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2018 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 © 2002-2018, Kevin D. Hunter All rights reserved.

Rev 20180501

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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

2018 Rule Change Summary

NOTE Little League adopted a number of changes after the rulebooks wereprinted. For the most up-to-date rules, get the e-rules from the LittleLeague Store.

Reg III(c) Eliminated the limit of eight 12-year-olds on a Major team.

Reg IV - BB "League Age" date changed to August 31.

Reg VI(d) - BB Pitchers may no longer pitch in three consecutive days.

Reg VI Note 3 All suspended games must now be resumed from the point ofsuspension.

Reg VII(a) - SRBB,SRSB

Minimum number of games in regular season reduced to 10.

Reg XIV(a) League has authority to punish unsportsmanlike conduct on and off thefield and via online or social media.

1.10 - BB New rules for legal bats.

1.10 Note 2 Pine tar is now illegal.

1.15(a) - SB Updated rule on legal colors for pitcher's glove.

1.15(c) - SB Updated to address items worn on pitcher's arms.

3.03 Regular season substitution rules changed to match tournament rules.

4.04 ApprovedRuling

For continuous batting order, all players treated as starters.

4.07 Clarifications on suspensions.

4.10(d) All suspended games must now be resumed from the point ofsuspension.

4.10(e) Additional 15-run mercy rule.

8.1(q) Clarification on requirements of pitcher's release.

8.1 NOTE Clarification on batter hit by illegal pitch.

8.02(a) and (c) - SB Updated to address items worn on pitcher's arms.

8.06(a) and (b) Reduction in number of visits to pitcher in Majors and up.

9.01(e) Clarification regarding teams stealing signs.

AST-7 Reduction in number of visits to pitcher in Majors and up.

AST-11 All suspended games must now be resumed from the point ofsuspension.

AST-12 Additional 15-run mercy rule.

At least one umpire must be

Abandoning a base

Batter runs outside

Fielder touches fair ball with

Thrown by fielder

Batter starts toward dugout

7.08(j)

Adhesive substances

7.08(k)

7.08(a).2

None available to umpire

10-run rule

Use prohibitedAdmission charge

8-foot circle rule

Metal items

AST-12

At least one required on bench

BB-1.10.NOTE.2,

General

1.11(a).1-3,

SB-Reg.VI(e).4 SB-Reg.VI(a),

First base

Reg.IV(e)

Alcohol use prohibited

Age requirements

Batting out of order

Abandoning first base

Adult

AST-12

All players on roster have batted

Description of legal

Reg.IV(b)

6.05(j)

7.05(b)

9.03(a)

15-run rule

9.01(a),

7.10(d)

AST-SB-3.d,

Reg.XIV(e)

President must certify eligibility

Fielder touches pitched ball with

SB-1.10.NOTE.1

7.08(j)

12-year-oldBB-Reg.VI(j),

Minor division 5.07

7.05(a)

Home plate

Reg.V(a).NOTE

7.08(j),

1.11(b-j)

Reg.IV(a)

5.07

Reg.IV(c)

7.05(d)

5.07

Apparel (uniform)

Proof of age required

League age defined

7.10(c)

7.10

Appeal

Abandoning home plate

Reg.XIV(d)

For each regular season division

SB-7.08(a).5

9.02(b)

Tee-ball division

At end of inning

9.03(d)

4.10(e),

Reg.XI

Dimension

6.07(b)

Abandoning a base

SB-1.11(j).AR

Conflict with rules

7.10 Ball must be live

7.05(j)

3-foot lane

Fielder touches thrown ball with

7.08(k),

Cannot pitch in Minors

5-run limit per inning, Minors

Must play in Majors

4.05(b),

4.10(e),

7.10(c)

1.04

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Fair ball deflected out of play

7.10

9.02(b)

Runner overrunning or over-sliding

7.10(b)

9.02(a)

7.10

Pitcher balks while making

During dead ball

Artificial lights

Made to umpire that made call

Runner fails to touch awarded base 7.10(a)

6.08(d)

5.02

7.08(d),

7.04(a)

Not during dead ball

Unmistakable action

Balk

9.02(a)

Runner fails to touch home plate

7.10.NOTE.1

Inadvertently stepping on base

Appeal

See Lights

Fourth out

7.08(j-k),

7.10(b)

Umpire may ask for assistance4.09(a).EX.3,

BB-6.08(a).1,

Runner fails to touch base

Arm

Attempted play

Runner fails to retouch base after catch

Missed base

7.10.NOTE.1

6.08(c)

Judgment calls

6.08(b)

Arguing balls and strikes Verbal request

7.10,

On runner forced to advance

BB-8.01(f)

9.02(b)

5.09(a),

7.10

Runner misses base

Umpire's decision7.10.NOTE.2

7.10

5.02

7.10(d)7.08(k),

Batter hit by pitch

7.10

7.10.NOTE.2

7.10.NOTE.2

Award

SB-6.08(a)

Runner starts toward dugout

7.05(f)

Improper batter

7.10(d)

Run(s) do not score if...

