Division AA

Rules for the 2008 Season

                                                                       

 

 

 1.   First half of the season the managers/coaches will pitch the entire game. Use this time to start

       developing pitchers & catchers.

 

 2.   Last half of the season players will pitch first 2 Innings, (from the mound), then coaches pitch the

        rest of the innings to speed up the game.

 

 3.   6 inning games. (a new inning will not begin past 7:45pm during the week; time limits will be followed

       on the weekends).

 

 4.  Continuous batting order.

 

5.  Four (4) outfielders will be used.

 

6.  Players must play at least 3 defensive innings in the field during full 6 inning games.

      Players shall not sit more than 2 consecutive innings

 

 7.   6 run rule will be in effect.

 

8.   Base coaches will be adults ( to add additional instruction to the players on base).

 

9.   Players can advance 1 base on a steal or passed ball at their own risk until they reach third base. !!!!

       (the pitch must be a catch-able ball).

 

10.  No advance from third base on passed ball. (runner must be hit in).

 

11.  This level is intended to instruct the players and instill confidence.

 

12.  Managers will make out a snack bar parent work assignment list, (1 parent from each team),

        provide copy to snack stand by 1^st game.

 

13.  Field preparation will be the responsibility of both teams as well as raking home plate and the

        pitchers mound after your games. (see field duties sheet).

 

14.  Home team is responsible for providing a press release for the game.

        Get volunteers to help with this.

 

 

 

**There will be NO negotiation of the rules before or during the game.**

**Make sure ALL players are rotated between the infield and outfield during the game.**

**Make sure ALL players get the required playing time.**

**Please remember the league is for the KIDS.**