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2019 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 © 2002-2019, Kevin D. Hunter All rights reserved.
Rev 201902231
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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
2019 Rule Change Summary
Reg IV(a) - BB Restrictions on pitchers subsequently catching.
Reg IV(c) - BB Restrictions on pitchers subsequently catching.
Reg VI(k) - BB Restrictions on double-header eligibility.
1.10 - BB Tee Ball bats may be used in Coach Pitch divisions.
1.10 - BB BBCOR bats may be used in Intermediate and Junior divisions.
2.00 DEAD BALL Definition added.
3.11 Deleted as redundant with 4.13.
4.12 - BB Restrictions on double-header eligibility.
8.01 Changes to rules about pitchers bring hands to the mouth.
8.06 Approved ruling regarding visits to the pitcher.
ASTManagers/Coaches
Teams with fewer than 12 players may only use 2 adults.
AST-4 - BB Restrictions on pitchers subsequently catching.
AST-14 New tie-breaker rule.
Reg.XIV(e)
Adult
9.03(a)
Reg.IV(b)
Ball must be live
7.08(j)
15-run rule
7.107.08(k)
1.04
First base
Alcohol use prohibited
Batter starts toward dugout
7.08(j),Abandoning a base
4.10(e),
10-run rule
9.02(b)
1.11(a).1-3,
7.10(c)
8-foot circle rule
7.05(a)
At least one umpire must be
7.10(d)
BB-Reg.VI(j),
Description of legal
3-foot lane
7.05(b)
At least one required on bench
Metal items
Minor division
1.11(b-j)
4.10(e),
SB-7.08(a).5
Adhesive substances
Apparel (uniform)
5-run limit per inning, Minors
For each regular season division
7.08(a).2
Reg.IV(e)
Tee-ball division
Batter runs outside
Home plate
6.05(j)
Reg.XI
5.07
SB-Reg.VI(a),
Thrown by fielder
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
AST-12
Fielder touches pitched ball with
5.07
4.05(b),
All players on roster have batted
League age defined
7.08(j)
Abandoning a base
9.03(d)
Appeal
AST-12
7.08(k),
Age requirements
Use prohibited
7.05(j)
6.07(b)
General
President must certify eligibility
Fielder touches thrown ball with
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
SB-1.11(j).AR
7.10(c)
7.05(d)
Reg.IV(c)
Reg.V(a).NOTE
5.07
Abandoning home plate
AST-SB-3.d,
Must play in Majors
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
Reg.XIV(d)
At end of inning
Batting out of order Conflict with rules
Dimension
Cannot pitch in Minors
Reg.IV(a)
Admission charge
9.01(a),
7.10
Abandoning first base
12-year-old
Proof of age required
None available to umpire
Fielder touches fair ball with
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7.12
Fourth out
BB-6.08(a).1,
7.10(a)
Not during dead ball
Unmistakable action
Must be made before defense leaves fair territory
7.12
Balk considered a play
Ambidextrous Pitcher
7.10.NOTE.2
Appeal must be made before
Arm
6.08(b)
7.10
7.10.NOTE.1
6.08(c)
Batted ball leaves playing area
Runner fails to touch awarded base
7.10(d)
Attempted play
6.07(b)
7.10
Umpire's decision
Award
Not considered a play
Runner fails to touch home plate
6.09(h)
Missed base
Batter hit by pitch
Defense may take one that gives it best advantage
5.02
7.10(c)
9.02(a)
9.02(b)
Defensive team errs while making
On runner missing base
7.08(j-k),
Runner fails to touch base
7.10,
7.12
Appeal
Fair ball touches runner or umpire before passes fielder
7.10.NOTE.2
Balk
Pitcher balks while making
BB-8.01(f)
Runner overrunning or over-sliding
5.02 During dead ball
7.10
6.09(e-f),
7.10(b)
On runner forced to advance
7.10
Runner misses base
Arguing balls and strikes
7.10(b)
Error during
Run(s) do not score if...
Judgment calls 9.02(a)
6.07(b).NOTE,
Base on balls
Umpire may ask for assistance
7.10.NOTE.1
SB-6.08(a)
7.10(b)
(Cont'd)
Verbal request
Artificial lights
4.09(a).EX.3,
7.04(a)
Third out
7.10
6.08(d)
7.10
7.10(d)
Catcher's interference
7.08(k),
7.08(d),
7.05(f)
7.10.NOTE.1 Must be made before next play
Improper batter
9.02(b) Made to umpire that made call
See Lights
7.10.NOTE.2
7.10.NOTE.2
7.08(d),
Runner fails to retouch base after catch
Fair ball deflected out of play
9.02(c)
5.09(a),
Runner starts toward dugout
Inadvertently stepping on base
4.09(a).EX.3,
7.04.NOTE
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Award
6.09(d)
Throw hits slanting part
7.05(c),
4.06(3)
(Cont'd)
7.04(a)
Fair ball leaves field
BB-6.08(a).2
4.03,
7.05.NOTE.2
7.05(h)
Two bases if fence less than 165/250 feet
Ignored if batter and runners advance
SB-8.01.PENALTY,
7.05.NOTE.1
BB-8.05(b)
5.09(c),
6.09(d)
Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls)
7.05(a)
Awards (trophies)
Counts for pitch count purposes
Batter steps out
BB-8.05(k)
7.05(g)1.04
Not in catcher's box
SB-8.05.PENALTY
Pitch goes out of play
6.06(c)
SB-7.04(d),
7.05(g) Throw goes out of play
6.05(m),
Distance to
Home run
Intentional base on balls
5.09(g)
Balk
Tee-ball, only one base on overthrow
During appeal
Intentional walk
To batter on wild pitch
7.06(a-b)
BB-8.05(k)4.03(a),
BB-8.05.AR
7.05(i) Pitch touches batter
Fielder throws glove
BB-8.01(d)
4.06,
Dead ball
BB-8.05.PENALTY
7.05(e)
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
Leaves catcher's box Interferes with batter
4.06(3)
Pitch lodges in umpire's mask
BB-6.08(a).2
Award
7.04(b)
Four bases
Pitch touches runner trying to score
Feint to second or third
Caused by manager, coach or player
BB-5.09(h)
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Backstop
Injured player
Runner fails to touch awarded base
Squeeze play
Reg.XII
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
7.04(a)
Neither ball nor strike
5.09(a)
7.10.NOTE.2
Backswing hits catcher
Pitch lodges in equipment
Illegal pitch
Obstruction
No penalty
7.07
7.08(c).AR.1
Runners forced to advance
5.10(c).1
7.04.NOTE,
2.00 BALK Must be runners on base to call
7.07
Fielder falls into stands or dugout
Catcher
BB-8.05.PENALTY
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Runner fails to touch awarded base
Does not stop in set position
BB-8.05(f)
7.05(a),
Defaced
BB-8.05(m)
Makes pitching motion not in contact with plate
Intentionally damaged by player
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Does stop in set position
Dropped by pitcher
BB-8.05(c)
Pitcher defaces
3.01(d)
BB-8.05.AR
BB-8.05(d)
Ball (equipment)
Not in contact with plate BB-8.05(g)
3.02
BB-8.01(a-b)
BB-8.01(d),
Not called in Majors and below
Feints to unoccupied base
Quick Pitch
Fails to step directly toward base
1.09,
Quick Pitch
Does not face batter
Leaves playing area
3.02
BB-8.05(d)
Fails to deliver ball
On or astride plate without ball
Does not step off with pivot foot
BB-8.05(i)
SB-8.01(u)
AST-1 Legal
(Cont'd) No penalty
BB-8.05(h)
Damaged1.09
7.05(f-h)
SB-8.02(a).1
1.09,
Color
SB-8.02(a).3
AST-1
League must have additional available
BB-8.02(a).2,
At least two alternate
Foreign substance on
3.01(e).2
3.02
BB-8.05.PENALTY
BB-8.05(a)
BB-8.01(c)
Throws to unoccupied base
BB-8.05(l)
Dimensions
(Cont'd)
Snap throws Removes hand from ball without pitching (I/J/S)
BB-8.01(d)
BB-8.01(b)
BB-8.02(a).5,
BB-8.01(d)
1.09,
BB-8.05(i)
Markings
2.00 BALK
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
Leaves playing field6.09(d-h),
BB-8.05,
Feints pitch off plate
BB-8.05(i)
3.01(e).1
Penalty
Hidden ball trick
3.01(e)
Pitcher Delays game
BB-8.05(b)
Balk
With bases unoccupied
Play follows
Does not step when throwing to base
AST-1
BB-8.05(i)
BB-8.01(c)
Feints to first base
Drops ball
Discolored
BB-8.05(e)
4.06(3)
BB-8.05(j),
Offense causes
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BB-8.01(d),Ball (equipment)
Pitch bounces through strike zone
BB-8.05(j), Pitcher must present in front of body
BB-2.00 BUNT.AR
Unfit for use3.01(c)
1.06
Pitcher expectorates on ballBB-8.04
2.00 BALL
Umpire-in-chief calls
First base completely within infield
Dislodged during play
(Cont'd)
Spitball
6.05(g)
Ball (penalty)
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
Dimensions
Batter does not attempt to avoid being hit by pitch
BB-8.02(a).4
Pitcher defaces ball
Breaks loose from its position
6.05(g)
BB-8.04
All are in fair territory
BB-8.02(a).6
Marked by white canvas or rubber covered bags
Touched by bat second time
Rosin may not be applied to
Base on balls awarded after four
Pitcher requests replacement
Pitcher brings hand to mouth
Pitcher drops while on pitcher's plate
BB-8.02(a).4
Pitch touches ground and bounces through strike zone
3.01(e).2
Pitch touches ground
BB-8.05(j),
Batter hit by bounced pitch
BB-8.05(e)
First, double
Pitcher rubs on glove, person or clothing
Quick Pitch with bases unoccupied
Double first base permissible at all levels
SB-8.01(u)
1.06.NOTE.1,
SB-8.01(f)
7.15
8.02(a).1
Location
Pitcher spits on ball
Umpire is sole judge of fitness
BB-8.05.PENALTY
1.06
1.06.NOTE.2
Rolls against dropped bat
Base tagged before runner reaching
Delay of game
7.08(c).AR.3
SB-8.01(u)
7.10(b)
6.08(b).NOTE
Pitcher delays game
BB-8.02(a).2,
2.00 BALL
BB-8.02(a).3
2.00 BALL
Missed by runner
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
BB-8.02(a).3 Pitcher rubs ball on glove, person or clothing
1.06
Dropped ball
SB-6.08(a)BB-8.01(d)
Balk neither ball nor strike
Slips from pitcher's hand
Base
3.01(e).3
SB-8.07(a)
1.06.NOTE.1
SB-8.02(a).1
Ball (pitch)
9.04(a).1
Ball outside strike zone while in bunt stance
BB-8.01(d),
SB-8.02(a).1
7.08(e)
BB-6.08(a).1,
1.06
Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball
BB-8.02(a).5
7.08(c).AR.2,
2.00 IN FLIGHT
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1.06
7.01
League may use two adult base coaches
Must disengage its anchor
Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times
Runner fails to touch
AST-3.b
Altered bat
(Cont'd)
Two runners occupying
Offensive team gathers around
5.08
Must remain in coaches' box
5.08
Runner must touch in order
SB-8.04(b)
1.16
Runner must retouch in reverse order
Base
7.10(c)
1.06
BB-8.05(d)
1.04
7.08(c).EX,
6.06(d),
2.00 BASE COACH
Pitcher feints to unoccupied
Runner may not return to previous7.02
7.10(d)
Position
Runner tagged before reaching base
4.05
Shall talk to own teammates only
7.03
1.16
Pitcher throws to unoccupied
Must be eligible players in uniform or adult
7.01
Interferes with thrown ball
7.08(k),
BB-8.05(c)
Runner tagged while off
7.09(d)
Leaves box to draw a throw
Runner overruns or over-slides first base
Unoccupied, pitcher throws to
4.05(d)
Confuses defense
Must be player in uniform or adult
Preceding runner entitled to
Accidentally touched by throw
7.08(c)
Unoccupied, pitcher feints to
Pitcher fails to step directly toward when throwing
BB-8.05(d)
7.04.NOTE
Size
7.09(h)
Remove from box
Runner acquires
7.09(h-i)
Third base completely within infield
Batting helmet required for players
7.01 Runner loses right to
1.06
6.06(d),
Runner fails to touch home plate Runner leaves early
4.05(c)
Interference
4.05(a) Shall not leave dugout until
Box dimensions
4.05(a)4.05(b)
7.08(j),
Illegal bat
May not change boxes during inning
Base coach
4.05(a)
BB-8.05(d)
Assists runner AST-3.b
7.08(c).AR.1
Batting helmet optional for adults
4.05
7.08(e) Runner overruns or over-slides first base (base on balls)
7.03
7.09(d)
7.09(i)
7.02
BB-8.05(d)
4.05(c).AR
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7.08(a).1
SB-6.08(a)
6.05(j)
2-3/4 diameter bats prohibited
Definition
7.05(i)
6.05(g)
BB-6.08(a).1,
Layout
Dropped in fair territory
(Cont'd)
7.06(b).NOTE.2
Base coach's box
1.10 Dimensions
AST-3.b
Hits tee in tee-ball
Baseball See Ball (equipment) Use of illegal pitch for
1.10
Forces in winning run
7.08(a).2
SB-1.10.NOTE.1 Altered
Intentional, catcher leaves box during
Two required4.05(a)
AST-3.b
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
8.02(b)
BB-1.10SB-1.10
Uniform required
Tournament
Must be removed
BB-1.10.NOTE.4,
Certification marks BPF marking
6.06(d),
Ball is alive and in play
4.05(c)
SB-6.08(a)
Definition
BB-1.10.NOTE.1
BB-6.08(a).2
2.00 FOUL BALL
Runner runs out of to avoid tag
Pitch lodges in umpire's mask
1.04
Batter-runner must be in running laneBaseline
Grip required for non-wood
Colored bats acceptable
SB-8.03(c)
1.04
BB-6.08(a).2,
Base coach
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
AST-6
Penalty
BB-6.08(a).1,
Must be removed
Composite prohibited
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL BAT
7.06(a-b) Blocked by fielder
Illegal
Dimensions
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
1.10
BB-1.10.NOTE.5
Runner abandons
2.00 BASE ON BALLS
4.03(a), Intentional
SB-1.10.NOTE.3
1.10,
Belongs to runner
BB-1.10.NOTE.5
Bat
1.10
6.06(d),
Base on balls
Base coach must remain in
1.10.AR
Bat ring
BB-8.05(k)
1.10,
4.05
Penalty
BBCOR marking
4.09(b)
Adhesive substances
No pitch required
To batter
Adhesive substances
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Enters dead ball territory on dropped third strike
Bat-boys, bat-girls prohibited
Fair ball touches
5.09(a),
Becomes a runner
6.08(c),
6.03
Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR)
BB-1.10.NOTE.3,
1.10
Distracted by fielder
7.05(b-c)
Becomes runner
6.05(c)
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
Bat ring
(Cont'd)
6.08(b)
6.08(b).AR
