (M/M)
Steps into dead ball territory AST-10(b)
4.19.NOTE.1
Substitute
Players
4.16
AST-16
3.03,
3.09
SB-Reg.VI(e)
Players
4.19(a),
Selection ofReg.IIReg.V
Protest for ineligible
4.19(f)
Player
Substitute, unannounced
Visit to pitcher not charged to evaluate player injury
Ineligible pitcher
Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2
4.06(2)
9.01(e),
Reg.III(a)
Unannounced substitution
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2.00 QUICK RETURN
Rest
Forfeit
3.03.NOTE.2
Ineligible player
Of starting player
AST-C
BB-8.05(e)
Ineligible pitcher
Player ejected not eligible for
2.00 QUICK RETURN
AST-4(e),
BB-Reg.VI(h)
SB-Reg.VI(b)
Must be made before next play
4.10,
Mandatory, pitcher
AST-10(b), AST-10(a)
Interpretation of playing rules
Minor division
(Cont'd)
Quick Return
Illegal pitch
4.19(a),
3.03,
AST-A.NOTE.2
Must re-enter in original position in batting order
4.19(e)
4.19(g)
Forfeits
4.19(h)
Of substitute player AST-10(i)
Quick Pitch4.19(f)
Violation of playing rules
Must be made before next play (playing rules)
Must be made before umpires leave field (ineligible player/pitcher)
SR-3.03(a),
4.19(c)
AST-A.NOTE.1
Rain
4.18
AST-AProtest committee
AST-13
Tee-ball, no protests
Mandatory play
4.19(c-d),AST-BB-4(h-i),
4.19(a),
Ineligible player or pitcher
4.19(b)
Is illegal
BB-8.05(e), Intent to catch batter off guard
4.19(d)
See Weather
Report
Only manager has right to protest
2.00 QUICK RETURN
AST-A
Ejections 9.05(a-b)
Re-entry
Pitch count
Must be made before umpires leave field
Protest
AST-10(i)
Regulation game 4.10(a),
Definition
2.00 QUICK RETURN2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
Balk
Multiple substitution
SB-8.05(c)
Designated hitter
Procedure for
3.03, 4.17,
Intent to catch batter off guard
4.19(d)
AST-A.NOTE.3
AST-A
Definition
Protest
SR-3.03(c)
Retouch
Umpires shall consult
Tournament
4.19(c)
AST-10(b),
AST-A
4.19(a),
Judgment calls not protestable
3.03.NOTE.3,
AST-B
AST-10(i)
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Advanced by improper batter
4.09(a).EX.3,
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Runner forced to advance
7.06(b).NOTE.1
Must be present at site
See Pitcher's plate
5.06
6.07(b).2
3.02,
Acquires base
SB-8.02(a).1
Awarded two bases
5.09(f) After infield fly
7.12
Legal following first touch of fly ball
To confuse defense
7.05(b-c)
SB-8.02(a).1
7.04(a)
Number scored at completion of game
7.05(d-g)
7.07
4.10(e),
Awarded one base only if forced
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
7.02,
15-run rule
Rings
7.05(h-j),
SB-8.02(a).1
4.09(a).EX.1
Abandons baseline
7.05(a)
Rosin
4.09(b)
(Cont'd)
7.10(b)
Does not score if third out is on
7.08(d).NOTE
7.04(a)
AST-12
Applied to ball
Ten-run rule
Awarded three bases
7.08(d),
7.01
7.02,
7.04(b), Awarded one base
After foul ball not caught
7.10(a)
10-run rule
Reverse base running
Rule book
Runner7.08(a).2
Assisted by base coach
AST-12
See Jewelry
4.11
Retouch
Required
Advances without liability to be put out Advances past base awarded
6.09(e-g),
Rules, situations not covered by
4.10(e),
Run
7.08(i)
AST-12
7.12
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
Rubber, pitcher's
AST-12
4.10(e),
Awarded four bases7.09(h)
Preceding runner fails to
AST-3
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
Runner from third and BR must advance to end game
Applied to glove
Preceding runner missing base
7.10(a)
Runner shall retouch bases in reverse order
BR before first base
7.02
4.09(a),
Flying start prohibited
9.01(c)
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
4.10(e),
7.08(i)
How one scores
Runner fails to, after catch
4.09(a).EX.2
Making travesty of game
Runner must retouch bases in reverse order
