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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


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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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


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


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


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,


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)


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


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


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


6.01(a-b)

6.07(b).NOTE


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


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


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


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


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)


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)


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


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


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


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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Walkie-talkies

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


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


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



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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


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


(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


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)


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


Pitcher feints to first base


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)


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)


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,


7.09(j)

7.11

Fielder fielding batted ball

6.05(k).AR

6.08(c),

7.08(b),

Offensive team


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),


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),


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


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


4.19(e)

AST-4(a)


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Reg.IV(a)

8.06(b),


May confer with any player

Incites spectators

Use of

Only first batter allowed out between innings

May visit pitcher at mound

3.10(a)


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


Player declining to move from Minor division

5.02,

5.11

3.09,

Major division

Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2


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),


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


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


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


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),


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,


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


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



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7.10(b)

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


Illegal bat

7.09(e)

5.10(d)


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,


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


Out

On runner not being played upon


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


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


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


6.07(b),

Distance to fenceOverrunning first base

4.06(3)

6.07(b)



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


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,


7.08(d),


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


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


BB-1.15(b),

SB-8.01(b)


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-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


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


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


7.10.NOTE.2


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)


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



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)


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)


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)


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,


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


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,


(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,



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)


4.06(1)


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


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


Committee

Substitute re-entry


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...


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)


Reg.IV(b) Must present proof of age

Reg.II


AST-17

4.06(2)

Protest

3.08

Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2


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


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)



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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),


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),


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


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


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),


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


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


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)


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


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



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


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),


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


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


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


Batter touched by third

6.08(b).1

6.08(b).NOTE

Defensive while on defense, offensive while at bat


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)


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


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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Recommend no score be kept T-shirt and cap recommended uniform

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


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,


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



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


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


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


9.01(d),

Warm-up pitches


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)


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


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


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)


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


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


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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