Not considered a play

Balk considered a play

On runner missing base7.12

6.09(e-f),

7.04.NOTE

7.12

Defensive team errs while making

9.02(c)

Catcher's interference

Appeal must be made before

Defense may take one that gives it best advantage (Cont'd)

6.07(b)

Must be made before next play

4.09(a).EX.3,

Ambidextrous Pitcher

7.10(c)

Fair ball touches runner or umpire before passes fielder

7.10(b)

7.10

Must be made before defense leaves fair territory

6.07(b).NOTE, 7.08(d),

7.10.NOTE.2

Batted ball leaves playing area

Third out

7.10.NOTE.1

Base on balls

Error during

6.09(h)

7.12


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4.06(3)

Injured player

Squeeze play

Batter steps out

6.09(d)

Caused by manager, coach or player

Interferes with batter

BB-8.01(d)

7.05(e)

Tee-ball, only one base on overthrow

SB-7.04(d),

Fielder throws glove

7.05(h)

1.04

During appeal

To batter on wild pitch

BB-6.08(a).2

Award

Runners forced to advance

Home run

Pitch lodges in equipment

SB-8.01.PENALTY,

Neither ball nor strike

7.04(a)

7.06(a-b)

Backstop

Intentional base on balls

4.03,

4.06,

6.09(d)

Counts for pitch count purposes

Obstruction

BB-8.05(b)

6.05(m),

Ball slips from pitcher's hand

BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH

2.00 BALK

Pitch touches batter

No penalty

BB-6.08(a).2

BB-8.05.PENALTY

Throw goes out of play

BB-8.05.AR

6.06(c)

(Cont'd)

Fair ball leaves field

5.09(a)

7.05(c),

Illegal pitch

Not in catcher's box

Must be runners on base to call

Leaves catcher's box

4.06(3)

Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls)

Fielder falls into stands or dugout

Runner fails to touch awarded base

BB-8.05(k)

Pitch goes out of play

Award

Awards (trophies)

7.05(i)

Catcher

Ignored if batter and runners advance

7.07

5.10(c).1

Four bases

BB-8.05.PENALTY

Backswing hits catcher

Pitch lodges in umpire's mask

7.04(b)

7.05.NOTE.2

Two bases if fence less than 165/250 feet SB-8.05.PENALTY

7.10.NOTE.25.09(c),

7.05(g)

Dead ball

7.05(g)

Pitch touches runner trying to score

7.04(a)

Intentional walk

BB-5.09(h)

7.07

5.09(g)

Reg.XII7.05.NOTE.1

7.04.NOTE,

Feint to second or third

7.05(a)

Balk

Distance to Throw hits slanting part

BB-8.05.PENALTY

4.03(a), BB-8.05(k)

7.08(c).AR.1


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SB-8.01(u)

With bases unoccupied

(Cont'd)

3.01(d)

Feints pitch off plate

BB-8.02(a).5,

Not in contact with plate

BB-8.01(d)

On or astride plate without ball

BB-8.01(b)

Fails to step directly toward base

BB-8.01(d)

AST-1

BB-8.05(d)

BB-8.05.AR

BB-8.05(i)

Legal

BB-8.05(h)


Hidden ball trick

Markings

Does not step when throwing to base

BB-8.05(f)

BB-8.01(d),

Offense causes 4.06(3)

(Cont'd)

Does not stop in set position

Dropped by pitcher

1.09

SB-8.02(a).1

Not called in Majors and below

1.09,

7.05(f-h) 7.05(a), Leaves playing field

Damaged

Play follows

Pitcher

Discolored

Throws to unoccupied base

3.01(e)

Fails to deliver ball

BB-8.05(b)

BB-8.05(g)

Pitcher defaces

6.09(d-h),

Does not step off with pivot footBB-8.01(c)

AST-1

Foreign substance on

BB-8.05,

Ball (equipment)

BB-8.01(c) Snap throws

BB-8.05(d)

3.02

BB-8.05(e)

BB-8.05(i)

SB-8.02(a).3

No penalty

Removes hand from ball without pitching (I/J/S)

BB-8.05(c)

1.09,

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,

2.00 BALK

Feints to first base

Leaves playing area

Dimensions

Drops ball

BB-8.05(l)

3.02

3.02

Feints to unoccupied base

AST-1

BB-8.05(a)

BB-8.05.PENALTY

Does stop in set position

BB-8.05(j),BB-8.02(a).2,

1.09,

Quick Pitch

Color

Makes pitching motion not in contact with plate

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH

Quick Pitch

3.01(e).2

3.01(e).1

BB-8.05(i)

Intentionally damaged by player

BB-8.05(m)

BB-8.05(i)

Defaced

BB-8.01(a-b)

Penalty

Delays game

League must have additional available

Does not face batter

Balk

BB-8.05.PENALTY

At least two alternate


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2.00 BALL

Rolls against dropped bat

2.00 BALL

Base

Quick Pitch with bases unoccupied

1.06

6.08(b).NOTE SB-6.08(a)

BB-8.02(a).3

BB-8.02(a).2,

Pitcher delays game

SB-8.01(f)

Pitch touches ground

6.05(g)