Fifteen-run rule
May be applied to hand
7.10(b)
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Hit by pitch while trying to score7.08(a).4
6.08(b)
7.09(j)
AST-SB-3.d,
6.04, Batter hit by pitch
5.09(c)
7.08(b), Interferes with fielder
Base breaks loose from its position
7.04(a)
7.03
SB-8.07(a)
7.09(b)
Interferes after being put out
7.08(c).AR.2,
BB-8.05.AR
6.08(b).AR
7.08(b),
BB-7.13(c)
Force re-instated if runner retreats across base
7.01
7.10(a)
Ball does not leave infield
Batting helmet required Courtesy runner prohibited
Batter hit by pitch not entitling to award
3.04
BB-7.13.NOTE.1
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
Umpire shall throw flag Runner is out
Uncaught third strike
7.04(a)
7.04(b)
Batter hits ball
Fails to touch awarded base
SB-8.07(a)
Runner (Cont'd)
7.08(k),
7.08(e)
5.09(a),
May advance after foul ball caught
Leaves base early
5.09(e)
6.05(l)
6.05(g)
7.08(e)
BB-5.09(h)
Batter intentionally deflects foul ball
BB-7.13(a)
7.09(j)
Batter becomes
Home run
Interference by preceding7.09(f)
Force removed when runner touches base Forced to advance
7.08(e)
SB-7.08(a).5
Fails to retouch base after catch
Foul ball
7.09(c)
7.08(e)
7.08(c).AR.3
Fails to touch home plate
Intentional interference with double play
Batter interferes with play at plate
SB-8.04(b)
Fails to touch base
6.05(h),
1.06.NOTE.1,
7.08(d).NOTE
1.16
No pitch
Following runner out when tagged when two on a base
Force removed if following runner out
7.10(b)7.04.NOTE,
Interferes with thrown ball
Batter does not hit ball
7.08(a).3
BB-7.13(c)
Fair ball touches fielder
Does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder with ball
Fielder falls into stands or dugout after catch
Head-first slide
Dropped ball
Balk
7.08(d),
Flying start prohibited
7.10(d)
Base tagged before reaching
Loses right to base
Bat touches ball second time
7.09(e)
7.05(a)
BB-7.13(b)
6.05(m),
7.10(a)
7.08(g),
6.09
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6.05(m),
7.08(j),
Passes preceding runner
2.00 CATCH
Must touch bases in order
Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls) Overrunning or over-sliding first base
7.08(c)
On runner not being played upon
7.04.NOTE,
On runner being played upon
5.09(g)
Touched by infield fly while on base
BB-5.09(h)
7.02
3.08(a).4
Touched by infield fly while off base6.08(d),
7.10(b)
Touched by fair ball before passes fielder
7.09.PENALTY
7.10(b).AR.1
AST-10(g),
Two runners occupying base
7.10(b).AR.2
2.00 INFIELD FLY
May leave base when fly ball first touched
Runs bases in reverse order
May not return to previous base
2.00 INTERFERENCE
7.08(h)4.11(c).AR,
Tagged while off base
7.10(d)
Runner
Runners
5.09(b)
Special pinch
6.05(l)
AST-SB-3.d,
7.08(c).EX,
(Cont'd)
4.09(b)
Slides head-first while advancing
Must retouch bases in reverse order
7.08(i) Runs out of baseline to avoid tag
Out for batter's interference
May advance when fly ball first touched
7.06(a)
7.12
2.00 CATCH,
Pitch lodges in equipment
Must return if interference is called
7.03
Starts toward bench
7.03
Umpire interferes with catcher's throw
7.08(e)
7.09(k)
Retouch missed base during dead ball
Preceding runner fails to touch or retouch base
7.08(f).NOTE.1
Substitute, unannounced
6.09(c)
7.08(a).17.08(a).4
Unannounced substitution
7.08(j-k),
Pitch touches runner in strike zone
AST-SB-3.e
5.09(a)
7.02
Preceding runner entitled to base
7.14,
Must immediately advance or retreat
5.09(f)
7.08(d).NOTE
Misses base SB-7.08(a).5
5.09(f).NOTE
Out on interference
7.08(c).AR.1
7.08(f).EX
May advance on infield fly
3.08(a).4
Tagged before reaching base
Refuses to advance
Touched by fair ball
Preceding, interference
Pitch touches batter6.05(m)