SB-6.08(a)
6.06(b)
6.07(a-c)
Pine tar
Catcher's interference
7.07,
Changes batter's boxes when pitcher is ready
Reg.XIV(b)
7.07
7.05(i),
Both feet inside batter's box
SB-6.08(a)
6.04,
Awarded first base
SB-1.10.NOTE.2
SB-1.10.NOTE.3
6.08(b).1
AST-3.a
AST-3.b
Not entitling to award Pitch is in strike zone
No attempt to avoid
Illegal bat
Bat touches ball second time
BB-1.10
Batter
Delays game
Thrown, interferes with defense
6.09
Base on balls
BB-6.08(a).1,
Touches ball second time Touched by catcher during pitch
BB-1.10
6.02(c),4.06(4)
6.05(g)
Bat
6.05(f)
6.08(b).2
7.05(d-g)
Pine tar
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
Bunts foul on third strike
5.06,
BB-1.10.NOTE.4,
7.05.NOTE.1
Bat Performance Factor (BPF)
Enters dugout on dropped third strike
7.04(c),
Illegal
6.04
Batting out of order
Tee-ball
AST-3.b
Dead ball
Legal
Awarded first base
Ejected
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
1.10
Altered bat
6.05(g)
7.05(j)
Hit by pitch
6.05(b).AR
Awarded three bases
BB-6.08(a).1,
SB-1.10
Catcher interferes with
6.08(b).AR
3.17,
6.08(b-d),
6.05(g).AR
(Cont'd)
2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT,
Painted wooden bats prohibited
6.08(c),
6.05(b).AR
7.05(a)
Completes time at bat
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
USABat marking
7.07
7.07
Awarded one base Awarded four bases
6.09(e-g), Awarded two bases
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Tagged before reaching first
4.09(a).EX.1
6.06(a)
Intentionally deflects foul ball
BB-6.08(a).2
Hit by pitch that bounces
First base tagged
Improper batter
6.05(h),
6.05(m)
When infield fly declared
2.00 IN FLIGHT
6.02(c),
Hit by pitch
Infielder intentionally drops fly ball
Out when enters dugout
6.05(a)
On-deck prohibited in Majors and below
Out before reaching first base
6.09(d)
6.07(b).1
On caught third strike (I/J/S/Majors)
Hits pitch that bounces
6.05(k)
Offers at pitch
7.09(g)
AST-3.b Bunted foul on third strike
Pitcher intentionally pitches at
6.05(b)
6.06(c),
Hits ball second time
For runner's interference
In box when third out is made
Hits ball over fence
6.08(b).2 Legal position
AST-3.a
Improper
6.05(g)
On dropped third strike
7.10(c)
7.09(b)
Overrunning or over-sliding first base
Interferes with play at plate
5.09(d),
6.06(d),
6.01(b).NOTE
AST-3.a
6.06(c).2,
Intentional base on balls
1.08
Interferes after being put out
7.09(f)
Batter
5.03
Leaves batter's box
2.00 STRIKE
6.09(b)
Must attempt to avoid being hit by pitch
6.05(b)
7.08(c).AR.1 7.08(j),
6.05(d)
On any third strike (Minors)
Altered bat
6.03
7.08(g),
Must keep foot in batter's box 6.02(c),
Interferes with catcher
AST-3.b
7.09(a)
6.05(c)
6.03,
2.00 BALL,
7.08(c).EX,
Hits ball with foot out of batter's box
6.06(d),
(Cont'd)
7.09(c)
Out of batter's box 6.06(a)
2.00 ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL,
6.05(e)
Out
2.00 IN FLIGHT
6.05(i)
BB-8.02(c)
Intentional interference with double playBB-6.08(a).2
2.00 BALL,
For preceding runner's interference
6.06(c).3
Illegal bat
7.09(e)
Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls)
6.05(i)
6.05(l)
During squeeze play
Intentional walk
Must vacate home plate
When fly ball caught
See Batting out of order, Improper batter
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6.05(g).AR
6.02(a)
Plate umpire makes all decisions on
6.06(b)
1.16 Mirror-like
6.06(c).1
Unannounced substitution
May not be painted or have tape or stickers
Runs outside running lane
4.06(3)
Batting glove
1.16
Shall take position in batter's box
Must meet NOCSAE standards
7.05.NOTE.1
Shall not leave batter's box
Interferes with catcher
2.00 IN FLIGHT
6.02(b).PENALTY
Third strike not caught
Pitcher balks
(Cont'd)
Lines are part of
Pitcher pitches
Batter/Runner
6.05(b).AR
3.05(b)
Starting pitcher must pitch to at least one
7.08(j)
3.05(a-b)
Starts for bench on dropped third strike
Defensive players may wear
6.05(f)
6.06(c).1
6.02(b)
6.09(b)6.01(b).NOTE
Pitcher pitches
1.16
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
6.02(c),
SB-1.15(d)
AST-3.a
4.06(3)
Batter's box
Starts toward bench
6.05(j)
6.03 Batter must keep foot in
6.06(c).3
2.00 BALL,
Base coaches may wear (adults)
6.03.AR
Batting Donut, use prohibited
Pitcher must pitch to at least one
1.16
Touched by fair ball
Pitcher
Swings at pitch that bounces
Batter
6.02(b).PENALTY3.08(a).2
See Batter
Throw to home plate
3.08(a).2
1.16
Batter changes while pitcher is ready
Substitute, unannounced
Third out made on runner
Steps out of batter's box
Pitcher balks
3.08(a).2
Thrown bat interferes with defense
1.16
Replacement pitcher must pitch to at least one
Batter steps out
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
Wild pitch
BB-1.15(b),
Takes position in batter's box
Interferes with catcher
9.04(a).3
3.05(a)
Base coaches must wear (children) Batters must wear
Batter takes position in
1.16
3.08(a).2
Batter shall have both feet inside
Batting helmet
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On stolen base
Passed ball
4.01(a-c)
Scorekeeper shall not call attention to
Detected before at-bat completed
6.07(b).NOTE
Illegal pitch
Shall be followed, except for substitutions
4.01(c)
BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution)
(Cont'd)
6.07(b).2
Umpire is in charge of game once home team lineup received
2.00 BATTING ORDER
6.07(b).2
Proper sequence for exchanging
4.046.01(a)
6.07(a)
On balk
6.07(b).NOTE
6.07(c)
All players in batting order
4.04
6.07(b)
3.03.NOTE.2
1.16
Batting helmet
On base on balls
Penalty
Shall be exchanged at plate meeting
6.07(b)
9.04(a).4
4.01(d)
Players order of appearance
On-deck batter must wear (I/J/S)
On passed ball
At-bat legalized
6.07(b).1
6.07(b)
1.16
4.01(a-c)
6.07.NOTE
6.07(b).2
6.07.NOTE
1.16
No penalty in Tee-ball
6.07(b).NOTE
Detected after next batter pitched to
Batting order
6.07(b)
Umpire shall not call attention to
On error
6.07(b).NOTE
Pitch thrown to next batter
Player removes
Runner advances
6.07(c)
Continuous
Batting out of order
6.01(a-b)
6.07(b).NOTE
Unannounced substitution
Player bats out of order
Wild pitch
4.04
On wild pitch
Proper batter called out
6.07.NOTE
Non-glare
4.01
6.07(b)
Players arriving late may be added
Plate umpire informs official scorer
On hit
Players arriving late may be added to
3.08(a).2
6.07(c)
On illegal pitch
Stolen base
Umpire's copy is the official one
BB-1.10
1.16.AR
Detected after at-bat completed
Each player shall bat in his/her position
Runners must wear
6.07(a-c)
6.07(b)
Multiple substitution
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7.08(j-k),
Cannot use cap, protector, pocket or uniform
7.05(j)7.05(d)
Buttons
Batter starts toward At least one adult required on
2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT,
Cap
Used in catch
3.10(b)
Coach leaves during altercation
4.05(b),
6.05(c)
Definition
BPF (Bat Performance Factor)
2.00 CATCH
3.17
AST-13
Pitch intentionally met
4.11(d)
Ball dropped in act of making a throw
SB-1.10
Casts prohibited on field
Not a strike if batter does not attempt contact
Mandatory 30 minute wait
AST-17
2.00 BUNT
4.10,
Fielder touches fair ball with
1.08 Positions
4.10(a),
BB-2.00 BUNT.AR
9.01(e),
2.00 CATCH
Minimum distance from baselines
AST-17
Foul on third strikeBunt
9.01(e),
Thrown by fielder
4.08
Must be called a strike if bat is not removed from zone
Occupants show violent disapproval of umpire's call
9.01(e),
7.10(d)
Fielder falls into
7.05(a)
Only eligible players, managers and coaches permitted on
See Uniform
Worn by managers and coaches
2.00 INFIELD FLY
SB-2.00 BUNT
Reg.XIV(d)7.08(j)
Bench
Home team takes lead
4.08
Inactive players must be on
7.05(j)
4.11(c).NOTE
Used to touch throw Used to touch pitched
7.05(b)
3.17
Before becomes regulation
1.087.04(b)
Shortened by weather, light failure, etc.
2.00 CATCH
Not more than two coaches allowed1.08
7.05(b)
Runner starts toward
Player leaves during altercation
4.10(d)
4.10(c-d)
AST-17 Manager leaves during altercation
Catch
Fencing required
2.00 CATCH
Fielder touches thrown ball with
Used to touch batted ball
Called game
Umpire may clear bench
Regulation
7.05(d)
1.11(k)
3.17
1.11(i)
Fielder touches pitched ball with
Umpire suspends play
Not an infield fly
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1.12
Umpire interferes with catcher's throw
SB-1.12
Shall be in catcher's box
SB-8.01(i).AR
Interferes with batter before pitch
(Cont'd)
Pitcher cannot play after pitching 41 pitches
Catcher
Interferes during squeeze play
SB-8.01(i)
In position, defined7.07
Glove
Fielder falls into stands or dugout after
BB-Reg.VI(a)
1.17
Blocks plate illegally
1.17
1.12
Cup required
Shin guards required
7.08(d),
2.00 CATCH
2.00 CATCH Involving more than one fielder
Player drops ball following collision
Dimensions
7.09(a)
Throat guard required
4.03(a),
Voluntary release
Batter interferes with
Intentional release
2.00 CATCH
SB-8.04(c)
4.03(a),
BB-Reg.VI(c)
Catcher outside
2.00 CATCH,
5.09(g)
AST-BB-4(d).NOTE, BB-8.05(k)
BB-8.05(k)
6.08(c),
6.05(k)
Chest protector required
Player steps into dead ball territory after catch
7.04(c),
Cap, pocket or uniform used
BB-8.05(k)
2.00 INFIELD FLY
Cannot pitch after catching four or more innings
Catcher's box
Interferes with batter
5.10(f)
Catch
Runners may leave base when ball first touched
Ball touches offensive player or umpire
Catcher shall be in
6.06(c),
4.03(a),
Player falls into stands after catch
May wear first baseman's or fielder's glove
7.04(b)
BB-6.08(c).AR.2
1.17
1.17
6.06(c).2,
7.10(a)
2.00 CATCH
SB-8.04(c)
7.07
Skullcap prohibited
Infielder intentionally drops
Player falls over fence after catch
1.17
Leaves box during intentional base on balls
Ball lodges in equipment
Runner fails to retouch base after catch
4.03(a),
Considered infielder for infield fly
Helmet required
2.00 CATCH
Runners may advance when ball first touched
Outside catcher's box
1.17
5.10(f)
2.00 CATCH
Balk
5.10(f)
7.06(a)
5.09(b)
BB-8.05(k)
Mitt
1.04
2.00 CATCH
7.08(d).NOTE
Not a catch if
2.00 OBSTRUCTION,
Must be in position to receive pitch
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Not more than two allowed
Conduct, unsportsmanlike
Derogatory language
1.17
3.17
3.09
Casts prohibited on field 1.11(k)
1.12
Must have dangling throat guard
Catcher's interference
3.09,
Reg.XIV(a)
Youths
Leaves position during altercation
Manager requests "Time" for
9.02(a) Shall not sit in stands Unsportsmanlike conduct
Defensive
Hockey-style permitted
Reg.XI
9.01(e),4.06(1)
2.00 COACH
Catcher's mitt
5.10(d)
4.06(3)
Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators
Reg.XIV(e)
4.05(b)
Hockey-style requires throat guard
1.15(a)
Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game4.07
Color
Commercialization
2.00 MANAGER
May not warm up pitcher
Cigarettes prohibited
1.17.AR
Assumes responsibilities of manager
Incites spectators
4.07
4.07
Charge, admission
See Shoe
Reg.XIV(a)
4.06(2)
Cleats
Catcher's mask
Reg.XIII
3.17
Cellular phones
Ejected, suspended for at least next game
Coach
1.17 Must have NOCSAE stamp
Ejection
AST-17
May not be painted or have stickers
1.17
8.06
Causes illegal pitch or balk
Pitcher's glove
Reg.III(d).NOTE.3Concussions
4.07 Ejected, must leave field
1.17
Shall not address/mingle with spectators
4.06(4)
May be on field in Minors and Tee-ball
2.00 COACH
6.08(c)
1.17.AR
Conference
At least one adult required
Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times Reg.XIV(f)Reg.XIV(d)
3.09
Catcher's helmet
See Catcher's helmet
Skullcap prohibited
2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT,
5.10(g)
Ejected, pre-game and post-game
4.06(2) Distracts batter
Shall not object to judgment call
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Darkness
Innings per, Pitcher
Batter intentionally deflects foul ball
5.10(d)
No bases to be run
6.08(b),
7.07
SB-Reg.VI(b)
2.00 STRIKE Bunted foul on third strike
4.12
Foul ball not caught
Appeal not allowed during
Conference
Fair ball touches runner or umpire
5.10(d)
BB-8.05,
9.04(c)
7.10(b)
Bat touches ball second time
Reg.X(a)
6.05(h),
Awards during
5.10(c)
Crow hop
SB-Reg.VI(b)Day
Batter hit by pitch
Darkness
5.10(b)
Conflicting decisions by umpire
Courtesy runner prohibited
Catcher interferes with batter
No appeals during
7.09(b)
5.09(c),
Free substitution if using
Continuous batting order
4.14
Illegal pitch
7.09.PENALTY
Required at Minor level and below
5.09(f)
BB-8.05.PENALTY5.02
Injury to umpire
Light failure
4.044.04
SB-8.04(c)
Dead ball
7.10.NOTE.2
Batter hits ball with foot out of box
6.05(k)
6.08(b).AR
Ejection
Intentional interference with double play
6.05(g)
5.10(a)
5.09(d)
SB-2.00 CROW HOP,
Catcher outside catcher's box
Makes further play impossible
7.08(f).NOTE.2
(Cont'd)
7.09(f-g)
5.09(e)
3.04
Causes game to be suspended
7.10,5.02
Manager requests "Time" for conference
5.09(a-h)
Pitcher, innings per
Umpire to order lights on
5.09(a),
Curfew
Balk
5.10(g)
5.09(c),
5.10(a)
Only one offensive conference per inning
Allowed at all levels
5.02
BB-8.05.PENALTY Infielder intentionally drops fly ball
Interference
Ball becomes dead when...