Base tagged before runner reaching

Unfit for use

BB-2.00 BUNT.AR

All are in fair territory

1.06

Pitcher requests replacement

7.151.06

Pitcher expectorates on ball

First, double

Ball (pitch)

Pitch bounces through strike zone

1.06.NOTE.1

2.00 IN FLIGHT

BB-8.02(a).4

9.04(a).1

Breaks loose from its position

Pitcher defaces ball

Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball Pitcher brings hand to mouth

2.00 FAIR TERRITORY

BB-8.01(d),

Marked by white canvas or rubber covered bags Location

Pitch touches ground and bounces through strike zone

3.01(c)

Ball (equipment)

SB-8.01(u)

1.06.NOTE.2

7.08(c).AR.2,

BB-8.05(e)

SB-8.02(a).1

First base completely within infield

1.06.NOTE.1,

Umpire-in-chief calls

Double first base permissible at all levels

Balk neither ball nor strike

Delay of game

Pitcher must present in front of bodyBB-8.01(d),

Ball outside strike zone while in bunt stance

Dropped ball

BB-8.04

(Cont'd)

BB-8.04

Rosin may not be applied to

7.10(b)

BB-8.05.PENALTY

Missed by runner


Touched by bat second time

BB-8.02(a).NOTE,

Dimensions

Pitcher rubs ball on glove, person or clothing

6.05(g)

BB-8.01(d)

Batter does not attempt to avoid being hit by pitch Batter hit by bounced pitch

Spitball

BB-6.08(a).1,

Pitcher drops while on pitcher's plate

BB-8.02(a).3

3.01(e).3

Base on balls awarded after four

7.08(c).AR.3

BB-8.02(a).6

1.06

2.00 BALL

SB-8.02(a).1

7.08(e)

BB-8.02(a).4

Pitcher rubs on glove, person or clothing

Umpire is sole judge of fitness

BB-8.02(a).5

Slips from pitcher's hand

3.01(e).2

Dislodged during play

Ball (penalty)

SB-8.01(u) BB-8.05(j),

BB-8.02(a).1

SB-8.07(a)

Pitcher spits on ball

BB-8.05(j),


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Box dimensions

7.09(i)

Runner acquires

Must remain in coaches' box

5.08 AST-3.b

4.05(d)

7.09(h-i)

7.08(e)

Altered bat

Runner leaves early

Pitcher throws to unoccupied

Leaves box to draw a throw

(Cont'd)

7.04.NOTE

6.06(d),

Runner must touch in order

4.05(a)

7.09(d)

Runner must retouch in reverse order

Must be eligible players in uniform or adult

1.06

Base coach

4.05

7.01

BB-8.05(c)

4.05(c)

BB-8.05(d)

4.05(c).AR

7.08(c).AR.1

Batting helmet required for players

7.10(c)

Unoccupied, pitcher throws to

7.03

Shall talk to own teammates only

Runner may not return to previous

Shall not leave dugout until

Must disengage its anchor

Unoccupied, pitcher feints to

7.02

BB-8.05(d)

4.05(a)

Size

Runner fails to touch

7.09(h)

Two runners occupying

4.05(b)

SB-8.04(b)

Batting helmet optional for adults

Position

BB-8.05(d)

Accidentally touched by throw

Remove from box

7.08(k),

Runner overruns or over-slides first base

7.01 Runner loses right to

1.04

1.06

Assists runner

Preceding runner entitled to

Interferes with thrown ball

7.08(c).EX,

Must be player in uniform or adult

Pitcher fails to step directly toward when throwing

7.03

May not change boxes during inning Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times

AST-3.b Confuses defense

7.08(j),

Illegal bat

Runner fails to touch home plate

Pitcher feints to unoccupied

1.16

4.05

Third base completely within infield 1.06

1.16

7.08(c)

League may use two adult base coaches

6.06(d),

Runner tagged before reaching base

2.00 BASE COACH

Base

7.10(d)

7.02

Runner overruns or over-slides first base (base on balls)

Offensive team gathers around

BB-8.05(d)

Interference5.08

7.01

4.05(a)

Runner tagged while off

7.09(d)


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(Cont'd)

1.10

SB-8.03(c)

7.05(i) No pitch required

Certification marks

Intentional, catcher leaves box during

Bat ring

Adhesive substances

1.10

4.09(b)

6.06(d),

2.00 FOUL BALL

Dimensions

4.05(c)

BB-1.10.NOTE.2,

Belongs to runner6.05(j)

Baseball

SB-1.10.NOTE.1

BB-2.00 ILLEGAL BAT

2.00 BASE ON BALLS

BB-1.10.NOTE.5

BB-6.08(a).2

BB-1.10.NOTE.1

1.10.AR

Penalty

BB-6.08(a).1, Use of illegal pitch for

Base coach

Must be removed

Hits tee in tee-ball

SB-1.10.NOTE.1

Layout

4.05(a)

1.10,

Illegal

4.03(a),

Blocked by fielder

Runner abandons

1.10,

7.08(a).1


BB-1.10.NOTE.2,

BB-6.08(a).1,

Dimensions

7.06(a-b)

