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• Games will not exceed one hour.  This will be a three inning game.  A 1/2 inning consists when all players on the offensive team have batted, regardless of how many outs were recorded. 
• All players present will make up the batting lineup.  Any player being "out" at any base shall NOT be removed from that base. 
• All players in the batting lineup will play defense.  The infield defense should remain traditional with other players evenly spaced in the outfield.  Players should rotate positions during the game to ensure equality.  The pitcher (player) should remain on the pitching mound (clay area) until the ball is batted into play.  The ball must travel at least ten feet to be considered in "play." 
• No runners may advance on overthrows.  On balls hit to the outfield, runners may advance two bases.  There is no "infield fly" rule. 
• Players may receive 5 pitches per at bat before using the hitting tee. 
• Coaches should be on the field with their players providing instruction, positive feedback, and encouragement!

COACH PITCH, MINOR 2

• A game should NOT extend beyond one hour and thirty minutes.  This will be a five inning game.  A 1/2 inning consists of a "bat around," regardless of how many outs are recorded.  There will be a five run rule for each team at bat, for every inning. 
• All players present make up the batting order.  Each batter will receive pitches until the ball is put into play.  Minor 2 baseball is instructional, and the players should hit the baseball.  There will be NO strikeouts!  Coaches may move forward and soft toss to their hitters if necessary.  There will be NO walks or bunting permitted. 
• A player may play even with, but not in front of, the coach pitching.  Players fielding the pitching position MUST have both feet on the pitching mound (clay area).  Ten players are permitted on defense, four must be outfielders. 
• Stealing bases is not permitted.  Runners may advance one base on overthrows to bases.  On balls hit to the outfield, runners may advance until the ball is in the infield, controlled by a player.  If a runner is betwen bases when the ball is controlled by an infielder, the runner shall return to the last base touched if less than 1/2 way between bases.  There is NO "infield fly" rule. 
• Players may not sit the bench for consecutive innings. 
• Coaches may be on the field with players to emphasize/ensure instruction while providing encouragement to players.  Teams should NOT attempt to keep score at this instructional level.

PLAYER PITCH, MINOR 1

• A game should not extend beyond two hours.  This is a six inning game.  A 1/2 inning consists of three outs being recorded, or five runs being scored in ANY inning. 
• All players present make up a continuous batting order. 
• A pitcher may NOT pitch more than two innings per game, or 75 pitch limit before the two innings are completed.  The pitcher may be removed for wildness, poor pitching performance, or any other reason the umpire deems necessary to keep the game moving.  Coaches may change pitchers as needed (rotating players), being careful not to hinder the pace of the game. 
• A player may not sit on the bench for consecutive innings.  Only nine players are permitted defense, three outfielders. 
• Runners may NOT attempt to advance once the pitcher is on the pitching plate with the ball and the catcher is in the catcher's box (Green Book). 
• Fall baseball should be instructional based.  Therefore, the ten run rule can be waived with manager's consent.
• All other "GREEN BOOK" rules shall apply. 

MAJORS

• A game shall not extend more than two hours and fifteen minutes.  Unlimited game time.
• A pitcher may NOT pitch more than 2 innings in a game.  A pitcher must be removed from the game if he/she reaches 85 pitches before two innings are completed.  Coaches may change pitchers as needed (rotating players), being careful not to hinder the pace of the game. 
• All players present make up a continuous batting order. 
• Runners may NOT attempt to advance once the pitcher is on the pitching plate with the ball, and the catcher is in the catcher's box ready to receive the ball (Green Book). 
• A player may not sit the bench for consecutive innings. 
• Fall baseball shoule be instructional based.  Therefore, the ten run rule can be waived with manager's consent.
• All other "GREEN BOOK" rules apply. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Only registered players may participate in league games due to insurance purposes.  Also, players who will be thirteen years of age before the end of the Fall Ball season will NOT be eligible to participate.  If you do not have nine players present for a game, you may borrow a player(s) from your opponent.  Also, you may borrow players from another team within your division, or one division below yours.

In addition, please ensure your players are wearing their baseball uniforms appropriately including all applicable safety gear.  We would like to see our players with their shirts neatly tucked and hats worn traditionally.

Coaches, please remain open minded about players rotating positions.  This will grant the children the opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, and enjoy the game of baseball.  Remember, there are no team standings, tournaments, or champions!  Please emphasize the fundamentals of the game during practices and games.  Our clear, simple objective: We want to children to return and play Spring/Fall Ball.