Touched by fair ball after passes fielder
7.09(g)
AST-BB-3.d,
7.01
7.08(f),
Obstruction
Touched by ball deflected by infielder
7.06(b)
7.10(c)
Pitch touches runner while trying to score
Missed base, following runner scores
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Minimum games per week
9.01(c)
Reg.VII(e),
Reg.V
4.05(c)
Situations not covered by rules
Awarded one base
2.00 FORFEITED GAME
Removable cleats
Metal spikes or cleats
Reg.VIII(e)
BB-8.01(b) Stretch prior to assuming
BB-8.01(b)
Reg.IV(a)
1.11(h-i),
1.04
Reg.IV(i)
Pitcher must take while on pitcher's plate
Season Minimum games per
May not go into from windup position
Running lane
BB-8.01(b)
To incite spectators
BB-8.01(a)
Dimension
1.11(h).AR
If stealing
Reg.II
Age requirements
Pitcher must come to complete stop (I/J/S)
7.04(c)
Runners
Signs
1.11(g)
Second base
School
Of a forfeited game
Shoulder patch, Little League
Set position
Reg.VII(b)
Base coaches must remain in coaches' box
Selection of players1.06
Pitcher may pitch, step off or throw to base
Definition
Reg.II
4.06(1)
Reg.VII(e),
1.11(g)
How a team scores 4.09(a)
Mandatory play
Pitcher does not stop
BB-8.01(b)
Reg.VIII(e)
6.05(j)
BB-8.01
Minimum games per season
Pitcher need not come to complete stop (M/M)BB-8.01(b)
Reg.VII(a)
1.11(a).2
Awarded one base only if forced
Toe plate
Batter runs outside
Senior League division
Size
Shoe
Reg.VII(a)
Split
Residency
Nothing attached to other than toe plate
Score
Split schedule
Must disengage its anchor
9.06
Schedule
(Cont'd)
Player Residency
BB-8.05(m)
5.09(a)
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Pitch touches runner in strike zone
9.03(d).1
Starting pitcher
3.16
Head-first
9.01(d),
Must pitch to first batter
Special games
3.05(a)
Teams take positions
AST-10(i)
Catcher interferes with batter during
Unruly
No "must slide" rule
Strike
See Shoe
Cannot be in game with substitute
3.05(a)
Size
AST-10(b)
2.00 INTERFERENCE,
Injured
Softball
BB-5.09(h)
1.06
AST-10(i)
Unsportsmanlike conduct
7.08(a).3
Squeeze play
Snap throw
Slide
On field
Stealing signs
6.05(m),
Starting the game
Sleeve
4.01(a-c),
Batting out of order
Re-entry
Spikes
AST-10(g),
7.08(a).4
Base
4.03,
Pitch touches runner while trying to score
4.06(1)
6.05(m)
Stretch position
May re-enter once
9.01(g)
4.03(a-c)
Spectators
7.08(g)
Starting player
Special pinch runner
3.18 League must keep off field
See Ball (equipment)
Official designated
7.14,
See Set position
Must re-enter in original position in batting order
See Uniform
(Cont'd)
Runner does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder
AST-BB-3.d,
9.01(f)
7.04(c)
7.07
4.02
7.08(a).3
Home plate
AST-SB-3.e
BB-8.01(c)
AST-SB-3.f
Interference
Plate meeting
Reg.IX
Position of the players
3.05(a)
AST-BB-3.3,
3.18
Manager, coach or player incites
6.07(b)
Catcher's interference during
Managers/coaches shall not address/mingle with
1.05
AST-10(e)
Team may refuse to play until cleared
4.01,
3.09
Batter interferes with
3.03,
Stolen base
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2.00 STRIKE ZONE
Regular season rules
9.03(d).5
In suspended gamesSR-3.03(c)
4.01
Designated hitter
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,
7.14,
2.00 BALL, Pitch touches batter in strike zone
AST-11
Substitute player
Foul tip
3.03.NOTE.2
Substitute must complete mandatory play
Definition Determined according to batter's normal stance
AST-10
AST-3.c
Batter touched by third
3.08
Bunt must be called a strike if bat is not removed from zone
Automatic
Umpire-in-chief calls
May not re-enter
3.03.NOTE.1
3.06
AST-SB-3.e
2.00 STRIKE
BB-8.05.PENALTY
4.12, BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3
Touches batter
Pitch touches runner while trying to score