1.10

Adhesive substances Definition

Forces in winning run

Two required

BB-1.10.NOTE.4, SB-1.10.NOTE.3

BB-1.10.NOTE.5

BPF marking

Penalty

To batter

Composite prohibited

Definition

SB-1.10

2-3/4 diameter bats prohibited

Runner runs out of to avoid tag

Dropped in fair territory

SB-6.08(a)

6.06(d),

Altered

Grip required for non-wood6.05(g)

Colored bats acceptable

SB-6.08(a)

Bat

Batter-runner must be in running lane

Base coach must remain in

Baseline

7.08(a).2

BB-8.05(k)BB-6.08(a).2,

Base coach's box

4.05 Uniform required

1.10

AST-6

1.04

7.06(b).NOTE.2

AST-3.b

Base on balls

Intentional

Must be removed

See Ball (equipment)

AST-3.b

8.02(b)

BBCOR marking BB-1.10

1.04

Tournament

Ball is alive and in play


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Bat-boys, bat-girls prohibited

6.09(e-g),

Distracted by fielder

Bat touches ball second time

AST-3.a

AST-3.b

Awarded first base

Hit by pitch

Completes time at bat

Touched by catcher during pitch

BB-1.10

Not entitling to award

7.07,

1.10


6.08(b-d),

Bat ring

Dead ball

Awarded three bases

2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT,

BB-6.08(a).1,

AST-3.b

Both feet inside batter's box

BB-1.10.NOTE.4,

6.03

Touches ball second time6.08(c),

No attempt to avoid

6.08(b).1

6.09

Legal

6.05(g)

SB-6.08(a)

6.05(g)

Thrown, interferes with defense

7.04(c),

Awarded two bases

6.08(b)

7.05(b-c)

Pine tar

Changes batter's boxes when pitcher is ready

3.17,

SB-1.10

Awarded four bases

Ejected

USABat marking

Illegal bat


Bunts foul on third strike

Reg.XIV(b)

7.07

BB-1.10.NOTE.2,

BB-6.08(a).1,

7.05(i),

6.05(g).AR

SB-1.10.NOTE.1

5.06,

4.06(4)

SB-1.10.NOTE.2

6.05(c)

Tee-ball

7.077.07

SB-1.10.NOTE.3

6.08(b).AR

Base on balls

6.08(b).AR

6.08(c),

Delays game

Fair ball touches

Bat Performance Factor (BPF)

Enters dead ball territory on dropped third strike

7.05(a)

Altered bat

Illegal

6.05(f)

Becomes a runner

Bat

BB-1.10

6.04,

SB-1.10.NOTE.1

Becomes runner

6.07(a-c)

Catcher interferes with

7.05.NOTE.1

6.05(b).AR

Pine tar

(Cont'd) (Cont'd)

7.05(j)

Batter

6.05(b).AR

5.09(a),6.08(b).2

7.05(d-g)

Awarded one base

Enters dugout on dropped third strike

BB-1.10.NOTE.3,

6.04

Pitch is in strike zone

6.02(c),

Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR)

BB-1.10.NOTE.2,

Painted wooden bats prohibited

SB-6.08(a)

1.10

Awarded first base

6.06(b)


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Interferes with catcher

7.09(f)

AST-3.a

Must keep foot in batter's box

2.00 BALL,

Hits ball over fence

6.08(b).2

7.08(c).EX,

AST-3.b

6.06(c).36.02(c),

AST-3.b

See Batting out of order, Improper batter

4.09(a).EX.1

7.08(j),

6.05(c)

(Cont'd)

7.09(b)

6.05(b)

BB-8.02(c)7.08(c).AR.1

Bunted foul on third strike

On caught third strike (I/J/S/Majors)

First base tagged

Tagged before reaching first

1.08

Hits pitch that bounces

7.09(e)

Hit by pitch

6.05(k)6.05(b)

6.06(a) 2.00 IN FLIGHT

Out when enters dugout

Illegal bat

7.09(a)

6.06(d),

BB-6.08(a).2

For preceding runner's interference

Hit by pitch that bounces

6.06(c).2,

Improper batter

6.02(c),

For runner's interference

6.05(i)

When infield fly declared

6.05(l)

During squeeze play

5.09(d),

7.09(c)

Legal position

Intentional interference with double play

6.05(h),

Out of batter's box Out before reaching first base

6.07(b).1

6.09(b)

In box when third out is made

Leaves batter's box

On any third strike (Minors)

6.05(g)

Improper


2.00 IN FLIGHT

2.00 ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL,

Interferes after being put out

Must attempt to avoid being hit by pitch

6.06(d),

Pitcher intentionally pitches at

BB-6.08(a).2

2.00 STRIKE

2.00 BALL,

6.03,

6.03

6.01(b).NOTE

Hits ball second time

Overrunning or over-sliding first base

AST-3.a

Intentional walk

Out

Hits ball with foot out of batter's box

6.05(d)

6.05(e)

6.05(i)

Altered bat

7.08(g),

Batter

Infielder intentionally drops fly ball

Interferes with play at plate

Offers at pitch

6.05(a)

5.03

6.09(d)

6.06(a)

7.10(c)