3.15,2.00 INTERFERENCE,
Fan interference 3.16
No appeal during
4.04
Injury to player
Fair ball touches two runners
SB-8.01(r)
5.10(c)
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Runner makes travesty of game
Delay of game
8.02(b)
5.11
8.06(d)
Must appeal before leaving fair territory
SB-8.04(a)
(Cont'd)
7.06(a)
SB-8.04(b) SB-7.13
4.15(6)
Pitch touches runner trying to score
SB-7.08(a).5,
5.09(a)
Umpire calls "Time" 5.02,
AST-SB-3.d,
Dead ball area
7.10(b).AR.2
BB-5.09(h)
7.07,
2.00 DEAD BALL AREA
Pitch touches batter
Errs during appeal
Team delays game
Runner touched by fair ball3.16
Any player may be included in visit to pitcher
Defense
Defensive team
Umpire examines ball
AST-3.a
Spectator interference
5.10(a)
1.16
7.05(g)
5.10(f) Resuming play Player falls into stands
BB-5.09(h)7.05(g)
May take appeal that gives it best advantage
6.05(m)
Batter leaves batters box
5.10(e)
Balk during throw to base
2.00 STRIKE,
Definition
7.10.NOTE.1
5.10(e)3.12,
No runner may be put out
6.02(c),
Umpire shall call time only for reasons listed
5.09(g)
Pitcher
Squeeze play
Protective helmets
Runner may not retouch missed base
7.08(i)
Pitcher throws to other fielders
Umpire interferes with catcher's throw
Pitch goes out of play
5.10(g)
7.10
Throw hits slanting part of backstop
Weather
5.10
7.05(h)
BB-8.05(h),
Dead ball
7.02
Runner leaves base early
Obstruction
Delayed dead ballBB-8.05.AR
5.11
Runner may go directly back to original base
Pitch lodges in equipment
Umpire orders person off field
Umpire consults with manager
AST-7
7.10.NOTE.1
Pitcher delivers during
Runner leaves early
Any other player(s) may be included in visit to pitcher
5.10(h)
5.02
5.09(b)
Pitcher must be on plate to resume play
SB-8.01(v)
Pitch touches runner in strike zone
Throw goes out of play
7.08(f)
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2.00 DOUBLE PLAY
1.06
(Cont'd)
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,
2.00 DROPPED BALL
BB-8.01(b)
Designated hitter
7.08(f).NOTE.1
AST-1
Definition
Player not in batting order
Home plate
Baseball
Catcher's box
Definition
7.09(f)
Runner assisted by base coach
Delayed dead ball
2.00 DOUBLE PLAY
Penalty
During All-Star Tournament
Glove
Hands must be dropped
1.12,
BB-8.01(a)
Applies before and during delivery
Base coach's box
Double play
1.09,
SB-8.07(a)
SB-Reg.VI(e).3
Reverse
Use prohibited
1.05
Declared at start of game
Substitution
Double first base
Of field
AST-1
Preceding runner interferes
Softball
1.041.04
6.05(l)
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
1.07
Ball
7.09(h)
Set position
1.13
SR-3.03(b)
2.00 DOUBLE PLAY
To backstop
Doubleheaders
First baseman's mitt
BB-8.01
SB-8.07(a)
Distance
Runner off base touched by infield fly
SR-3.03(a),
Dimensions
Dropped ball
Re-entry
1.09,1.10
SR-3.03(c)
1.09,
7.06(b)
1.14
4.13, Reg.VII(d),
AST-10(h)
AST-1
Force
Windup position
1.13,
SR-3.03(c)
1.12
SR-3.03(a)
To outfield fence
Disengaging from pitcher's plate
7.09(g) Batter intentionally interferes with
1.04
Runner intentionally interferes with
Bat
Base
7.15
Donut, batting
Obstruction
1.04
1.04
Pitcher's plate
Catcher's mitt
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3.03.NOTE.3,
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
9.02(a)
Individual must leave field
Majors and up must attend tryouts
Ejection
6.05(b).AR
Arguing balls and strikes
Reg.XIV(e)
8.02(b)
Player ejected not eligible for re-entry
Eight-foot circle rule
9.01(d),
AST-10(a)
9.01(d),
9.03(d).4,
3.02
4.07
Batter out (Minors)
When batter may run
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter
Dropped third strike
Inducing balk
Out-of-boundary
See Bench
9.01(d),
Derogatory language During play
SB-Reg.VI(b),
9.05(b),
4.06(2)
AST-SB-3.f
AST-3.b
Unsportsmanlike conduct
3.03.NOTE.3,
Individual suspended for at least next game
Delay of game
Pitcher defaces ball
4.16
Dugout
4.07
Pitcher, after forfeit
BB-8.02(c)
Batter starts for bench
Eligibility
4.17,
Individual must appear before board
SB-8.02(a).3
6.06(d),
I/J/S
Report to league
AST-BB-3.3,
7.05(i)
Less than nine eligible players remaining
Pitcher
AST-SB-3.f
Individual may not be present at facility for next game
9.05(a-b)
Penalty
AST-BB-3.3,
AST-SB-3.f
AST-3.b
8.02(b)
4.08,
Batter enters dugout
AST-10(a)
5.10(g)
AST-BB-3.3,
9.01(d),
6.05(b)
Reg.IV(h)
Pitcher, in doubleheader
Language
4.06,
4.19.NOTE.2
Individual may not participate in pre-game or post-game
E-Cigarettes prohibited
Reg.IV(f)
9.05(c)
AST-SB-3.d,
6.05(b)
Effective at end of play
When batter is out (I/J/S/Majors)
SB-7.08(a).5
BB-8.02(a).5,
6.05(b).AR
Intentional illegal pitch
Pitch lodges in umpire's mask
Illegal bat
6.06(d),
Dead ball
6.05(b).AR
4.17,
Altered bat
Batter enters dead ball territory
Officials to take steps to avoid protests
9.05(c)
SB-Reg.VI(e).3
4.07
AST-SB-3.f
BB-Reg.VI(a),
Team cannot field nine players
4.07
Intentional damage to ball
6.09(b)
4.06
AST-BB-3.3,
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7.05(d)
Depends on ball position, not foot position
During double play
1.15(a) Glove, pitcher's
SB-Reg.VI(e).1,
Thrown ball touched with detached
6.07(b)
3.01(a)
6.09(g)
BB-8.01(d),
4.11(e),
Extra innings
Requests for waivers
7.10
3.17
First baseman's mitt
2.00 DOUBLE PLAY
AST-10(a)
Glove, catcher's
6.05(g)
While improper batter at bat
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Glove, fielder's
4.10(b)
(Cont'd)
1.14
Eligibility
Fielder deflects home run
Bat touches second time
When runner leaves early
1.17
6.09(a)
BB-8.02(a).1,
Fielder deflects ball out of play
During appeal
Pitcher, in doubleheader
Electronic, use restricted
Catcher's mitt
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
President must certify
4.19(a),
Throat guard
Deflected by infielder
Not basis for protest
SB-Reg.VI(e).3
3.17
9.01(a).NOTE
Cellular phones
Pitcher, in suspended games
Catcher's helmet
(Cont'd)
Shin guards
3.14
2.00 FAIR BALL
Chest protector
Player ejected not eligible for re-entry
Fielder touches fair ball with detached
1.12
7.05(j)
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,
Pitcher's
Reg.IV(j)
Umpire should inspect
7.05(b)
Batter hits
1.17
4.12,
1.16
3.03.NOTE.3,
Fair ball
Batting helmet
4.17,
1.12
BB-7.13(b)
Dangling throat guard recommended for umpire
Following balk or illegal pitch
9.01(a).NOTE Offensive team to remove all from field
7.05(a)
1.13
1.15(b)
Fielder touches pitched ball with detached
Reg.IV(c)
Error
Equipment
M/M
1.17
5.09(f).NOTE
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
1.17
Required for umpire
3.17
AST-A
Glove
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7.05(c)
Fair ball passes through
Fake tag
6.09(c)
6.08(d), Touches runner before passing fielder
6.09(d)
All bases are in...
Recommended orientation
Fair ball goes under
Touches runner after passing fielder
Fees
Dead ball area
Layout
Home plate is in...
Fair ball sticks in 7.05(f)
5.09(f)
1.041.04,
6.09(c)6.05(f)
7.05(a),
7.05(f)
Field
7.05(f) Sticks in fence
2.00 FAIR BALL
Player may stand anywhere in
9.03(d).5
Persons permitted on
3.16
Offensive team to remove all equipment
Manager, coach or player incites
Bench must be protected by
2.00 INFIELD FLY
On field
Batter drops bat in
Fans
Foul infield fly bounces fair
1.04
6.09(f-g)
Hit over fence
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
1.08
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
Reg.XIV(b)
Fair territory
9.01(f)
7.05(b)
7.09(k)
7.05(f) Plate umpire calls
Definition
3.14
6.05(g)
Touched with detached equipment
Reg.XIII
6.09(d-f), Hit with foot out of box
Touches base
Lines are part of batter's box
Fair ball
4.03(c)
6.08(d)
Touches batter
2.00 DEAD BALL AREA
Touches umpire after passing fielder
(Cont'd)
6.03.AR3.10(a)
2.00 INTERFERENCE,4.06(1)
Interference
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
Players must start in
1.04
Fence
Game coordinator shall not call game for at least 30 minutes
Fielder throws glove
1.04
Touches umpire before passing fielder
Managers shall agree on fitness before game
See Obstruction
Dimensions
Foul lines are in...
9.04(a).2 Leaves playing area
Touches runner or umpire
9.03(d).5
4.03
5.09(d)
Game coordinator judge of fitness after game begins
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7.08(j),
9.04(b)
Batter out if tagged beforeFirst base
7.05(g)
2.00 OBSTRUCTION Intentionally drops fly ball
Umpire shall not call game for at least 30 minutes
Firearms prohibited
Throws glove, cap, etc. 7.05(e)
Touches thrown ball with detached equipment
7.08(c).EX,
7.05(j)
Running lane
Fifteen-run rule
7.05(a) Into umpire or runner
7.05(a),
Runner overrunning or over-sliding
6.05(k)
SB-1.07.NOTE
6.09(c)
7.10(c)
Touches pitched ball with detached equipment7.05(b)
Unauthorized persons on
BB-8.05(b)
7.05(f)
7.05(d)
3.10(b)
Double
Touches fair ball with detached equipment
6.09(h)
Deflects ball Bounding ball, over fence
Fly ball
1.14
Five run limit per inning, Minors
Must disengage its anchor
6.05(j)
Glove
Reg.XIV(e)
7.08(c).AR.1
Umpire sole judge of fitness after game begins
6.05(j)
Double first base permissible at all levels
Throws ball out of play
Glove
(Cont'd)Field
Over-sliding
Mitt
Fly ball, over fence
4.10(e),
Completely within infield
4.06(4)
Field umpire
First baseman
7.10(c)
3.08(a).3
Overrunning
Fly ball, with thrown equipment
1.06.NOTE.2
Fielder
7.10(c)
7.08(j),
6.05(i)
1.06
In act of fielding thrown ball
Batter outside running lane
3.15
7.05(c),
3.10(b)
Pitcher feints to
1.13
7.08(j),
Duties
Runner overrunning or over-sliding (base on balls)
Distracts batter
1.06
3.08(a).3
5.07
Substitute, unannounced
6.09(g)
Deflects fly ball over fence
7.15
Skinned
6.05(k).AR May allow ball to fall untouched
AST-12
1.13
Unannounced substitution
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6.02(c),
4.15(6)
4.15(4)
7.01
Batter shall have both inside batter's box
Team refuses to remove player from game
Player falls over fence after catch
7.09(b)
To end game
7.08(d),
4.18
Deflected out of play
Pitching eligibility
To be recorded in the scorebook
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
Appeal, third out on
AST-5
Re-instated if runner retreats across base
2.00 FORFEITED GAME
Infield fly
Force play
Pitcher may drag foot off pitcher's plate
Umpire to file written report
5.10(f)
SB-8.01(r)
Player falls into stands after catch
7.12
4.15(1)
SB-8.01(s)
Team refuses to resume play within one minute
Fielder may allow to fall untouched
Tournament rules
6.05(d),
Runner loses right to base
2.00 INFIELD FLY,
7.08(d).NOTE
Team refuses to continue play
Player steps into dead ball territory after catch Runner fails to retouch base after catch
Fielder falls into stands or dugout after catch
Runners may leave base when ball first touched
Batter must keep in batter's box
Fly ball Batter is out when caught
2.00 CATCH
7.05(a)
4.09(b)
Score of
4.15(5)
Runner tagged
6.09(h)
Team willfully and persistently violates rules
Batter intentionally deflects
Pitcher lifts foot off pitcher's plate
Removed if following runner out
4.15(3)
7.08(f).NOTE.1
7.08(e)
7.08(f).EX,
7.08(e)
SB-8.01(b)
4.18
6.05(h),
Base tagged
7.08(e)
Removed when runner touches base4.09(a).EX.2
Lifts off ground Not on pitcher's plate
7.08(e)
Fielder deflects possible home run
6.05(k).AR
(Cont'd)
4.15(2) Team delays game
Foot
Foul ball
7.04(b)
Runner may advance when ball first touched
7.08(e)
Forfeit
Run does not score if third out is a
AST-3.a
6.05(k)
2.00 CATCH,
Team refuses to start play
SB-8.01(s)
6.05(a)
5.10(f)
5.10(f)
SB-8.01(h)
7.10(a)
Intentionally dropped
6.03
Pitcher must have both feet on ground
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Home team needs only part of last inning
5.09(e)
Called with home team taking lead Admission charge
BB-Reg.VI(a)
6.05(c)
Ending 4.11(d), AST-12,
Cannot be played without nine players
2.00 FOUL BALL
AST-SB-4(f)
2.00 INFIELD FLY
1.01
2.00 FOUL TIP,
Forfeit, pitching eligibility
Fair infield fly bounces foul
Ends on home run
4.11(a),
Reg.XI
How visitors win a tie game
How home team wins a tie game
Batter not out if caught
4.10(b)
Rebounds off catcher's mask or chest protector
5.06
AST-13
Depends on ball position, not foot position
Fifteen-run rule
4.10(a),
Marked with chalk or other white material
AST-12
Foul lines
Runner may advance after caught
AST-12
4.10(e),
4.10(e),
9.04(a).2
2.00 STRIKE
GameReg.XIII
7.08(d).NOTE
4.11(c).NOTE
No limit of pitchers per
1.04,
4.10(e),
Foul ball
1.01,4.11(d)
SB-Reg.VI(d)
1.04,
Called, umpire suspends play
4.11,
Are in fair territory
Foul tip
2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
15-run rule
4.16
6.05(a) Bunt on third strike
4.10(e),
How home team wins
3.01(b)
4.10,
Extra innings
5.09(e)
Plate umpire calls
10-run rule 4.10(e),
4.09(a),
Umpire shall wait for runners to return
Bunted on third strike
Does not apply in AST
2.00 STRIKE
2.00 FOUL TIP
4.10(b).2
4.10(a),
6.05(a)
AST-4(a)
How a team scores
Is a live ball
AST-13
4.11(c)
Ended on bases-loaded walk, hit batter, etc.