(Cont'd)
6.08(b).NOTE
Pitching eligibility
Passes through strike zone
3.03,
Umpire shall immediately announce
Pitch count
Batter hit by pitch in strike zone
6.02(c),
AST-10(i)
Special pinch runner
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
4.10(d)
6.05(e)
BB-5.09(h)
Resumed from point of suspension
Unannounced
Tournament rules
Substitution
9.03(d).2
Balk neither ball nor strike
Must meet mandatory play before being removed
Manager must immediately report
3.07
Foul ball with two strikes
AST-10(g),
AST-BB-4(h-i),
Game coordinator not present
Defensive while on defense, offensive while at bat
4.04
4.11(e),
2.00 STRIKE
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
Foul ball with less than two strikes
Players not on original lineup may be added
AST-3.a
3.08(b)
9.04(a).1
SB-2.00 BUNT
4.11(e),
4.12
2.00 STRIKE
Takes replaced player's place in batting order
3.03(f),
SB-Reg.VI(e).1-2,
Shall be resumed
AST-10(b) Regular season rules Multiple substitution
6.05(m),
AST-10(d)
Third strike not caught
4.10(d),
AST-10(c)
Suspended game
2.00 STRIKE
AST-BB-3.d,
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
2.00 STRIKE ZONE
4.12
6.08(b).1 2.00 IN FLIGHT,
Strike
2.00 STRIKE
Cannot be in game with starter AST-10(e)
Game coordinator sole judge as to whether to resume
Strike zone
Unannounced, play on
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1.01
SB-Reg.VII(j)
4.15(3)
Girls softball teams may not play boy's softball teams
2.00 BATTING ORDER
Tag
Reg.IV(g)
(Cont'd)
Umpire sole judge as to whether to resume
SB-1.10.NOTE.2
2.00 FOUL BALL
3.10(b)
1.11(a).3 Color, pitcher's
Bunts prohibited
Unruly spectators
6.05(i) Of batter before reaching first
Runner tagged while off base
Team
2.00 FOUL BALL
3.17
Batting order shall contain entire roster
3.18
4.15(6)
Willfully and persistently violates rules
All players shall play defensively
Must have at least nine players
7.08(a).1
Minimum/maximum participants of particular league age.
Non-competitive minors may use more than nine players
BB-1.10.NOTE.3,
Delays game
4.15(1)
4.12
2.00 BUNT
7.08(e)
Refuses to start play
Ball travels less than 15 feet
Tee-ball division
Suspended game
Bat marking
Age requirements
1.01,
Unable to field nine players
4.07
Roster filing dates
3.03.NOTE.3,
Tournament rules
Fake tag considered obstruction
AST-17
Refuses to remove player from game Refuses to continue play
Bat hits tee
Tag-up See Retouch
Suspension
AST-11
Runner tagged before reaching base
Tournament
Reg.IV(a)
4.15(2)
Reg.III(c)
9.01(g)
All players on roster have batted
Reg.V
Base tagged before runner reaching
AST-10(a)
5.07
Reg.III(a) Selection of players
Recommended uniform for Minor and Tee-ball divisions
Roster size
2.00 OBSTRUCTION7.08(e)
4.15(5)
1.01
May refuse to play unless field cleared of spectators
3.10(b)
4.15(4)
1.11(b)
Shall not be called for at least 30 minutes
One game, following ejection
Refuses to resume play within one minute
4.16
Substitutions
Runner runs out of baseline to avoid
Tee-ball may use more than nine players
T-shirt
7.08(c)
4.17,
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Half-swings prohibited
Third strike
4.09(a).EX.1,
6.05(b)
6.05(b)
Tee-ball division
Third out
Not caught, batter becomes runner
6.05(b)
1.11(b)
Batter enters dead ball territory on dropped
Reg.XIV(d)
AST-12
5.07
Dropped6.05(c)
7.12
Must disengage its anchor
Reg.IV(i)
Dimension
Manager/coach may be on field
6.05(c)
1.06
No protests allowed No penalty for batting out of order
2.00 INFIELD FLY
6.07.NOTE
T-shirt and cap recommended uniform
6.05(b).AR
League to determine length of
Fielder deflects with thrown glove
1.02
Reg.XVII
Not caught (J/S)
Nullifies run(s) scored if...