On dropped third strike

On-deck prohibited in Majors and below

6.05(m)

Must vacate home plate

6.06(c),

Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls)

7.09(g)

Intentionally deflects foul ball

When fly ball caught


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6.02(b).PENALTY

Wild pitch3.08(a).2

1.16

1.16

6.02(b).PENALTY

Third strike not caught

6.05(b).AR

Batting glove

Batter changes while pitcher is ready

7.08(j)

Pitcher must pitch to at least one

Batter/Runner

3.05(a-b)

2.00 IN FLIGHT

Batter shall have both feet inside

7.05.NOTE.1

6.03

(Cont'd)

3.08(a).2

6.06(c).1

Pitcher pitches

1.16

Shall take position in batter's box

AST-3.a

Runs outside running lane

Batter steps out

Batting helmetBB-1.15(b),

Batter


Starting pitcher must pitch to at least one

3.08(a).2

4.06(3)

6.02(a)

Pitcher pitches

Takes position in batter's box

3.05(a)

Touched by fair ball

2.00 BALL,

Pitcher balks

6.09(b)

4.06(3)

SB-1.10.NOTE.1

Shall not leave batter's box

6.05(g).AR

3.08(a).2

Mirror-like

Replacement pitcher must pitch to at least one

Batters must wear

Unannounced substitution

6.02(b)

See Batter

Thrown bat interferes with defense

Defensive players may wear

Lines are part of

6.02(c),

Plate umpire makes all decisions on

Pitcher

1.16


Batter must keep foot in

Batter's box6.06(b)

Substitute, unannounced

1.16

3.05(b)

Pitcher balks

1.16 Base coaches must wear (children)

Throw to home plate

Starts toward bench

Batter takes position in

9.04(a).3

May not be painted or have tape or stickers

6.06(c).3

1.16

Swings at pitch that bounces

6.05(f)

BB-1.10.NOTE.2,

6.01(b).NOTE

Starts for bench on dropped third strike

6.05(j)

Steps out of batter's box

SB-1.15(d)

Must meet NOCSAE standards

Base coaches may wear (adults)

Batting Donut, use prohibited

6.06(c).1

Third out made on runner

6.03.AR


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9.04(a).4

6.07(a)

6.07.NOTE

6.07(b)

Umpire's copy is the official one

6.07(b).2

Umpire is in charge of game once home team lineup received

4.01(a-c)

Batting order

6.07.NOTE

6.07(b).NOTE

On error

6.07(b)

Runner advances

Penalty

6.01(a-b)

Each player shall bat in his/her position

Shall be followed, except for substitutions

Plate umpire informs official scorer

Umpire shall not call attention to

Proper batter called out

6.07(b).2

Multiple substitution

1.16.AR

Scorekeeper shall not call attention to

Illegal pitch

Player bats out of order

6.07(b)

On illegal pitch6.07(b).NOTE

(Cont'd)

6.07(b).NOTE On wild pitch

6.07(b).NOTE

Detected after at-bat completed

Continuous

4.01(c)

On hit

Non-glare

Players arriving late may be added to

All players in batting order

Passed ball

6.07(b)

6.01(a)

BB-1.10

4.04

4.04

6.07(b)

2.00 BATTING ORDER

6.07(b).2

4.01(d)

Detected after next batter pitched to

No penalty in Tee-ball

Shall be exchanged at plate meeting

On balk


6.07(a-c)

Pitch thrown to next batter

1.16

3.03.NOTE.2

6.07(b) Stolen base

BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution)

On passed ball

Player removes

6.07(c)

6.07.NOTE

On stolen base

6.07(c)

4.01

1.16

Runners must wear

On-deck batter must wear (I/J/S)

6.07(c)

Players order of appearance4.01(a-c)

6.07(b).NOTE

1.16

Detected before at-bat completed

4.04

At-bat legalized

Proper sequence for exchanging

Batting helmet

Players arriving late may be added


Wild pitch

On base on balls

6.07(b).1

3.08(a).2


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Catch

3.17

Used to touch pitched

AST-16

Fielder touches pitched ball with

4.05(b),

Thrown by fielder

Umpire suspends play

3.10(b) Mandatory 30 minute wait

7.04(b)

2.00 CATCH

Used to touch throw

7.08(j-k),

1.11(k)

Fencing required

4.11(c).NOTE

Runner starts toward

Used in catch

Not an infield fly

9.01(e),

Bench

Cannot use cap, protector, pocket or uniform

7.05(j)

Casts prohibited on field

7.05(b)

Pitch intentionally met

AST-13

3.17

Must be called a strike if bat is not removed from zone

SB-1.10

Not more than two coaches allowed

4.10,

9.01(e),

2.00 CATCH

7.05(a)

Minimum distance from baselines

Reg.XIV(d)

1.11(i)

Only eligible players, managers and coaches permitted on

Before becomes regulation

AST-16

4.10(c-d)

Bunt

Worn by managers and coaches

2.00 INFIELD FLY

Buttons

7.05(d)

Player leaves during altercation

BPF (Bat Performance Factor)

Fielder touches thrown ball with

7.05(j)

Positions

1.08

2.00 BUNT

1.08

Fielder falls into

Used to touch batted ball

Batter starts toward

BB-2.00 BUNT.AR

7.05(b)

7.08(j)

Cap

2.00 CATCH

2.00 CATCH

4.08

4.11(d)

Definition

4.10(a),

Called game

7.10(d)

9.01(e),

Ball dropped in act of making a throw

6.05(c)

Coach leaves during altercation

Foul on third strike

7.05(d)

See Uniform

Home team takes lead

At least one adult required on

Occupants show violent disapproval of umpire's call

4.08

AST-16

1.08

Inactive players must be on Manager leaves during altercation

Not a strike if batter does not attempt contact

3.17

Regulation

4.10(d)

Shortened by weather, light failure, etc.