4.10(b).1
Reg.X(a)
Innings pitches per
Definition
4.09(b),
Regular season
Hit with foot out of box
Fund-raising
(Cont'd) Batter is out on caught foul fly
4.10,
4.11(b)
AST-12
Curfew
4.11(c).EX
Mercy rule
Dead ball if not caught
Limit of 5 pitchers per
How visitors win
4.09(b)
AST-12
5.09(d)
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
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SB-8.02(a).1
4.10(e),
Special
4.10(c),
Reg.X(a)
Duties
Reg.VII(d)
5.01,
Tournament rules
Minimum per season
9.03(d).1
7.08(i)
Putting the ball in play
Sole judge of fitness of field after game begins
9.03(d).4
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,
Fielder
1.12
Game
Glove
2.00 FORFEITED GAME
Tie games
4.02
9.01(g)
AST-BB-4(h-i),
Score of a forfeit
No new inning after
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3
Rosin may not be applied to
Regulation
4.12,
BB-Reg.VI(d)
4.10(a),
1.03
AST-12
Color, pitcher's
4.11(d).EX
5.11
1.15(a)
Winner
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
Catcher
5.04,
Regular season rules 4.10(d)
5.05
4.11(e),
AST-BB-4(f),
9.03(d).5
AST-SB-4(h),
Runner makes travesty of
4.10,
Suspended, pitching eligibility
Reg.VII(b)
Multicolored
4.10(b)
First baseman
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
9.03(d).1
SB-Reg.VI(e).1-2,
4.02,
Time limits
Suspended, pitch count
1.03,
1.14
AST-13
Shall meet managers at plate before game
Minimum per week
Reg.VII(d),
4.11,
Teams take position to start
Game coordinator
Reg.X(a),
SB-1.12
Replayed
Objective
Ten-run rule
Reg.VII(h),
9.03(d).2
Pitching in more than one per day
Regulation tie, halted by umpire
Reverts to last completed inning
Reg.IX
Ejections
Pitcher's, foreign material prohibited
Unruly spectators
4.01,
Per day 4.13,
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
Must be present at all times
(Cont'd)
Shall not call game for at least 30 minutes
1.13
Suspended
1.15(a)
AST-11
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
Pitching in consecutive
AST-15
Catcher may wear first baseman's or fielder's
9.03(d).5
AST-BB-4(g)
Games
Reg.X(c)
1.15(b)
9.03(d)
1.02,
Starting
4.10(f),
4.11(e)
Reg.VII(a)
AST-13,
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Pitcher may step backwards before hands come together
6.05(e)
SB-8.01(p)
Must be in writing
7.08(f),
7.05(c),
6.05(g) Passes first or third over foul territory
6.09(e-g),
BB-8.05(i),
6.05(g)
9.03(c).3
6.05(h)
Tournament
6.08(b)
Leaves playing area
League shall establish
SB-8.01(p)
Settles in foul territory
Batter must attempt to avoid
Touched by bat second time
BB-8.02(a).1.EX
7.04(a),
Batter hit by bounced pitch
SB-8.01(g)BB-8.05(l)
6.09(c),
2.00 FAIR BALL2.00 FOUL BALL
Announced by umpire-in-chief Regular season
AST-3 Reviewed with managers and umpire
3.13
Hidden ball trick
Settles in fair territory
Considered a strike when...
Thrown by fielder
Passes first or third over fair territory
Award
Height
7.05(f)
7.05(a),
Tournament director shall establish
Hit
Touched by bat second time
(Cont'd)
2.00 BALL
6.08(b).1
Ground rule double
Not farther from body than elbow
Pitcher blowing onHands
2.00 FAIR BALL
Hand
Wiping
Hit by pitch
Touches runner or umpire
6.09(e),
2.00 FOUL BALL
6.05(g)
Ground ball
Helmet1.04
6.05(g)
5.09(f), 6.08(d),
7.05(e)
Settles on foul line
Pitcher, to mouth
Of pitcher's plate
Touches batter
Ground rules
8.02(a).1
Rolls against dropped bat
Rolls against bat
Pitch released below hip
3.13.AR
2.00 FAIR BALL
6.05(f) 7.09(k)
Glove
Batter intentionally deflects foul ball
AST-3
6.08(b).2
SB-8.01(j) See Batting helmet, Catcher's helmet
AST-3
8.02(a).1
May not supercede rulebook
Pitcher removes from ball without pitching (I/J/S)
7.05(d-g)
Batter out on strike three
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SB-8.01.NOTE,
6.09(d)
4.02
See Bat
Catcher interferes during squeeze play
6.06(d),
Home run
Batter becomes runner
6.06(c).3
To end game
7.07 Catcher interferes during play at
4.11(c),
Dimensions
Ball
1.05
Black beveled edge not part of...
Pitch bounces
7.05(a)
Batter interferes with play at
1.05
Hit by pitch
4.11(a),
Home plate
Runner closest to called out
AST-2
4.11(d).EX
See Ball (equipment)
Takes lead in bottom of inning
Intentional
Ejection
Glove
6.08(b).AR
4.09(b)
Must be removed
6.08(b).1
Dead ball
Is in fair territory
Additional revolution of arm
6.06(d),
Definition
Takes field first
7.10(d) Shall be fixed level with ground
Illegal pitch
Presents lineup first
Winning run must touch
4.11(c)
SB-8.05.NOTE
2.00 IN FLIGHT
Forces in winning run
Edges shall be beveled2.00 FAIR TERRITORY
Pitch is in strike zone
Reg.IV(i)
Out
4.11(c).AR
BB-8.02(c)
Determined by coin flip in Tournament
Illegal
Award
4.11(c).EX
7.09(g)
Throw
2.00 STRIKE4.09(b)
2.00 BALL,
AST-3.b
4.01(a)
7.08(k),
AST-3.b
Runner fails to touch
7.04(c)
Ties game in incomplete inning
1.05
Home team
Illegal pitch
Runner passes preceding runner
SB-8.01(t)
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL BAT
Mandatory play
Illegal bat
Not entitling batter to award
See Glove
7.09(c)
Bat
4.11(c).NOTE
1.05
1.05
Size
How they win
(Cont'd)
1.10
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BB-8.05(i)
5.09(c),
SB-8.01(a)
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
Pitching motion made not in contact with plate
BB-8.01(d) Is balk with bases occupied (I/J/S)
Pickoff while in contact with pitcher's plate
Crow hop
SB-8.01.PENALTY
Pitcher shall take signs while on pitcher's plate
SB-8.05(b)
Pitcher removes hand from ball
8.05.PENALTY,
Hand farther from body than elbow
Leaping
BB-8.05(d)
Pitcher delays game
Is a balk in I/J/S baseball with runners on
SB-8.01(b)
BB-8.05(d)
Pitcher bounces ball
SB-8.01(l)
Pitcher drops ball
Batter hit by
SB-8.01(p)
(Cont'd)
SB-8.01(q)
SB-7.10
8.05.PENALTY,
SB-8.01(e)
SB-8.01.PENALTY
Pitcher lifts foot off pitcher's plate
Pitcher fails to deliver pitch
SB-8.01(p)
BB-8.05(h),
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
BB-8.05,
SB-8.01(r)
Pitcher throws to unoccupied base
SB-8.01(u)
Batting out of order
SB-8.05(d)
Pitcher must have both feet on ground
Pitcher's pivot foot not contacting plate
SB-8.05.PENALTY
Definition
8.05.PENALTY,
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Pitcher does not face batter
SB-8.05(e)2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
SB-8.01(m)
6.07(b) 4.06(3)
7.10.NOTE.2
Ignored if batter and runners advance
Pitch released above hip
Pitcher does not step when throwing to base
SB-8.01(j)
Pitcher fails to deliver ball
SB-8.01.NOTE,
Illegal pitch
Foreign substance on ball
Pitcher feints to unoccupied base
BB-8.05(g)
SB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
BB-8.05(b)
8.02(b)
Pitcher fails to step directly toward when throwing
Follow-through
SB-8.01(v)
SB-7.04(d),
SB-8.01(s)
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
Pitcher feints to first base
Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball
BB-8.05(f)
SB-8.01(k),
Pitcher makes pitching motion not in contact with plate
SB-8.01
4.06,
SB-8.01.PENALTY,
BB-8.05(c)
Manager has choice of play or penalty
SB-8.01(h)
Base award (J/S)
Counts for pitch count purposes BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Caused by manager, coach or player
Intentional by pitcher
Not underhand delivery
BB-8.01(d)
BB-8.05(a)
SB-8.05.NOTE
Pitcher on or astride pitcher's plate without ball
During appeal
Penalty
BB-8.01(c)
Dead ball
Pitcher does not step off plate while making appeal
SB-8.01(u)
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6.07(c)
Shoulders must be aligned with first and third base
6.07(b).NOTE
With bases unoccupied
6.07(a)
Team cannot field nine players
Illegal pitch
6.07(b).NOTE
Detected before at-bat completed
Bunt is not
SB-8.05(c)
On error
Catch
Ball is alive and in play
(Cont'd)
6.07(b)
2.00 INFIELD FLY Pitcher and catcher considered infielders
BB-8.05(e),
8.06.AR.1
Batter out 6.05(d)
BB-8.01(d)
3.05(a-b),
Detected after next batter pitched to
6.07(b).1
2.00 INFIELD FLY
6.07(c)
Umpire
SB-8.01(g),
Stop or reversal of pitching motion
2.00 INFIELD FLY
SB-8.01(o)
Quick Pitch
Illness
Play follows SB-8.01.PENALTY
Infield fly
6.07(b).2
6.07(b)
Penalty
On illegal pitch
On balk
On passed ball
Wild pitch
Pitcher
Two revolutions of arm
9.02(d)
Ball bounces foul untouched
8.05.PENALTY,
Pitch thrown to next batter
SB-8.01(d)
6.07(b).2
6.07(b).NOTE
6.07(b)
2.00 INFIELD FLY
6.07(b)
2.00 INFIELD FLY
6.07(b).NOTE
SB-8.01(n)
Illegal pitch
2.00 INFIELD FLY
4.04
On base on balls
6.07(b).2
2.00 CATCH
AST-10(a)
6.07(b)
SB-8.01(c)
Lands foul, bounces fair
Passed ball
Proper batter called out
Snap throws
In flight
3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17,
Runner advances
SB-8.05(a)
6.07(b)
On wild pitch
At-bat legalized
On stolen base
Pivot foot must be in contact with pitcher's plate Pivot foot on top of pitching plate
6.07(b).NOTE
On hit
BB-8.01(c)
Player in continuous batting order
6.07(c) Appeal
Does not apply in Tee-ball
Improper batter
Stolen base
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
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Base on balls
Game reverts to last completed
SB-Reg.VI(b)
Injury
Innings
4.17,
4.03(a),
5.10(c)
Damage to ball
Player in continuous batting order
7.08(a).3
Home team ahead in bottom of
7.08(f).NOTE.1
Delay of game
Intentional
5-run limit in Minor division
6.05(k).AR
First play by
Minimum number in regulation game
Delivery of single pitch
4.10,
Per day for pitcher
Deliberate attempt to cause
(Cont'd)
Team cannot field nine players
Reg.X(a)
9.02(d)
2.00 INFIELD FLY
2.00 INNING
No new inning after
Incomplete
3.02
2.00 INNING
AST-13
To umpire
AST-13
Touches runner while on baseInfielder
6.05(h),
Player
5.07
2.00 INNING,
6.05(k)
Third out ends half-inning
Distraction to batterBB-8.05(j)
4.11(d).EX
Award to injured player
8.06.AR.1
Home team needs only part of last
5.10(c).1
7.05(g)
2.00 BUNT
2.00 INFIELD FLY
4.11(c),
7.09(b)
Dropped ball
Pitcher, maximum per day
Touches runner while off base
SB-8.03(a)
5.10(c).1
SB-8.03(c)
4.04
Definition
Intentionally drops fly ball
3.03.NOTE.3,
Warm-up pitches between
BB-8.05(k),
4.10(a),
Number of in regulation game
4.10(c).1-3
4.11(a)
Begins at third out of previous inning
Bunt
4.06(4)
Reg.IV(a).NOTE.1
May allow ball to fall untouched
Infield fly
4.10,
Covers only sanctioned activities
4.10(c).3,4.11(d).EX
Runners may advance
Inning
Pitcher and catcher are, for infield fly
4.10(b)
To pitcher
AST-4(c),
AST-10(a)
7.08(f).EX
5.07
3.05(a-b),
8.02(b)
Umpire
Extra
4.10(c).2,
Deflection of foul ball
SB-Reg.VI(b)
4.10(a),
Insurance
BB-8.03,
SB-Reg.VI(b)
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6.05(k-l)
7.09(a)
2.00 INTERFERENCE
Interference
By batter or runner after being put out
7.09(f-g)
BB-6.08(a).2
7.09(b)
7.08(g),
To break up double play
7.08(b),
7.09(h-i)
7.09(c)
5.08,
Intentional walk
6.05(g)
Intentional
5.08,
Batter intentionally deflects foul ball
7.09(j)
7.11
Fielder fielding batted ball
6.05(k).AR
6.08(c),
7.08(b),
Offensive team
Bat touches ball second time
With foul ball
7.09(d),
6.05(h),
By batter at plate
7.09(f-g)
Intentional
6.05(j)
7.09(b)
Pitch at batter
No pitch required
BB-8.02(c)
With foul ball 6.05(h),
3.15
6.05(j)
Base coach
7.09(b)
With batted ball
Fly ball allowed to drop untouched
Penalty
7.09(k)
Bat, thrown
No pitch requiredReg.VII(c)
Fan Catcher's
7.09(j)
2.00 INTERFERENCE
By catcher
7.09,
Batter interferes with catcher
All runners must return
7.11
Interference
7.08(b),
Throw accidentally touched is not...