5.08
2.00 BUNT
6.05(j)
Accidentally touches base coach or umpire
1.06
Infield fly rule does not apply
Batter out when caught (I/J/S/Majors)
6.09(b)
Appeal following
Throw
1.01
6.05(i)
2.00 STRIKE
Batter enters dugout on dropped
Television
6.05(b)
7.05(e)
BB-8.01(g)
Run(s) score if cross plate before
Mandatory play
Only one base on overthrow
Completely within infield
Following runner cannot score
4.10(e),
Dropped (I/J/S)6.05(i),
Tournament play prohibited
Recommend no score be kept
Teams change sides
Batter runs outside
Ten-run rule
6.05(b).AR
Pitcher must keep both feet on pitcher's plate
7.10.NOTE.1
4.19(h)
Three-foot lane
Dropped (J/S)
AST-3.c
7.05.NOTE.23.17
May use more than nine players
4.09(a).EX.3,
Not caught (I/J/S)
Batter out if tagged before reaching first (I/J/S)
Only one player in catcher's position
1.04
Batter starts for bench on dropped
League determines if strikeouts allowed
4.09(a).EX.2,
6.05(b).AR
4.10(f)
Batter out whether caught or not (Minors)
7.124.09(a)
(Cont'd)
Third base
Reg.XV
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Try-outs
Tournament
Forfeits
BB-8.05(d)
4.10(f),
Practices
BB-8.01(b)
Tournament Director
Goes out of play
AST-15
4.11(e),
AST-6
AST-4(b)
Shall be resumed
4.09(a)
Reg.XVII(a-b)
Wild, by pitcher
Mandatory play
From set position
AST-SB-4(g)
Pitcher throws to unoccupied base Interference
Shall establish ground rules AST-3
4.10(b).1
4.12
7.05(g)
5.08,
Pitching in more than one game per day
How visitors win
Reg.XIV(e)
AST-3
7.05(g)
Sticks in fence
Base coaches
Snap throws by pitcher
3.15,
Toe plate
On first game
4.10(b).2
1.11(g)
Reg.VII(h),
Ground rules
Ball (equipment)
Pitching in consecutive gamesAST-BB-4(g)
AST-2
Tie game
7.05(g)
AST-SB-4(h)
Time limit
7.10
Fielder touches with detached equipment
Agreements between managers
Home team determined by coin flip
AST-5
Reg.XVII(a)
Reg.XVII(d)
Reg.XVII
Mandatory rest
AST-2
Pitching on consecutive days
AST-BB-4(f),
Fields are neutral
7.09(j)
Innings pitched per game
Reg.X(a),
Prohibited for Tee-ball
(Cont'd)
7.08(b),
Reg.VII(d)
4.11(e),
Tobacco use prohibited
AST-13,
Tournament rules
Halted by umpire
AST-9
4.12
How home team wins
AST-4(e)
AST-1
BB-8.01(c)
Offensive timeout
Throw
AST-10(c),
Reg.X(c) On games
BB-8.01(e)
AST-8 Injury to playerAST-SB-4(f)
Timing play
Goes out of play during appeal
Expenses
Pitcher may not pitch elsewhere during
Hits slanting portion of backstop
7.05(d)
AST-7
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5.09(b)
Time limits
Substitution
Tournament rules
Examines ball
Calls "Play"
AST-4
Reg.IV(f)
Detects intentional damage to ball
Appointed by League President
5.02,
3.02
4.10(a),
3.06
AST-13
Decision appealed
Visits to pitcher
To eject personnel
Suspended game
Trophies
9.01(b)
AST-3
Determines strike zone based on batter's normal stance
4.19(a),
Calls game
Majors and up must attend
AST-17
Calls "Play" to start game
Conflicting decisions
9.02(a)
AST-BB-3.3,
5.10(e)
May ask for assistance
Field, duties
5.08
Authority
2.00 STRIKE ZONE
Accidentally touched by pitch or throw
9.01(f),
Interference
Trips to mound
SuspensionAST-11
4.01(d) Judgment calls final
Manager must immediately reports substitutions to