Umpire may clear bench

SB-2.00 BUNT

Fielder touches fair ball with


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2.00 CATCH

Fielder falls into stands or dugout after

BB-Reg.VI(a)

7.07

5.10(f)

7.07

Catcher outside

Considered infielder for infield fly

1.04

7.09(a)

Cup required

2.00 CATCH

Intentional release

5.10(f)

4.03(a), May wear first baseman's or fielder's glove

Player falls into stands after catch

Shin guards required

Runners may leave base when ball first touched

Player falls over fence after catch

6.06(c).2,

2.00 CATCH

4.03(a),

Shall be in catcher's box

5.09(b)

1.12

Cannot pitch after catching four or more innings

Glove

Infielder intentionally drops

2.00 CATCH

BB-6.08(c).AR.2

2.00 INFIELD FLY

Catcher

2.00 CATCH

Must be in position to receive pitch

Batter interferes with Blocks plate illegally

BB-Reg.VI(c)

Not a catch if

Pitcher cannot play after pitching 41 pitches

Involving more than one fielder

BB-8.05(k)


In position, defined

7.08(d),2.00 CATCH,

5.10(f)

1.17

Skullcap prohibited Throat guard required

2.00 OBSTRUCTION,

Player steps into dead ball territory after catch

2.00 CATCH

Chest protector required

Catcher's box

1.17

SB-8.01(i).AR

2.00 CATCH

SB-8.04(c)

SB-1.12

Cap, pocket or uniform used

Interferes during squeeze play

7.10(a)

4.03(a),

Player drops ball following collision

SB-8.04(c)

Dimensions

Balk

Outside catcher's box

Umpire interferes with catcher's throw

Runners may advance when ball first touched

Voluntary release

7.06(a)

Leaves box during intentional base on balls

1.17

Ball touches offensive player or umpire

1.174.03(a),

5.09(g)

7.04(c),

6.06(c),

BB-8.05(k) Ball lodges in equipment

BB-8.05(k)

Interferes with batter Interferes with batter before pitch

1.17

7.08(d).NOTE

Catcher shall be in

BB-8.05(k)

6.05(k)

SB-8.01(i)

AST-BB-4(d).NOTE,

Helmet required

1.12

Catch

1.17

Mitt

(Cont'd)

6.08(c),

7.04(b)


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2.00 COACH

Reg.XIII

4.05(b)

Reg.XIV(d)

Cellular phones

Color

Assumes responsibilities of manager

4.07

2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT, 3.17

Must have NOCSAE stamp

AST-16

Distracts batter

Causes illegal pitch or balk

Cleats

At least one adult required1.11(k)

May not warm up pitcher

Youths

4.06(4)

1.17.AR

May be on field in Minors and Tee-ball

Commercialization

Unsportsmanlike conduct

3.17

Incites spectators

4.06(2)

3.09,

5.10(g)

9.02(a)

Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game

May not be painted or have stickers

Defensive

4.06(2)

4.07

Coach

1.17

Hockey-style requires throat guard

4.07

4.07

3.09

9.01(e), Leaves position during altercation

Derogatory language

Skullcap prohibited

Shall not address/mingle with spectators

Pitcher's glove

1.17.AR

Concussions

Ejected, pre-game and post-game

Reg.XI

Reg.XIV(a)3.09

2.00 MANAGER

Ejected, suspended for at least next game

2.00 COACH

Reg.XIV(f)


1.12

5.10(d)

1.15(a)

Charge, admission

4.06(3)

See Shoe

Reg.XIV(a)Conduct, unsportsmanlike

Manager requests "Time" for

Catcher's helmet

Cigarettes prohibited

1.17

Catcher's mitt

Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators

1.17

See Catcher's helmet6.08(c)

Conference

Hockey-style permitted

Catcher's mask

Reg.XIV(e)

Ejection

Shall not object to judgment call

Reg.III(d).NOTE.3

Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times

4.06(1)

Not more than two allowed

Shall not sit in stands

Must have dangling throat guard

8.06

Ejected, must leave field

1.17



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7.10.NOTE.2

Balk

Dead ball

Innings per, Pitcher

3.04

5.09(f)

SB-2.00 CROW HOP,

Darkness

Batter hit by pitch

Light failure


Catcher interferes with batter

Ball becomes dead when...

