AA-Kid Pitch Rules
FUN is the keyword.  Instruction is a close second, and winning is not the goal!
Coaches must remain FLEXIBLE, changes will happen.

1.                 Game consists of 5 innings,  1 1/2 hour time limit, no new inning after 80 minutes

2.                 Each team plays 9 in the field, may play 8 if short handed.

3.                 5 run limit per inning. Game score will be kept-CSPs for league champion

4.                 Batting order consists of entire roster, following game begins with batter following the last out from the previous game (continuous rotation)

5.                 No pinch hitting unless injury in which case the next batter in the rotation will hit

6.                 Catchers must wear a protective cup at all times

7.                 All players must play 1 infield and 1 outfield position in each game, pitcher counts as infield positions.  (Exception-Catcher)  All players must sit 1 inning if possible, and no player sit 2 consecutive inning. (We want EQUAL playing time for all)

8.                 Pitchers may pitch no more than 3 innings/game and 6 innings/week.  No pitcher re-entry

9.                 No leading off base, No stealing is permitted.

10.             The batter is out on a dropped third strike.

11.             Where a potential play may occur at a base, a runner has three options, he may: 1) return to previous base, 2) slide, or 3) avoid the fielder.  A runner may not make contact with a fielder, result is an automatic out and possible ejection.

12.             A fielder may not block a base without possession of the ball.

13.             Any rules not covered above will be the judgment of the League Director whose decisions are final.

CSPs- Championship series points will determine league champion

1.         Huddle time -30 pts max -minus 5 for each child late or absent20 minutes prior to Saturday games.

2.         Memory verse -4 per team/week (coaches included) -5 points, verses are cumulative (for example, in week 3 may be asked for verse from weeks 1, 2 or 3)

3.         Winning team -15 points, losing team -5 points, tie is 10 each

4.         Each team will receive 10 points for a correct rotation sheet.

 Remember, no player sits 2 consecutive innings, all players sit once if possible.  

 

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