Consults with manager
9.01(d),
Is in charge of game once home team lineup received
Try-outs
Different calls made
To enforce rules, penalties
5.11
3.01(d)
Judgment calls not protestable
9.01(a)
3.12,
At least one must be adult
2.00 INTERFERENCE,
9.02(b)
Halts regulation tie game
Dangling throat guard recommended
Umpire
5.10(c)
5.02
9.01(a).NOTE
Interferes with catcher's throw
9.01(c)
Regulation game
9.04(b)
5.01
9.02(c)
4.11(e)
AST-7
To rule on points not covered in rules
Pitching rules
9.04(c)5.10(e)
AST-10
3.12,
(Cont'd)
6.08(d)
4.10,
Replayed game
See Visit to pitcher
AST-SB-3.f
9.01(a),
AST-13
Calls "Time"
AST-14
Additional balls must be available
AST-13
Injury
9.04(c)
Rule book must be present at site
Casts prohibited on field 1.11(k)
Reg.XII
AST-A
9.03(a)
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(Cont'd)
Shall call "Time" when play suspended
6.09(c)
9.04(a).3
4.19(e)
Calls balls and strikes
More than one available
Reports ejections to league
Touched by fair ball after passes fielder
Representative of league and Little League Baseball
Shall provide pitcher replacement ball on request
5.10(g)
5.09(e) Shall throw flag when runner leaves early
Shall consult with partners in protest situation
9.05(a-b)
Makes all decisions on batters
Shall have at least two alternate balls
4.01(c)
Shall not call game for at least 30 minutes
9.03(a)
4.19.NOTE.2
3.12
4.05(a)
Touched by fair ball
Informs official scorer of lineup changes
Remove base coach from box
May not overrule another umpire
Shall immediately announce each substitution
Should inspect equipment
Responsible for maintaining discipline and order
Reg.XIV(a)
May clear bench
3.03.NOTE.2
Only one available
Umpire
Sole judge of fitness of field after game begins
Duties
Sole judge of fitness of balls for play
5.10(h)
BB-7.13.NOTE.1
9.02(d)
3.01(e)
9.03(d)
9.01(b)
Umpire, plate
Shall call "Play" to resume play
Must file written report of forfeit
3.01(e).3
3.074.01
Shall call time only for reasons listed
3.12
9.04(a).2
9.01(a).NOTE
4.19(c)
Umpire's copy of batting order is the official one
3.01(a)
6.08(d)
4.18
9.02(c)
9.04(a)
5.09(f) To take steps to avoid protests
Calls fair and foul balls
4.08
Positioned behind catcher
Shall receive supply of balls Shall replace ball unfit for use
4.14
Shall meet managers at plate before game
Orders person off the field
3.01(c)
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Touched by fair ball before passes fielder
Multiple substitution
Must submit report of protest
3.10(b)
Shall wait for runners to return after foul ball
9.04(a).1
May not be replaced unless ill
Orders lights turned on
9.04(a)
3.10(b)
3.01(c)
9.03(b)
3.01(e).2
9.04(a).4
No adults available
Required equipment9.01(a)
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4.06,
1.11(a).3
Duties
Little League shoulder patch
1.11(c)
3.08(a).4
9.05(b),
Fielder
1.11(a).1
Metal items
1.11(c)
Player
Unsportsmanlike conduct
SB-1.11(j).AR
Sleeve length
Must be provided by league Neoprene sleeves for pitcher
Coach
Tape or other material prohibited
Manager
9.03(c)
Sleeves must not be ragged, frayed or slit
Announce ground rules
1.11(a).1-3,
3.08(a).33.08(a).2