Fair ball touches two runners

5.09(a-h)

2.00 INTERFERENCE,

9.04(c)

7.09(b)

Darkness

5.10(c)

2.00 STRIKE

Crow hop

Allowed at all levels

7.08(f).NOTE.2

Courtesy runner prohibited

5.10(a)

4.14

4.12

Conference

5.09(a),

Injury to player


SB-8.01(r)

Day

Catcher outside catcher's box

5.10(g)

7.07

Foul ball not caught

BB-8.05,

6.08(b),

5.09(e)

Makes further play impossible

Batter hits ball with foot out of box6.05(h),

5.02

3.16

Reg.X(a)

3.15,

Pitcher, innings perSB-Reg.VI(b)

Continuous batting order

5.09(c),

Conflicting decisions by umpire

Illegal pitch

4.04

Causes game to be suspended

6.05(g)

7.09(f-g)

Curfew

(Cont'd)

5.02

SB-8.04(c)

Awards during

SB-Reg.VI(b)

No appeals during

Injury to umpire

7.10(b)

No appeal during

5.10(a)

7.09.PENALTY

Ejection

Only one offensive conference per inning

5.09(c),


Infielder intentionally drops fly ball BB-8.05.PENALTY

6.05(k)

Fair ball touches runner or umpire

5.10(c)

Manager requests "Time" for conference

5.02

Required at Minor level and below

5.09(d)

Appeal not allowed during

5.10(d)

4.04

5.10(b)

Fan interference

7.10,

No bases to be run

Interference

4.04

6.08(b).AR

Umpire to order lights on

BB-8.05.PENALTY

5.10(d)

Batter intentionally deflects foul ball

Free substitution if using


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6.02(c),

BB-5.09(h)

Pitcher throws to other fielders

BB-5.09(h)

Must appeal before leaving fair territory

7.08(i)

Umpire calls "Time"

Pitch touches batter

AST-3.a

SB-8.04(a)

Weather

Squeeze play 7.07,

AST-SB-3.d,


5.10(a)

7.09(h)

May take appeal that gives it best advantage

No runner may be put out

5.11 SB-7.13

SB-8.01(v)

3.12,

Runner may not retouch missed base

Throw hits slanting part of backstop

2.00 STRIKE,

Runner leaves base early

5.10(h)

5.10(f)

Errs during appeal

Pitcher delivers during

Umpire orders person off field


Umpire shall call time only for reasons listed

Balk during throw to base

Team delays game

Obstruction

Umpire consults with manager

5.09(g)

7.08(f) Spectator interference

SB-7.08(a).5,

Obstruction

Pitcher must be on plate to resume play

Pitch goes out of play

BB-8.05(h),


Player falls into stands

7.05(g)

7.02

7.06(a)

Runner assisted by base coach

(Cont'd)

Delayed dead ball

7.10.NOTE.1

Resuming play

SB-8.04(b)

7.10.NOTE.1

Any other player(s) may be included in visit to pitcherAST-7

Batter leaves batters box

8.06(d)

5.10(g)

7.10

Runner may go directly back to original base7.10(b).AR.2

Runner touched by fair ball

4.15(6)

5.10(e)

5.11

1.16

7.05(h)

Defensive team

5.10

6.05(m)

7.06(b)

5.09(a)

5.02,

3.16

Protective helmets

7.05(g)

Pitch touches runner in strike zone

5.09(b)

Runner makes travesty of game

BB-8.05.AR

5.02

8.02(b)

Any player may be included in visit to pitcher

Delay of game

Pitcher

Throw goes out of play

Runner leaves early

5.10(e) Umpire examines ball

Defense

Dead ball


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1.07

Hands must be dropped

Distance

SB-Reg.VI(e).3 Runner off base touched by infield fly

Donut, batting

1.14 First baseman's mitt Catcher's mitt Catcher's box

Force

1.10

7.09(g)

Base1.04

Dropped ball

Reverse

Set position

7.15

1.04

Definition

AST-1

Batter intentionally interferes with

1.12

AST-1

Substitution

BB-8.01(a)

Declared at start of game

Ball

SR-3.03(a)

Preceding runner interferes

Double play

AST-10(h)

Re-entry Player not in batting order SR-3.03(b)

1.04

Base coach's box

1.12,

SR-3.03(c)

BB-1.10.NOTE.2,

2.00 DROPPED BALL

6.05(b).AR

1.09,

SB-8.07(a)

SR-3.03(c)

To backstop

Bat

1.04

Runner intentionally interferes with

Dropped third strike

7.08(f).NOTE.1

2.00 DOUBLE PLAY

1.09,

1.04

Softball

To outfield fence

Batter enters dead ball territory

BB-8.01

Double first base

Batter enters dugout

During All-Star Tournament

Reg.VII(d),

Dimensions

3.11,

2.00 DOUBLE PLAY

Disengaging from pitcher's plate

4.13,

SB-1.10.NOTE.1

Of field

Penalty

1.13,

6.05(l)

Windup position

SR-3.03(a),

Use prohibited

Doubleheaders

Definition

Designated hitter

2.00 DOUBLE PLAY

Glove

Pitcher's plate

AST-1

Applies before and during delivery

1.06

1.09,

1.13

Home plate

Baseball

7.09(f)