Inter-league play requires approval
With thrown ball
At plate
To break up double play
BB-6.08(a).2
7.09(c)7.09(e)
7.04(c)
5.08
7.09(k)
By person on field
Offensive
7.08(g),
By preceding runner
6.05(g).AR
3.15,
Dropped fly ball
3.16
Spectator
With thrown ball
6.06(c),
Intentional base on balls
By any person on field
7.09(j)
6.08(c)
6.05(h), With batted ball
6.06(c).2,
Batter out of running lane
3.15
2.00 INTERFERENCE
3.16
(Cont'd)
6.05(l)
2.00 QUICK RETURN2.00 CATCH
Ball is dead
Release after catch
7.09.PENALTY,
Batter interferes with play at first
Quick Pitch
5.08,
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1.16
Mandatory play Reg.IV(i)
Umpire reports ejections to
AST-BB-3.3,
Shall provide at least two alternate balls
Reg.IV(i)
7.09(j)
Language
4.10(f)
1.11(j)
Reg.IV(a)
3.13.AR
Handles ejections
Medical alert permitted
3.01(d)
Judgment call
Must provide uniforms
Age requirements
4.06(2)
Must have additional balls available
3.18
5.09(b)
Definition
Interference
9.01(d),
Touched by fair ball
Thrown bat Thrown ball
Derogatory
May use two adult base coaches
Determines field fitness
Reg.IV(d)League President
3.13,
Jewelry
Appoints managers
Shall provide protection sufficient to keep order
7.08(b),
League
4.05(a)
9.05(c)
Intermediate division
Protest committee
Ejection report to
Incites spectators
Junior League division
3.10(a)
To determine length of Tee-ball games
Not protestable
League age
Appoints umpires
3.01(e)
1.11(b)
Ejection
3.01(c)
With catcher's throw
2.00 INTERFERENCE Umpire's
5.09(f),
9.05(a-b)
Reg.IV(e)
4.19.NOTE.2
4.06(1)
Prohibited for players
9.05(a-b)
1.11(j)
1.11(b)
9.05(c)
Definition
Shall establish ground rules
Must provide batting helmets
Must be recorded
(Cont'd)
6.05(g).AR
Mandatory play
6.08(d)
9.01(a)
Discipline of ejected personnel
9.02(a)
4.19(f)
Reg.IV(a)
2.00 MANAGER
Age requirements
Officials to take steps to avoid protests
Uniforms are property of
Shall provide umpire with baseballs/softballs
AST-SB-3.f
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League President
Legal
Forfeit report to
Marked with chalk or other white material
See Bat
Shoulder patch
Glove
BB-6.08(a).1,
7.06(b)
No limit of pitchers per game
Obstruction on runner not being played upon
Maximum of 5 pitchers per game
Reg.X(c)
Little League
No limit of pitchers per week
Bat
Play follows balk
See Batting order
Lights
Protest committee
During base award
5.10(f)
Ball
Artificial
AST-13,
Lines
SB-Reg.VI(b)
5.10(b)
Live ball
Ejection happens during Foul tip
Reg.XVI
Reg.VII(d)
Intentionally dropped2.00 INFIELD FLY
BB-8.05.PENALTY Pitcher must be on plate to resume play 5.11
AST-SB-4(f)
(Cont'd)
SB-8.01(s)
Line drive
1.04
See Ball (equipment)
Pitch touches umpire
Regular season
Play follows illegal pitch
7.05.NOTE.1
5.10(f)
6.05(k)
Failure of
Logo, use of
See Glove
Protest report to
Not an infield fly
Leaping
1.11(a).2
2.00 STRIKE
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
4.184.19(f)
7.10
Base on balls Ball is alive until becomes dead for cause
Infield fly
5.02 SB-6.08(a)
Player steps into dead ball area
SB-2.00 LEAPING,
Lineup
Player steps into dead ball territory
4.14,
BB-8.05.PENALTY
AST-BB-3.3,
2.00 INFIELD FLY
5.08
6.08(c)
Innings pitched per game Innings pitched per day
AST-SB-3.f
Limit
9.01(d),
Time limit on first game
BB-Reg.VI(a)
Play follows catcher's interference
SB-Reg.VI(d)
Appeal must be made during
Does not apply in AST
4.19(e)
AST-4(a)
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Reg.IV(a)
8.06(b),
Ejected, suspended for at least next game
May confer with any player
Incites spectators
Use of
Only first batter allowed out between innings
May visit pitcher at mound
3.10(a)
Casts prohibited on field
4.07
1.08
AST-7
3.12,
AST-7
Only manager has right to protest
5.08
8.06(a),
Throw touches umpire
Managers shall agree on fitness of field before game
4.07
Reg.IV(i)
Reg.XIV(d)
8.06,
AST-7
May confer with any player(s) Reg.XIV(f)
AST-7
Reg.XVI
3.03.NOTE.2
4.19(e)
12-year-olds must play in
Throw accidentally touched
1.08
Ejection
5.01,
Reg.VIII(b)
Required for appeal
May not warm up pitcher
4.07
5.10(g)
7.10.NOTE.2
Appeals batting out of order
Causes illegal pitch or balk
Player declining to move from Minor division
5.02,
5.11
3.09,
Major division
Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2
Multiple substitution
Maximum visits to pitcher per game
8.06(d)
Appointed by League President
9.02(b)6.07(b)
SB-8.01.PENALTY
9.01(e),
Ejected, pre-game and post-game
Umpire calls "Play"
Ejected, must leave field
Logo
Maximum visits to pitcher per inning
8.05.PENALTY,
4.02,
3.06
5.11
Must immediately report substitutions
May remove player from team
Not charged with visit when changing pitcher
4.06(2)
4.05(b)
Resuming play after dead ball
Appeal of umpire's decision
Reg.V(a).NOTE
(Cont'd)
Has choice of play or penalty
Live ball
Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game
4.07
Leaves position during altercation
4.06(3)
5.08
On-deck position prohibited
4.06(1)
4.19(b)8.06.AR.1
4.06(4)
AST-17
Mandatory play
May be on field in Minors and Tee-ball
Age requirements
Distracts batter
2.00 MANAGER
Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times
Must submit report of protest
Derogatory language
3.15,
Manager
1.11(k)
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Visits to pitcher
9.02(a)
SB-Reg.VI(a),
See Catcher's helmet
5-run limit per inning
Illegal bat
Shall not object to judgment call
Metal spikes or cleats
BB-Reg.VI(j),
Reg.IV(a) All players on roster have batted
Pitcher
4.01(a-c)
Does not apply to Senior Division
Unsportsmanlike conduct
AST-9,
Reg.IV(i)
AST-12
5.07
5.10(d)
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
4.06(2)
AST-9
BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION
Responsible for team's conduct
Mask
4.17,
Shall designate coach as replacement if he leaves field
Non-competitive may use more than nine players
Shall not sit in stands
5.07
Reg.XIV(a)
3.09
Shall exchange lineups at plate meeting
Substitute must meet before being removed
1.01
Continuous batting order required
1.11(h-i),
Shall not address/mingle with spectators
SB-Reg.VI(b)
Manager
1.11(i)
4.10(e),
BB-Reg.VI(d),
8.06(c)
Mandatory play
Penalties to manager
3.03.NOTE.1
Age requirements
Opposing manager chooses player to enter
Mandatory rest
1.11(f)
AST-10(c).EX,
AST-10(c)
Responsible for pitch count
Reg.IV(i)
Reg.IV(i)
Permitted uniform
2.00 INNING,
Substitute may not be removed before completing
2.00 MANAGER
Reg.XIV(d)
3.09
AST-10(a)
On uniform
Mercy rule
3.03.NOTE.3,
Batting order may contain entire roster
1.11(j)
12-year-old cannot pitch in...
(Cont'd)
4.01
See Mandatory play
Not a separate entity
Rest limit reached during at-bat
8.06,
Minor division
Requests time for conference
Reg.VIII(b)
Medical Alert
Requirements
Minimum play
AST-9,
Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators
2.00 MANAGER
Mandatory play
Manager/coach may be on field
On-deck position prohibited
Reg.IV(i)
BB-Reg.VI(g)
Shall meet umpire at plate before game
Metal 9.06
1.08
AST-7
Medical alert jewelry
Visits to pitcher, same batter
2.00 BATTING ORDER4.04
See Jewelry
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Considered to have been touched
SB-7.08(a).5,
Reg.VIII(d)
7.10(b).AR.2
Coach pitch allowed
SB-7.13,
Players not property of a team
7.06(b)
Catcher
Reg.VIII(a)
See Visit to pitcher
7.06(a-b)
Catcher not in position to receive pitch
(Cont'd)
Of game
Delayed dead ball
No pitch
T-shirt and cap recommended uniform
First baseman
Reg.VIII(b)
1.03,
4.09(a).EX.3
1.11(b)
4.09(b), Retouch during dead ball
Mound, trips to
Minor divisions
Mitt
Minimum one-base award
1.12
Dead ball conditions
Minor division
Player declining to move to Major division
Missed base
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
BB-8.05.AR
2.00 OBSTRUCTION
7.04.NOTE,
4.19(g)
Appeal
Reg.VIII(d)
SB-8.04(c)
Catcher's helmet must have stamp
NOCSAE
Protests
Must slide
1.16
Obstruction
7.10(d)
1.02,
7.06(a-b)
1.17
7.10.NOTE.1
Objective
BB-8.05.AR
SB-8.04(a)
BB-Reg.VI(b)
7.08(k),
No such rule
Catcher outside catcher's box
7.06(a)
Pitcher leaves
Purpose
7.12
Reg.VIII(c)
Fielder in act of fielding thrown ball
Machine pitch allowed
2.00 OBSTRUCTION
7.10(b).AR.1
Batter must touch first
BB-8.01(d)
Pitcher pitches during dead ball
5.05
Award based on umpire judgment
After following runner scores
Appealed for "fourth out"
By preceding runner
7.10(b)
7.08(a).3
Home
1.13
Batting helmet must meet standards
Mound
Fake tag considered...
5.04,
AST-SB-3.d, SB-8.04(b) Runner leaves base early
SB-8.01(i)
Only first batter allowed out between innings 1.08
Runner fails to touch awarded base
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Runner makes travesty of game
1.16
Apparent fourth
7.09(d)
Runner fails to touch base
Runner interferes with fielder
7.10.NOTE.1
7.08(a).2
Penalty
Runner does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder
7.10.NOTE.1
7.11 Must vacate space needed by fielder
7.09(d)
1.08
7.08(b),
7.08(d),
6.05(i)
6.06(c),
On batter before first base
Runner advances past base awarded
7.10(a)
Batting helmet required
On runner being played upon
7.08(a).3
Infield fly declared
7.08(b),
6.07(b).1
Batter changes boxes while pitcher is ready 6.06(b)
Improper batter
Batter interferes with catcher
Pitch touches runner trying to score
Illegal bat
7.09(e)
5.10(d)
Bat touches ball second time
6.05(f)
Leaving early
7.06(a)
7.09(j)
6.07(a)
No outs during dead ball
6.05(c)
6.06(d),
AST-3.b
Interference by batter or runner after being put out
Gather around base
6.06(c).2
On-deck position
Batter tagged before touching first
7.08(e)
AST-SB-3.d,
Runner fails to retouch base after catch
Fair ball touches batter
Only one conference per inning
Altered bat
2.00 INTERFERENCE,
5.02
Bunted foul on third strike
7.10(b)
6.07(a),6.05(e)
7.06(b)
6.05(c)
SB-7.08(a).5
7.09(j)
(Cont'd)
Fourth, during appeal
6.05(d)
On-deck position, prohibited in Majors and below
Batter touched by third strike
6.05(a)
7.08(a).4 Head-first slide while advancing
Offensive team
Interference
2.00 STRIKE,
6.05(m)
7.06(a)
Batter out on dropped third strike
7.06(b).NOTE.1
6.05(g)
Obstruction
May correct batting-out-of-order before at-bat completed
AST-3.b6.07(b).1
6.06(d),
7.06(a-b)
Runner abandons baseline
7.08(i) Runner misses base
Runner intentionally interferes with thrown ball
Base tagged before runner reaching
Out
On runner not being played upon
Batting out of order
Fly ball caught
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4.04
6.07.NOTE
Pitcher must pitch to
Ejection
Bench conduct
9.05(c)
Penalty
Runner out of baseline to avoid tag
1.17
1.11(a).2
Improper batter
Batting out of order
Runner out on interference
7.08(h)
8.02(a).1
7.09.PENALTY
4.08
1.16
BB-8.05
Patch, Little League shoulder
6.07.NOTE
SB-7.08(a).5
3.03.NOTE.2
Unannounced
AST-SB-3.d, Unsportsmanlike conduct
Pitcher pitches
Multiple substitution3.05(a-b)
Manager must immediately report
7.11
Pine tar
4.04
Intentional damage to ball
AST-SB-3.e
BB-8.02(a),
3.06
7.06(a-b)
3.02
Outfield
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
None if batter ill/injured
Batter steps out of box
6.05(b),
BB-1.10.NOTE.2,Pins
Interference
Painted helmets
Obstruction
BB-8.05,
Out
7.08(c)
Illegal pitch
See Jewelry
AST-BB-3.d, AST-10(g),
Takes replaced player's place in batting order
8.02(b)
Pitch
SB-8.01
Pinch runner, special
6.02(b).PENALTY
Runner tagged while off base
3.08(a).2
1.04
Runner leaves base early
Balk
6.07(b),
4.11(c).AR,
4.03(a)
(Cont'd)
4.08
7.14,
7.08(j)
7.08(e)
Pinch hitter
Catcher leaves box during intentional walk
Batter
Third strike
SB-1.10.NOTE.1
Delay of game
Passed ball
Passing preceding runner
Pitcher brings hand to mouth
6.07(b),
Distance to fenceOverrunning first base
4.06(3)
6.07(b)
Batting out of order
Runner tagged before reaching base
7.09,
Use prohibited
AST-3.c
Pitcher balks
7.08(a).1
Catcher
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BB-8.02(c)
SB-8.01.NOTE,
7.05(j)
6.07(c)
5.09(a),
SB-8.01(p)
Batter touched by third strike
2.00 STRIKE,
Shine ball
Start of
Legalizes previous batter
Batter hit by pitch that bounces
2.00 BALL,
SB-8.01(v)
5.09(d)
SB-8.05.NOTE
BB-8.02(a).6
BB-8.02(a).3,
6.05(e)
Batter hits pitch that bounces
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Mud ballBB-8.04,
BB-8.02(a).6
SB-8.04(a)
Emery ball
4.03(b)
Batter hits ball with foot out of box
SB-8.01(f)
Sticks in fence
6.08(b).NOTE
SB-8.07(a)
BB-5.09(h)
Pitcher pitches
Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter
Dropped ball
SB-8.05(c)
7.05(h)
Touches batter
BB-8.02(a).6 Must be delivered within 20 seconds
6.07(b).NOTE,
Pitcher must face batter
Goes out of play
BB-8.05(e),
Is a "ball" if
Hits batter in strike zone
6.08(b).1
7.05(i)
7.05(h)
Bounces through strike zone
Pitcher shall take legal position
Hits batter
2.00 STRIKE
BB-8.05(f)
Automatic strike
6.05(e),
Pitch
Delivered in 1-10 seconds
5.09(c),
Touched with detached equipment
Hand not farther from body than elbow
Batter must attempt to avoid being hit by pitch
Spitball
Quick
6.06(a)
2.00 IN FLIGHT