Pitcher's undershirt
SB-1.11(a).1
Bench
1.11(a).2
9.03(c).1
1.11(g)
9.03(d).4,
Color, pitcher's T-shirt or undershirt
Used in catch
Description of legal1.11(f)
1.11(d)
1.11(b) Metal on uniform
Reg.XIV(a)
1.11(b-j)
1.11(a).3
4.05(a)
1.11(a).3
Jewelry prohibited
Batter
Coach's
Conduct of the game
Pattern resembling baseball prohibited
Ejection
Toe plate on shoes
Manager's
1.11(b)
2.00 CATCH
Property of league
T-shirt color, pitcher
Hats or visors optional
AST-SB-3.f
Undershirt color, pitcher
1.11(f)
9.03(c).3
1.11(a).3
Umpire-in-chief
Uniform
1.11(g)
Unannounced substitution
3.08(a).1
BB-1.11(a).3
Reg.XIV(a)
1.11(i)
Runner
1.11(e)
9.01(d),
Color, pitcher's
AST-BB-3.3,
1.11(a).3
1.11(i)
Glass buttons prohibited
One umpire designated
Reg.XIV(a)
Undershirt
9.03(b)
1.11(j)
Required for base coach
BB-1.11(a).3
Pitcher
Pitcher's T-shirt
Players shall wear identical, numbered uniforms
White undershirts for pitcher
Shoes
1.11(a).3
4.08
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Pitcher defaces ball
Umpire
BB-8.02(a).2,
(Cont'd)
Intentional illegal pitch
Release after catch
8.06,
8.06(b),8.06(c)
Weather
BB-8.02(a).1 Pitcher brings hand to mouth
Pitcher rubs ball on glove, person or clothing
Intentional damage to ball
BB-8.02(a).3, Spitball
9.01(d),
Pitcher spits on ball
AST-SB-3.f
Not charged to evaluate injury
Any player may be included
4.06
SB-8.03(a)
BB-8.02(c)
4.08
Visiting team
4.06
Unsportsmanlike conduct
4.12
8.06(a),
Stealing signs
How they win
Walk
Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter
8.02(b)
USABat marking
3.02
May include any other player(s)
Inducing balk Delay of game
BB-8.03,
AST-7
Bench shows violent disapproval of umpire's callWarning
8.06.AR.18.06.AR.1
5.10(a)
8.06(d)
3.10(b)
AST-7
Makes further play impossible
Maximum per same batter
Reg.XIV(a)
8.06(d)
Warning
4.01(d),
BB-8.02(a).5,
4.11(d).EX
3.17
Pitcher expectorates on ball
Vapers prohibited
BB-8.02(a).3
Any other player(s) may be included
Warm-up pitches
Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball
8.02(b)
AST-BB-3.3,
See Jewelry
Visit to pitcher
See Base on balls
May include any player
Walkie-talkies
Voluntary
Game suspended due to
2.00 CATCH
BB-8.02(a).6
Week
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Minimum 30 minute wait
At mound
AST-7 AST-7 Maximum to pitcher per inning
Maximum to pitcher per game
Not charged when pitcher removed
Watches
BB-1.10
SB-8.02(a).1
3.10(b),
Reg.XIV(e)
4.11(b)
4.06
BB-8.02(a).3
Takes lead in incomplete inning
SB-8.02(a).3
BB-8.02(a).4
AST-7
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1.03
9.01(a)
1.03 Of game
SB-8.02(a).2
No limit of pitchers per
SB-1.15(c),
7.05.NOTE.1 Batting out of order
May not go into set position from
Wild pitch
Serving as umpires Serving as coaches
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
BB-8.01(a)
Week
BB-8.01(a)
Determined by most runs scored
On award to batter
Definition
Reg.VII(b) Minimum games per
Wristbands
(Cont'd)
Pitcher
Pitcher may pitch, step off or throw to baseWinner
Youths
6.07(b)
See Strike zone
2.00 COACH
Zone, strike
BB-8.01(a)Windup position
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