SB-8.07(a)
Released below hip
2.00 BALL,
2.00 BALL,
2.00 BALL,
2.00 ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL,
Third strike not caught
7.08(d),
Ball slips from pitcher's hand
Legal delivery is underhand Is a "strike" if
(Cont'd) 7.10
6.02(b).PENALTY
2.00 BALL
Batter swings at pitch that bounces
6.08(b).2
Lodges in equipment
2.00 BALL
Appeal must be made before
SB-8.01(k-l)
5.09(g)
Hit with batter's foot out of batter's box
Touches batter in strike zone
Dead ball
5.09(a),
Lodges in umpire's mask
BB-8.01(d),
SB-8.01(p)
4.06(3)
6.08(b)
Pitcher balks
AST-3.a
Hits runner trying to score Illegal
2.00 IN FLIGHT
BB-8.02(a).6
SB-8.01(a)
AST-3.c
Batter steps out of box
6.02(c),
2.00 IN FLIGHT
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BB-8.02(a).5,
Does not stop in set position
(Cont'd)
Protest
Touches batter's clothing
BB-Reg.VI(g)
SB-8.05(b)
Catcher cannot pitch after catching four or more innings
BB-8.05(h),
SB-1.15(d)
SB-8.01(g)
BB-8.01(a),
AST-BB-4(h-i),
Dropped ball
Warm-up
Touches ground
Must be provided when requested
Delivers during dead ball
Balks during appeal
5.03
Additional revolution of arm
BB-1.15(b),
SB-8.01(b)
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
BB-Reg.VI(c)
6.05(m),
SB-Reg.VI(a),
Ball slips from hand
Responsibility for
BB-8.01(e)
SB-8.04(a)
Illegal pitch
Regulation tie games
BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
BB-8.02(a).2,
Blowing on hands in cold weather
Pitch
BB-Reg.VI(g)
Touches ground and bounces through strike zone
SB-8.07(a)
8.02(a).1
BB-8.03,
SB-8.02(a).1,
5.08
BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION
2.00 INFIELD FLY
BB-8.01(f)
Disengages from pitcher's plate
BB-8.02(a).1.EX
Drops ball
Maximum pitches per day
Disengaging pitching plate
Suspended games
7.10.NOTE.2
Considered infielder for infield fly
AST-4(c), SB-Reg.VI(b)
Begins natural motion
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2
BB-8.01(e)
Touches runner trying to score
Underhand
Brings hand to mouth
Touches umpire
AST-BB-4(d),
2.00 BALL
BB-Reg.VI(c)
SB-8.01(t) Ambidextrous
SB-8.07(a)BB-8.05(j),
Delivery of single pitch constitutes inning
Pitcher
Cannot play catcher after pitching 41 pitches
Defaces ball
SB-8.01(p)
Pitch count
8.02(b),
Applies foreign substance to ball
BB-8.05(m)
Delivers pitch
BB-5.09(h)
SB-8.01(v)
BB-Reg.VI(j),
SB-8.01(l)
Delays game
BB-Reg.VI(h)
Balk
Manager is responsible
5.09(a)
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2
BB-Reg.VI(a)
12-year-old cannot pitch in Minors
BB-Reg.VI(e-g)
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
SB-8.01(u)
SB-8.03(a)
BB-8.04,
Bounces ball
Batting glove
AST-BB-4(d).NOTE,
Both feet must be on groundSB-8.01(u)
Becomes infielder
2.00 IN FLIGHT
Rest limit reached during at-bat
SB-8.02(a).3
SB-8.01(a),
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Items worn on arm
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.1, Ineligible, removed after warm-up
Intentional damage to ball
7.10.NOTE.2
Hand not farther from body than elbow
Mandatory rest SB-Reg.VI(b)
Fails to deliver pitch
SB-Reg.VI(e)
BB-Reg.VI(d),
Fails to step directly toward base
AST-SB-3.d,
SB-Reg.VI(e).1,
SB-Reg.VI(e)
BB-8.02(c)
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
1.15(a)
BB-8.05(i)
SB-Reg.VI(e).3
Illegal pitch during appeal
SB-8.02(a).2
Maximum pitches per day
I/J/S
Makes or fakes play while in 8-foot circle
1.15(b)
SB-7.08(a).5
BB-8.05(b)
Items on hands/wrists/arms
4.19.AR,
Leaving the mound
Feints to first base
Ineligible, not required to pitch
SB-8.01(l)
Hidden ball trick
Tournament
Eligibility, in doubleheader
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.1,
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
Eligibility after forfeit
Expectorates on ball
4.19.AR
4.19(d)
3.02
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
(Cont'd)
Reg.XIV(f)
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
Eligibility in suspended game
BB-8.05(i)
BB-8.03
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,
SB-8.01(e)
Illegal pitch with bases unoccupied Ineligible, may be protested
BB-8.05(c)
Does not apply in AST
4.11(e),
Ineligible, removed after being announced
Hands must be separated when taking pitching position
3.09,
Free foot on or behind pitching plate
BB-8.01(d)
BB-8.05(a),
Injury
BB-8.02(a).3
SB-Reg.VI(d)
Eligibility
SB-8.01(d)
SB-Reg.VI(e)
SB-8.01(p)
SB-Reg.VI(b),
Ineligible, shall be removed from mound
Regular season
Intentionally pitches at batter
AST-B
Innings per day
4.19(d)
BB-8.05(g),
AST-BB-4(d),AST-4(e),
Hands separated while taking sign
SB-8.01(h)
BB-Reg.VI(a),
4.19.AR
BB-Reg.VI(b)
Ineligible, protest
Lifts foot off pitcher's plate
Glove color
Ineligible, must deliver pitch to batter to be in violation
Manager/coach may not warm up...
1.11(a).3
AST-BB-4(h-i),
8.06.AR.1,
SB-1.15(c),
Makes pitching motion not in contact with plate
4.12,
SB-Reg.VI(e).3
SB-Reg.VI(b)
Limit of 5 per game
BB-Reg.VI(c)
Regular season
BB-Reg.VI(h),
Pitcher
Glove, foreign material prohibited
M/M
SB-8.01(c)
AST-4(a)
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May not pitch in more than one game per day (M/M)
4.12
SB-7.10
SB-8.01(h)
Position
Must choose which arm with which to pitch
BB-Reg.VI(k)
(Cont'd)
BB-8.05(l)
BB-8.05(i)
Must pitch to at least one batter
AST-4(b)
BB-Reg.VI(a)
Moving to another position
Must be in contact with pitcher's plate when delivering pitch
BB-8.01(c)
Replacement must pitch to at least one batter 3.05(b)
BB-Reg.VI(d)
Must pitch within 20 secondsSB-8.01(f)
SB-8.05(a)
Quick Pitch
May take one step
AST-7
No limit per game
BB-8.04,
On or astride plate without ball
BB-8.05(e),
BB-8.05(f)
SB-8.01(m)
Moving to another position (I/J/S)
Pitching in more than one game a day Pitching in more than one game per day
Removed as a pitcher may not return (M/M)
BB-Reg.VI(k)
BB-8.01(b)
SB-8.05(c)
Removes hand from ball
Requests replacement ball
AST-BB-4(g)
Must step ahead of throw to base
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
8.06(b),
Protest for ineligible
May step backwards before hands come together
SB-8.01(d)
Pitcher
SB-Reg.VI(c)
AST-7
Must face batter
AST-10(h)
Pivot foot not contacting plate
Pitching in consecutive games
BB-8.01(c)
On or astride pitcher's plate without ball
Pivot foot must be in contact with pitcher's plate
Must present ball in front of body
May use rosin bag
May not pitch elsewhere during Tournament
SB-8.02(a).1
BB-1.11(a).3
Maximum visits per game
BB-Reg.VI(b),
Neoprene sleeves
Maximum visits per inning
May pitch in up to two games per day (I/J/S)
3.01(e).3
SB-8.01(v)
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
3.05(a-b)
BB-8.01(a)
8.06(a),
SB-8.01(c)
BB-8.01(a-b)
BB-Reg.VI(k)
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
AST-SB-4(d),
BB-3.03(c)
AST-BB-4(f),
May throw to base
Must step off plate while making appeal
4.03(b)
Pitches intentionally damaged ball
BB-8.01(f)
No limit per week
Must step off with pivot foot
SB-8.01(g),
May throw to base from pitcher's plate
SB-8.01(e)
3.02
SB-8.01(k), Removes hand from ball without pitching (I/J/S)
May not pitch in second game in day if threw 31+ pitches in first game (I/J/S)
Must come to complete stop in set position (I/J/S)
Must take sign with hands separatedBB-8.01(b)
3.03(c),
4.19(d)
SB-8.01(g)
SB-8.01(j)
Need not come to complete stop in set position (M/M)
Pivot foot on top of pitching plate
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8.06,
BB-8.02(a).3
Underhand delivery
Windup position
8.06
3.08(a).1 Throws ball out of play
Shall take legal position when delivering pitch
1.11(a).3
Visits to, by manager
Tournament
Two revolutions of arm
Dimensions
Warm-up pitches
Undershirt color
White undershirts SB-8.03(a)
Pitcher
3.08(a).1SB-8.01(a),
BB-8.01(b)
1.11(a).3,
Manager may visit pitcher at
Shall take signs while on pitcher's plate
Tournament rules
Wiping hand
Unannounced substitution
BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION
SB-8.02(a).2
Set position
3.08(a).1
BB-8.01(g)
AST-7
May not pitch elsewhere during
3.05(a)
AST-7
Visit not charged when changed
SB-1.15(c),
Starter must pitch to at least one batter
Windmill motion
Stop or reversal of pitching motion
Pitcher's mound
8.06.AR.1
SB-8.01(c)
Pitcher's plate
8.02(a).1
BB-8.01,
BB-8.03,
BB-Reg.VI(d), SB-Reg.VI(b)
Throws one warm-up pitch
Starts and stops delivery Step backwards SB-8.01(g)
Visits per batter
Shall not intentionally illegal pitch
AST-7
BB-8.01(e)
Spitball
T-shirt color
8.02(b)
Substitute, unannounced
BB-8.05(d)
SB-8.01(o)
Visit not charged to evaluate injury
SB-Reg.VI(c)
8.06(c)
Steps back off pitcher's plate
AST-4(b)
8.06,
Wristbands
BB-1.11(a).3
BB-8.02(a).4
SB-8.01(p)
Visit may be at mound
1.07
AST-4(e),
7.05(h)
Rest limit reached during at-bat
8.06.AR.1
Rubs ball on glove, person or clothing
(Cont'd)
Throws to unoccupied base
BB-8.02(a).6
SB-8.01(e)
1.11(a).3
SB-3.03(c),
4.03(b)
AST-4
Rest, mandatory
BB-8.05(a)
SB-8.01(n)
Returning to the mound
Shoulders must be aligned with first and third base
Tee-ball, must keep both feet on pitcher's plate
Manager may visit pitcher at)
SB-8.01(o)
Spits on ball
BB-8.01(a)
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Crow hop
Pitcher steps back off of
BB-8.05(g),
SB-8.01(g-h)
BB-8.01(b)
1.07
Must be in contact with pitcher's plate
Must step off plate while making appeal
See Pitcher's plate
Lifts off ground
Start of
1.04
BB-8.01(g)
Additional revolution of arm
SB-2.00 CROW HOP,
Stepping back
Follow-through
2.00 PIVOT FOOT
Distance from home plate
SB-8.01(e)
Pitcher's plate
SB-8.01(u)
Stop or reversal of
Height above ground
SB-8.01(d)
Leaping
Disengaging from pitcher's plate
Pitcher drops ball while on
Windmill
SB-8.01(s)
Must be on top of pitching plate
Disengaging from set position
Duties
Tee-ball, pitcher must keep both feet on
4.03(b)
Before the start of the game
Must remain in contact with pitcher's plate
In set position
BB-8.05(j),
May turn or slide across pitcher's plate
SB-8.01(s)
SB-8.01(h)
SB-8.01(p)
SB-8.01(n)
SB-8.01(m)
Plate meeting
Disengaging
SB-8.01(o)
SB-7.10
BB-8.05(i),
BB-8.05(i)
Pitcher shall take signs on
SB-8.01(q)
9.04(a).2
SB-8.01(j)
BB-8.01(b)
Plate umpire
Definition
SB-8.01(s)
SB-8.01(g)
BB-8.01(a)
9.04(a)
SB-8.01(l)
Pitcher on or astride without ball
BB-8.01(a)
BB-8.01(e)
In windup position
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
SB-8.05(a)
4.01,
Pitcher must start in contact with
4.01(a-b),
SB-8.01(r)
SB-8.01(g)
Disengaging from windup position
Pivot foot
SB-8.01(t)
9.04(a).1
Not in contact with pitcher's plate
SB-8.01(h)
SB-2.00 LEAPING,
9.03(d).1
Calls fair and foul balls
BB-8.01,
Hand not farther from body than elbow
Pitcher may drag foot off
BB-8.01(e)
Pitching motion
Pitcher makes pitching motion not in contact with
SB-8.01(s)
Pitcher removes hand from ball
Calls balls and strikes
Pitcher lifts foot off
(Cont'd)
May drag off pitcher's plate
SB-8.01(k),
Pitcher's rubber
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AST-10(a),
1.14
3.08(b)
Reg.III(d).NOTE.3
Athletic supporters required for males
5.10(f)
4.11(d) Umpire calls "Play"
4.03(c)
Arriving late may be added to lineup
Defensive, protective helmets
Ejected, not eligible for re-entry
Declining to move to Major division
Distracts batter
AST-17
4.04
Conditions for re-entry
4.06(2)
Plate umpire
Umpire suspends3.12,
4.07
1.16
May stand anywhere in fair territory
5.10(c),
Concussion
Ejected, suspended for at least next game
9.04(a).4
4.06(4)
Injury
Play
Award to injured
Incites spectators
5.10(g)
AST-10(b),
Jewelry prohibited9.01(e),
1.17
1.12,
3.02
Ejection
1.13,
AST-C
Ill or injured
Ineligible, may be protested
Makes all decisions on batters
3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, 8.06.AR.1,
Leaves position during altercation
(Cont'd)
Leaves bench during altercation
3.03.NOTE.2
Falls into stands
Cup required for catcher
7.10
Derogatory language
6.07(b).NOTE,
AST-10(a)
Reg.VIII(b)
Ineligible, protest
4.17,
Casts prohibited on field
Appeal must be made before
5.02
Player
Glove
6.07(a-c)
7.05(g)
Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game
First play by
7.08(d),
4.06(3)
Tournament
4.07
1.17
Pitcher must be on plate to resume play
AST-8 Intentional damage to ball
9.04(a)
Causes illegal pitch or balk
4.06(1)
Ejected, pre-game and post-game
Informs official scorer of lineup changes
Positioned behind catcher
4.07
9.04(a).3
4.19(d)
7.10
AST-10(i)
Bats out of order
4.01
Multiple substitution
AST-17
On unannounced substitution
Ejected, must leave field
5.10(c).1
1.11(k)
1.11(j)
4.07
5.11
3.03.NOTE.3,
Balk considered a play
9.01(e),
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Steps into dead ball territory3.03,
Must be eligible and in uniform to be on bench (Cont'd)Player
Reg.XIV(a)
Shall not sit in stands
Play on unannounced substitution
1.11(a).1
Unannounced substitution
Committee
Substitute re-entry
Shall not object to judgment call
May not re-enter
Removal from team
AST-10(b)
4.19.NOTE.1
1.01
4.19(d)
Number per team
Substitute
Position
9.01(e),
AST-10(i)
Shall be on bench except when...
2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT,
Residency
Does not apply to regulations
Reg.V(c)
Must re-enter in original position in batting order
Must be in bench when not active
AST-10(b)
Reg.V
BB-3.03(c)
School
3.03,
1.16.AR
3.17
4.19(f)
4.03
Reg.XIV(b)
1.05
Players
AST-10(i)
5.10(f)
Starter may re-enter once
Reg.III(a)
Shall not address/mingle with spectators
Reg.IV(b) Must present proof of age
Reg.II
Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators
AST-17
4.06(2)
Protest
3.08
Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2
Unsportsmanlike conduct
AST-10(i)
Non-competitive minors may use more than nine
8.06.AR.1
Removes batting helmet
1.01
Home plate
3.09
3.08
PlayersPool
3.17
Removed as a pitcher may not return (M/M)
Reg.V(c)
Reg.II
Ordered off field
Protest for ineligible Pool
9.02(a)
Bases
Substitute, unannounced
5.10(g)
Visit to pitcher not charged to evaluate player injury
Must start in fair territory
Shall wear identical, numbered uniforms
4.16
Selection of
Player leaves during altercation
Starter re-entry
Tee-ball may use more than nine
1.06
3.09
3.08(b)
Team cannot field nine players
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Regular season
Protest committee
Tee-ball, no protests
Pitch count
AST-A.NOTE.3
Judgment calls not protestable
AST-10(b),
SR-3.03(c)
SB-Reg.VI(e)
3.03,
AST-10(a)
Designated hitter
BB-8.05(e)
4.19(a),
AST-10(b),
Multiple substitution
4.19(a),
4.19(d)
Definition
AST-A.NOTE.2
4.19(g)
SR-3.03(a),
Procedure for
4.19(c)
AST-10(i)
4.10(a), 4.17,
Umpires shall consult
2.00 QUICK RETURN
Forfeits
AST-A
Must be made before next play (playing rules)
Rain
AST-10(f)
Must be made before umpires leave field (ineligible player/pitcher)
AST-13
Intent to catch batter off guard
Quick Pitch
Ineligible player
4.19(c-d),
2.00 QUICK RETURN
Is illegal
Definition
(Cont'd)
Player ejected not eligible for
Must be made before umpires leave field
Balk
BB-8.05(e), Intent to catch batter off guard
4.19(c) Violation of playing rules
4.10,
3.03.NOTE.2
AST-A
4.19(h)
4.19(a),
Ineligible player or pitcher
AST-B
2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH
3.03.NOTE.3, AST-10(i)
Quick Return
Regulation game
3.03,
Must be made before next play
Protest
Tournament
4.19(b)
See Weather
Only manager has right to protest
AST-C
Illegal pitch
4.19(a),
Tournament
4.19(d)
2.00 QUICK RETURN
2.00 QUICK RETURN
Ineligible pitcher
AST-A.NOTE.1
Illegal substitution
Re-entry
AST-A
AST-BB-4(h-i),
AST-A
Ineligible player
AST-10(i)
AST-A
Tournament
Of starting player Must re-enter in original position in batting order
AST-C
AST-B
Of substitute player
Mandatory play
Minor division
BB-Reg.VI(h)
SB-8.05(c)
Interpretation of playing rules
4.19(f)
Equipment not basis for
BB-Reg.VI(h), Ineligible pitcher
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4.19(e)
Ten-run rule
Runner shall retouch bases in reverse order
7.08(i)
Protest
BR before first base
4.11
Runner must retouch bases in reverse order
3.02,
Flying start prohibited
To confuse defense
Runner forced to advance
Advanced by improper batter
AST-12
SB-Reg.VI(b)
SB-8.02(a).1
7.12
7.10(b)
2.00 INFIELD FLY
May be applied to hand
AST-12
Rule book
4.10(e),
Rules, situations not covered by
AST-12
Run
Must be present at site
15-run rule
Retouch
Acquires base
5.06
Applied to glove BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
Rings
Ejections
4.09(b)
Rest
AST-3
Rosin
4.10(e),
SB-8.02(a).1
7.02,
6.07(b).2
4.09(a).EX.2
Preceding runner fails to
4.10(e),
Number scored at completion of game
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,
7.06(b).NOTE.1
4.18
AST-4(e),
5.09(f)
Fifteen-run rule4.09(a),
Runner fails to, after catch 7.10(b)
Reverse base running
Rubber, pitcher's
After foul ball not caught
Forfeit9.05(a-b)
SB-8.02(a).1
Runner from third and BR must advance to end game
7.12
How one scores
10-run rule
7.02
9.01(c)
7.08(i)
7.08(a).2
Legal following first touch of fly ball
Required
4.10(e),
BB-8.02(a).NOTE,
Advances past base awarded
7.10(a)
Does not score if third out is on
Mandatory, pitcher
See Jewelry
Advances without liability to be put out
7.01
Preceding runner missing base
7.08(d).NOTE
7.04(a)
7.08(d),
4.09(a).EX.3,
See Pitcher's plate
After infield fly7.10(a)
Applied to ball
Report
AST-12
Making travesty of game
Runner Abandons baseline
4.09(a).EX.1
7.02,
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7.04.NOTE,
Awarded three bases
7.08(a).45.09(e)
Assisted by base coach 7.09(h)
7.05(b-c)
Does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder with ball
Home run
7.05(a)
7.10(b)
BB-5.09(h)
Batter hit by pitch Batter hit by pitch not entitling to award
Interferes with thrown ball
7.04(a)
1.06.NOTE.1,
Intentional interference with double play
Force removed if following runner out
Fails to retouch base after catch
Fails to touch home plate
Force removed when runner touches base
7.08(e)
6.09(e-g),
5.09(a),
(Cont'd)
7.04(a)
6.05(g)
Hit by pitch while trying to score
Batter becomes
Awarded one base
Flying start prohibited
Fair ball touches fielder
Awarded four bases
SB-8.07(a)
7.09(e)
1.16
Foul ball
SB-8.07(a)
Batter hits ball
6.05(h),
BB-7.13(a)
7.05(a)7.09(f)
7.10(d)
7.08(e)
Interferes with fielder
7.10(a)
Batter interferes with play at plate
7.04(a)
6.05(m), Head-first slide
7.08(c).AR.2,
Courtesy runner prohibited
Following runner out when tagged when two on a base
7.08(g),
Fails to touch awarded base
BB-7.13(b)
7.08(b),
Bat touches ball second time
Fielder falls into stands or dugout after catch
Forced to advance
6.09
7.08(d),
Ball does not leave infield
7.09(c)
7.08(e)
Force re-instated if runner retreats across base
Batter intentionally deflects foul ball
6.05(l)
7.04(b)
Leaves base early
Batting helmet required
Fails to touch base
Batter does not hit ball
7.09(b)
Interference by preceding
7.08(a).3
Base breaks loose from its position
Awarded two bases
Interferes after being put out
7.07
3.04
7.04(b),
6.04,
7.03
7.08(e)
Ball slips from pitcher's hand 7.08(c).AR.3
BB-7.13(c)
7.08(k),
5.09(c)
6.08(b).AR
Dropped ball
Runner
Awarded one base only if forced
Base tagged before reaching
BB-8.05.AR
Balk
7.09(j)
6.08(b)
7.10(a)
7.05(h-j),
7.09(j)7.08(b),
7.05(d-g)
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4.09(b)
7.08(c).AR.1
May leave base when fly ball first touched
Out on interference
(Cont'd)
Tagged while off base
7.08(d).NOTE
7.08(c).EX,
Preceding runner fails to touch or retouch base
7.08(e)
7.06(a)
5.09(a)
7.10(b).AR.1
Runs out of baseline to avoid tag
May advance on infield fly
(Cont'd)
7.04.NOTE,
Out for batter's interference
Starts toward bench
On runner being played upon
7.03 Preceding runner entitled to base
Must retouch bases in reverse order
7.10(b)
On runner not being played upon
Special pinch
7.10(b).AR.2
May advance after foul ball caught
Must immediately advance or retreat
Must touch bases in order
May advance when fly ball first touched
Uncaught third strike
2.00 INTERFERENCE
7.01
BB-7.13.NOTE.1
4.11(c).AR,
Runner is out
2.00 CATCH,
7.08(i)
7.14,
Touched by fair ball6.09(c)
Obstruction
Pitch touches runner in strike zone
Tagged before reaching base
7.08(h)
BB-7.13(c) Umpire shall throw flag
6.05(m)
AST-BB-3.d,
Pitch touches runner while trying to score
Misses base
Passes preceding runner
Slides head-first while advancing
7.08(j-k),
AST-SB-3.d, No pitch
Retouch missed base during dead ball Refuses to advance
AST-SB-3.e
BB-5.09(h)
Runner
7.01
7.09.PENALTY
7.08(c)
2.00 CATCH
7.06(b)
7.08(a).4
AST-SB-3.d,
7.08(a).1
7.02
AST-10(g),
3.08(a).4
2.00 INFIELD FLY
6.05(l)
5.09(g)
6.05(m),
Substitute, unannounced
Missed base, following runner scores May not return to previous base
Leaves base early
7.02
7.09(g)
7.10(d)
5.09(f)
SB-8.04(b)
Pitch touches batter Pitch lodges in equipment
7.10(c)
SB-7.08(a).5
7.12
SB-7.08(a).5
Runs bases in reverse order
Must return if interference is called
Overrunning or over-sliding first base
7.08(d).NOTE
Touched by ball deflected by infielder
7.08(j),
Loses right to base
Preceding, interference
Touched by fair ball after passes fielder
Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls)
5.09(f).NOTE
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7.04(c)
Dimension Batter runs outside
BB-8.01(b)
1.04
Removable cleats
If stealing
Reg.V
Umpire interferes with catcher's throw
7.08(f).EX
5.09(b)
5.09(a)
Minimum games per season
Reg.II
Touched by infield fly while on base
Running lane
BB-8.01(b)
6.08(d),
BB-8.05(m) May not go into from windup position
Pitcher need not come to complete stop (M/M)
Mandatory play
1.11(g)
Unannounced substitution
Awarded one base only if forced
BB-8.01(b)
7.03
Reg.VII(a)
(Cont'd)
Reg.VII(b)
1.06
Shoe
Second base
Definition
Reg.VII(e),
Toe plate
Of a forfeited game
Player Residency
Two runners occupying base
Minimum games per
Minimum games per week
4.09(a)
6.05(j)
Pitcher does not stop
1.11(h).AR Nothing attached to other than toe plate
Reg.IV(a)
Reg.VIII(e)
7.09(k)
Residency Reg.II
Selection of players
Set position
9.061.11(g)
School
3.08(a).4
Pitcher may pitch, step off or throw to base
Metal spikes or cleats
Split
Stretch prior to assuming
Reg.VIII(e)
Split schedule
Reg.VII(e),
BB-8.01(b)
BB-8.01(a)
How a team scores
Schedule
Season
Awarded one base
2.00 FORFEITED GAME
Senior League division
1.11(h-i),
7.08(f), Touched by fair ball before passes fielder
Must disengage its anchor
Pitcher must come to complete stop (I/J/S)
Reg.IV(i)
BB-8.01(b)
Touched by infield fly while off base 7.08(f).NOTE.1
Reg.VII(a)
Runner
Runners
Age requirements
Score
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AST-10(i)
9.03(d).14.01,
Must re-enter in original position in batting order
Position of the players
AST-10(g),
3.18
3.05(a)
AST-10(b)
1.06
Sleeve
7.14,
Pitcher must take while on pitcher's plate
4.06(1)
Cannot be in game with substitute
See Uniform
Shoulder patch, Little League
Plate meeting
Interference
BB-5.09(h)
Starting player
6.05(m),
4.01(a-c),
7.08(a).3
Size
See Ball (equipment)
Pitch touches runner while trying to score
Situations not covered by rules
9.01(g)
Signs
May re-enter once
3.05(a)
Starting pitcher
AST-BB-3.d,
9.01(f)
Batter interferes with
Teams take positions
League must keep off field
See Shoe
Spectators
Base coaches must remain in coaches' boxBB-8.01
Runner does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder 7.08(a).3
Manager, coach or player incites
Squeeze play
Team may refuse to play until cleared
Spikes
3.03,
Snap throw
Reg.IX
3.18
Head-first
Managers/coaches shall not address/mingle with
Stealing signs
4.06(1)
Special games
4.03,
AST-SB-3.e
1.05
6.05(m)
Injured
3.09
7.08(g)
4.03(a-c)
AST-10(i)
7.07
4.05(c)
Starting the game
AST-10(e)
2.00 INTERFERENCE,
Catcher's interference during
9.01(c)
Must pitch to first batter
3.16
Unruly
Base
4.02
On field
1.11(a).2
Re-entry
7.08(a).4
3.05(a)
Special pinch runner
Slide
Home plate
Pitch touches runner in strike zone
To incite spectators
No "must slide" rule
SoftballBB-8.01(c)
Official designated
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May not re-enter
Suspended game
Passes through strike zone
Balk neither ball nor strike
3.07
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
Strike
AST-SB-3.e
SB-2.00 BUNT
Umpire shall immediately announce
2.00 BALL,
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3
AST-10
AST-10(e)
Foul ball with two strikes
Substitution
6.07(b)
AST-10(g),
3.08
Stolen base
Batter hit by pitch in strike zone
Designated hitter
2.00 IN FLIGHT,
SR-3.03(c)
AST-10(i)AST-10(c)
Pitch count
3.03,3.03.NOTE.2
Foul tip
6.02(c),
9.04(a).1
Stealing signs
3.03.NOTE.1
2.00 STRIKE2.00 STRIKE
Foul ball with less than two strikes
4.12
Stretch position
9.03(d).2
Manager must immediately report
9.01(d),
Multiple substitution
Umpire-in-chief calls
3.08(b)
AST-BB-3.d,
2.00 STRIKE ZONE
Unannounced
AST-SB-3.f
Determined according to batter's normal stance
4.04
See Set position
Third strike not caught
Substitute must complete mandatory play
Game coordinator not present
In suspended games
2.00 STRIKE
Touches batter
Game coordinator sole judge as to whether to resume
2.00 STRIKE
Catcher interferes with batter during
3.03(f),
BB-5.09(h)
Takes replaced player's place in batting order
AST-BB-3.3,
AST-10(b)
AST-3.c
Batting out of order
3.06
Tournament rules
Definition
Substitute player
Bunt must be called a strike if bat is not removed from zone
6.05(m),
2.00 STRIKE
Pitch touches batter in strike zone
Unannounced, play on
AST-3.a
7.14, Regular season rules
Pitch touches runner while trying to score
Batter touched by third
6.08(b).1
6.08(b).NOTE
Defensive while on defense, offensive while at bat
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Automatic
9.03(d).5
6.05(e)
Cannot be in game with starter
(Cont'd)
2.00 STRIKE ZONE
7.04(c)
Must meet mandatory play before being removed
Special pinch runner
BB-8.05.PENALTY
Strike zone
AST-10(d)
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Tee-ball division
Team
Tag
5.07
Girls softball teams may not play boy's softball teams
3.03.NOTE.3,
1.11(b)
AST-BB-4(h-i),
Runner tagged while off baseTag-up
Suspension
SB-Reg.VII(j)
Base tagged before runner reaching
Reg.IV(a)
7.08(c)
Umpire sole judge as to whether to resume
7.08(e)
Reg.IV(g)
4.15(2)
AST-10(a)
Fake tag considered obstruction
SB-Reg.VI(e).1-2,
3.18
6.05(i)
One game, following ejection
Reg.III(a)
Of batter before reaching first
Recommended uniform for Minor and Tee-ball divisions
Reg.III(c)
T-shirt
Refuses to continue play
4.15(1)
Roster size
4.15(5)
AST-11
4.15(3)
Shall be resumed
Selection of players
1.01
4.15(4)
AST-18
Must have at least nine players 1.01,
Unable to field nine players
4.10(d),
Roster filing dates
All players on roster have batted
4.16
4.124.11(e),
4.10(d)
7.08(a).1
Players not on original lineup may be added
Refuses to start play
Shall not be called for at least 30 minutes
7.08(e) Runner runs out of baseline to avoid
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,
3.10(b)
Willfully and persistently violates rules
Tournament
BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,4.01
May refuse to play unless field cleared of spectators
4.07
Pitching eligibility 4.12,
Age requirements
Runner tagged before reaching base
Delays game
4.12 Tournament rules
9.01(g)
1.11(a).3
4.15(6)
Refuses to remove player from game
See Retouch
Resumed from point of suspension
AST-11
Suspended game
Minimum/maximum participants of particular league age.
Substitutions
Unruly spectators3.10(b)
Non-competitive minors may use more than nine players
(Cont'd)
4.17, Tee-ball may use more than nine players
SB-Reg.VI(e).5
Refuses to resume play within one minute
2.00 OBSTRUCTION
4.11(e),
1.01
Regular season rules
Reg.V
Color, pitcher's
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2.00 BUNT
No protests allowed
1.11(b)
1.06
Dropped
6.05(c)
League to determine length of
Dropped (J/S)
Reg.IV(i)
5.07
Following runner cannot score
(Cont'd)
4.09(a).EX.3,
Batting order shall contain entire roster
League determines if strikeouts allowed
2.00 FOUL BALL
Mandatory play
Nullifies run(s) scored if...
Not caught, batter becomes runner
Batter starts for bench on dropped
2.00 BATTING ORDER
6.05(b).AR
Batter out if tagged before reaching first (I/J/S)6.05(b)
AST-3.c
4.10(f)
Only one player in catcher's position
Infield fly rule does not apply
7.12
Ten-run rule
Reg.XVII
Bat hits tee
6.09(b)
Television
2.00 STRIKE
Appeal following
Not caught (I/J/S)
SB-1.10.NOTE.2
Must disengage its anchor
4.10(e),
Dropped (I/J/S)
Reg.XV
Only one base on overthrow
Teams change sides
3.17
6.05(i)
Not caught (J/S)
6.07.NOTE
Ball travels less than 15 feet
2.00 BUNT
Pitcher must keep both feet on pitcher's plate
4.09(a)
Third strike
6.05(b)
Bat marking
Batter enters dugout on dropped
6.05(b)
May use more than nine players
2.00 FOUL BALL
1.01
6.05(b).AR
Tee-ball division
Bunts prohibited
Reg.XIV(d)
Third out
Batter out whether caught or not (Minors)6.05(b).AR
7.05.NOTE.2
No penalty for batting out of order
BB-8.01(g)
Batter enters dead ball territory on dropped
Run(s) score if cross plate before
Manager/coach may be on field
4.19(h)
6.05(c)6.05(i),
Third base
4.09(a).EX.2,
Half-swings prohibited
Completely within infield
7.12
2.00 INFIELD FLY
4.09(a).EX.1,
Tournament play prohibited
1.06
7.10.NOTE.1
BB-1.10.NOTE.3,
AST-12
Batter out when caught (I/J/S/Majors)
6.05(b)
3.17
All players shall play defensively
1.02
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Reg.XVII(a-b)
7.09(j)
Innings pitched per game
AST-3
4.11(e),
AST-8
AST-5
Interference
AST-2
BB-8.01(b)7.05(g)
Ball (equipment)
Fielder deflects with thrown glove
AST-15
AST-3
On games
7.05(g)
Goes out of play
On first game
Goes out of play during appeal
Shall be resumed
Reg.XVII(d)
Ground rules
4.09(a)
3.15,
Tie game
How visitors win
Dimension
Time limit
Wild, by pitcher
1.04
Shall establish ground rules
AST-1AST-6
AST-13,
Reg.XVII(a)
Throw Accidentally touches base coach or umpire
Prohibited for Tee-ball
Tournament rules
Hits slanting portion of backstop
5.08
5.08,
4.10(b).2
6.05(j)
4.10(b).1
7.10
Reg.VII(d)
AST-2
Timing play
7.08(b),
Batter runs outside
Agreements between managers
Fielder touches with detached equipment
Halted by umpire
Reg.XVII
Reg.VII(h),
From set position
4.11(e),
Pitcher throws to unoccupied base
Expenses
Tobacco use prohibited
Injury to player
BB-8.05(d)
Base coaches
4.12
Reg.X(c)
7.05(g)
AST-16
AST-SB-4(f)
Forfeits
7.05(e)
How home team wins
Sticks in fenceBB-8.01(c)
Try-outs
Home team determined by coin flip
4.12
Three-foot lane
BB-8.01(e)
7.05(d)
Snap throws by pitcher
Fields are neutral
Practices
4.10(f),
Tournament Director
Toe plateReg.XIV(e)
Tiebreaker
1.11(g)
Reg.X(a),
Tournament
Tournament rules
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AST-4(e)
AST-11
Pitching rules
Replayed game
4.11(e)
Pitching on consecutive days
5.10(e)
Decision appealed
4.10(a), Calls game
Accidentally touched by pitch or throw
To rule on points not covered in rules
Visits to pitcher
9.04(c)
5.10(e)
AST-9
Suspended game
5.02
Different calls made
Suspension
To eject personnel
9.02(b)
Pitcher may not pitch elsewhere during
9.01(a)
Trips to mound
Examines ball
Authority
AST-10(c),
1.11(k)
See Visit to pitcher
At least one must be adult
Field, duties
Offensive timeout
9.01(a).NOTE
Determines strike zone based on batter's normal stance
AST-7
AST-BB-4(f),
Reg.XII
Pitching in consecutive games
Additional balls must be available
5.11
Tiebreaker
Tournament rules
9.01(f),
AST-7
Reg.IV(f)
9.04(b)
Majors and up must attend
Pitching in more than one game per day
Mandatory play
Dangling throat guard recommended
Detects intentional damage to ball
9.04(c)
9.01(c)
AST-15
Conflicting decisions
Calls "Time"
3.02
3.12,
Casts prohibited on field
AST-10
AST-SB-4(h)
AST-13
AST-4
Time limits
3.01(d)
Try-outs
AST-SB-4(g)
AST-BB-3.3,
AST-4(b)
Mandatory rest
5.01
AST-13
To enforce rules, penalties AST-SB-3.f
2.00 STRIKE ZONE
Halts regulation tie game
AST-18
9.03(a)
3.12,
9.01(d),
AST-13
Appointed by League President
AST-3
AST-15
Consults with manager
4.10,
Trophies
5.02,
Regulation game
Calls "Play" to start game Calls "Play"
Umpire5.08
(Cont'd)
9.01(b)
Rule book must be present at site Substitution
9.01(a),
AST-BB-4(g)
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3.12
Touched by fair ball after passes fielder5.09(f)
2.00 INTERFERENCE,
Reports ejections to league
3.01(a)
9.01(b)
Shall wait for runners to return after foul ball
5.10(h)
Should inspect equipment
Shall receive supply of balls
Manager must immediately reports substitutions to Judgment calls not protestable
Shall call time only for reasons listed
Representative of league and Little League Baseball
AST-A
(Cont'd)
BB-7.13.NOTE.1
Multiple substitution
Touched by fair ball
Touched by fair ball before passes fielder
4.08 May not be replaced unless ill
More than one available
Shall immediately announce each substitution
9.02(c)
Shall replace ball unfit for use
Shall have at least two alternate balls
Injury
5.10(g)4.14
9.03(a)
Remove base coach from box
May clear bench
6.09(c)
3.074.01
Must file written report of forfeit
Sole judge of fitness of field after game begins To take steps to avoid protests
5.09(e)
Shall call "Play" to resume play
Shall not call game for at least 30 minutes
Judgment calls final
Umpire's copy of batting order is the official one
Responsible for maintaining discipline and order
Only one available
Interference
3.03.NOTE.2
3.06
4.01(d)
Sole judge of fitness of balls for play
4.19(c)
3.12
4.01(c)
May ask for assistance
Interferes with catcher's throw
3.10(b)
Orders person off the field
Shall call "Time" when play suspended
5.09(b)
9.02(d)
3.01(e).2
3.01(c)
5.10(c)
Is in charge of game once home team lineup received
Required equipment
May not overrule another umpire
6.08(d)
3.01(c)
9.01(a).NOTE
9.03(b)
Orders lights turned on
Umpire
Shall provide pitcher replacement ball on request
4.19(a),
3.01(e).3
4.05(a)
9.01(a)
Shall consult with partners in protest situation
3.10(b)
3.01(e)
4.19.NOTE.2
9.03(d)
9.02(a)
Shall meet managers at plate before game
4.18
No adults available
Shall throw flag when runner leaves early
9.02(c)
9.05(a-b)
4.19(e) Must submit report of protest
6.08(d)
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Duties
Runner
Conduct of the game
1.11(b)
1.11(e)
9.04(a)
1.11(c)
1.11(d)
Duties
Umpire-in-chief
Calls balls and strikes
9.03(b)
1.11(a).3
9.04(a).4
9.03(c).3
1.11(g)
Undershirt1.11(a).3
9.03(c)
Pattern resembling baseball prohibited
1.11(g)
Announce ground rules
Sleeves must not be ragged, frayed or slit
Reg.XIV(a)
Glass buttons prohibited
1.11(j)
Umpire, plate
T-shirt color, pitcher
1.11(b)
Makes all decisions on batters
Unannounced substitution
Pitcher
1.11(a).1
Uniform
Must be provided by league
Tape or other material prohibited
Color, pitcher's
(Cont'd)Umpire
9.04(a).3
Property of league
Hats or visors optional
3.08(a).1
9.03(c).1
SB-1.11(a).1
Players shall wear identical, numbered uniforms
Color, pitcher's T-shirt or undershirt1.11(a).1-3,
1.11(i)
1.11(i)
4.05(a)
One umpire designated
Batter
Pitcher's T-shirt
Informs official scorer of lineup changes
Calls fair and foul balls 9.04(a).2
1.11(f)
1.11(a).2
BB-1.11(a).3
Manager's
Required for base coach Shoes
Coach's
3.08(a).2
Description of legal
Positioned behind catcher
1.11(a).3 Pitcher's undershirt
9.04(a)
1.11(a).3
1.11(b-j)
3.08(a).3 Fielder
Jewelry prohibited
Sleeve length
3.08(a).4
Unsportsmanlike conduct
9.04(a).1
Neoprene sleeves for pitcher
1.11(c)
1.11(f) Metal items
Toe plate on shoes
Little League shoulder patch
Metal on uniformSB-1.11(j).AR
1.11(a).3
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USABat marking
See Base on balls
8.06(a),
Reg.XIV(a)
SB-8.03(a)
Vapers prohibited
Inducing balk3.02
Player
Pitcher brings hand to mouth
9.01(d),
Warm-up pitches
Intentional damage to ball
Maximum per same batter
9.03(d).4, AST-BB-3.3,
BB-8.02(a).3
AST-7
AST-7
4.06
BB-8.02(a).4
Reg.XIV(a)
Pitcher defaces ball
May include any player
9.01(d),
8.06(c)
Visiting team
4.08
How they win
Any player may be included
4.11(b)
Intentional illegal pitch
Takes lead in incomplete inning
SB-8.02(a).1
1.11(a).3
Ejection
Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter
2.00 CATCH
Bench
8.06(d)
8.06(d)
Voluntary
8.02(b)
Used in catch
8.02(b) Delay of game
Maximum to pitcher per inning AST-7
Not charged when pitcher changing
4.06,
AST-7
Bench shows violent disapproval of umpire's call
2.00 CATCH White undershirts for pitcher
Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball
3.17
AST-7
Visit to pitcher
Walk
BB-8.03,
4.08
Reg.XIV(a) Stealing signs
Undershirt color, pitcher
Reg.XIV(a) Coach
Manager
AST-SB-3.f
At mound
Reg.XIV(e)
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Warning
BB-8.02(a).2,
4.06 Umpire
Uniform
Warning
Pitcher expectorates on ball
Any other player(s) may be included
4.11(d).EX
(Cont'd)
Walkie-talkies
BB-8.02(a).5,
May include any other player(s)
AST-BB-3.3,
Pitcher rubs ball on glove, person or clothing
8.06.AR.1
AST-SB-3.f
8.06.AR.1 Not charged to evaluate injury
Release after catch
Maximum to pitcher per game
9.05(b),
8.06(b),
BB-1.11(a).3
BB-1.10
BB-8.02(c)
8.02(a).1 SB-8.02(a).3
8.06,
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Minimum games per
Weather
BB-8.02(a).6
Game suspended due to
Pitcher
See Strike zone
On award to batter
See Jewelry
Definition
6.07(b)
Wristbands
Windup position
1.03
Spitball
Makes further play impossible
BB-8.02(a).3
May not go into set position from
Determined by most runs scored
SB-8.02(a).2
3.10(b),
BB-8.02(a).3,
4.12
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Serving as umpires
SB-1.15(c),
5.10(a)
Pitcher spits on ball
Serving as coaches
1.03 Of game
Winner
Youths
9.01(a)
Watches
2.00 COACH
4.06
(Cont'd)
Minimum 30 minute wait
Warning
7.05.NOTE.1
Zone, strike
BB-8.01(a)
3.10(b)
Wild pitch No limit of pitchers per
Reg.VII(b)Week
Batting out of order
4.01(d),
BB-8.01(a)
BB-8.01(a)
SB-Reg.VI(e).4
Pitcher may pitch, step off or throw to base
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