6.05(b).AR

BB-8.01(b)

SB-8.07(a)

1.05


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Officials to take steps to avoid protests

(Cont'd)

6.06(d),

Player ejected not eligible for re-entry

Derogatory language Delay of game

AST-BB-3.3,

M/M

3.03.NOTE.3,

During play

AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f

Eight-foot circle rule

AST-SB-3.f

AST-10(a)

When batter is out (I/J/S/Majors)

Out-of-boundary Pitcher

Report to league

6.05(b).AR

BB-8.02(a).5,

SB-Reg.VI(e).3

Intentional illegal pitch

Altered bat

SB-Reg.VI(e).3 I/J/S

Eligibility

SB-7.08(a).5

Individual may not participate in pre-game or post-game

AST-10(a)

4.07

4.07

Batter out (Minors)

9.01(d),

9.05(c)

9.01(d),

4.06,

Pitcher, in doubleheader

8.02(b)

Reg.IV(f)

Individual must leave field

9.03(d).4,

Inducing balk

Individual may not be present at facility for next game

Team cannot field nine players

AST-3.b


9.01(d),

SB-8.02(a).3

9.01(d),

Penalty

9.05(a-b)

5.10(g)


Pitcher, after forfeit

Effective at end of play

3.02

DugoutReg.XIV(e)

AST-SB-3.f

BB-Reg.VI(a),

4.17,

Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter

AST-SB-3.f

Reg.IV(h)

AST-3.b

Language

Dead ball9.02(a)

4.08,

BB-8.02(c)

Arguing balls and strikes

See Bench

Less than nine eligible players remaining

Majors and up must attend tryouts

4.06

6.05(b)

Individual must appear before board

Illegal bat

AST-BB-3.3,

Individual suspended for at least next game

AST-BB-3.3,

6.06(d),


7.05(i)

3.03.NOTE.3,

Ejection

SB-Reg.VI(e).4

Dropped third strike

4.07

Batter starts for bench

When batter may run

4.17,

9.05(c)

4.07

Intentional damage to ball

SB-Reg.VI(e).5

4.06(2)

9.05(b),

AST-SB-3.d,

8.02(b)

6.05(b)

4.16

E-Cigarettes prohibited

SB-Reg.VI(b),

4.19.NOTE.2

6.09(b)


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3.17

AST-A

7.05(d)

Fair ball

9.01(a).NOTE

6.07(b)

1.14

1.171.17

Reg.IV(j)

1.17

1.17

Glove, fielder's

Cellular phones

4.11(e),

Umpire should inspect

BB-7.13(b)

Catcher's helmet

(Cont'd)

1.13

Thrown ball touched with detached

Dangling throat guard recommended for umpire

4.19(a),

Fielder touches fair ball with detached Fielder touches pitched ball with detached

9.01(a).NOTE

Foul infield fly bounces fair

BB-8.01(d),

1.15(b)

1.12

6.09(a)

First baseman's mitt

BB-8.05.PENALTY

Glove

2.00 DOUBLE PLAY

Offensive team to remove all from field

Fielder throws glove

Electronic, use restricted

Chest protector

During double play

2.00 FAIR BALL

President must certify

Equipment

4.10(b)

Required for umpire

1.12

Batting helmet

7.05(c)

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,

Error

Glove, pitcher's

Pitcher, in suspended games

Glove, catcher's

7.05(j)

Fielder deflects ball out of play

Walkie-talkies

Throat guard

6.09(g)

During appeal

6.05(g)

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,

AST-10(a)3.03.NOTE.3, SB-Reg.VI(e).1,

Reg.IV(c)

3.17

3.01(a)

5.09(f).NOTE

When runner leaves early

Fielder deflects home run

4.17,

7.05(b)

Requests for waivers

2.00 INFIELD FLY

Shin guards

7.10

Not basis for protest

3.17

SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Player ejected not eligible for re-entry

Depends on ball position, not foot position

Extra innings

7.05(a)

1.16

4.12,

Catcher's mitt

1.15(a)

Pitcher's

Deflected by infielder

While improper batter at bat

Bat touches second time Batter hits

BB-8.02(a).1, Following balk or illegal pitch

3.14

Eligibility


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6.09(d-f),

2.00 FAIR TERRITORY

Skinned

5.09(d)

6.09(c)

Batter drops bat in

Fair ball sticks in

Fair territory

3.16

Players must start in

6.05(f)

3.10(a)

1.04, 2.00 FAIR TERRITORY

Lines are part of batter's box

On field

Touches umpire after passing fielder

Managers shall agree on fitness before game

7.05(f)

Game coordinator shall not call game for at least 30 minutes

9.01(f)

7.05(f)

SB-1.07.NOTE

Bench must be protected by

Running lane

Manager, coach or player incites

1.08

9.04(a).2

6.03.AR

2.00 FAIR BALL7.05(b)

1.04

1.04

6.05(g)

4.03

Fair ball goes under

Offensive team to remove all equipment

4.03(c)

Touches base

Reg.XIV(b)

2.00 INTERFERENCE,

Game coordinator judge of fitness after game begins

Definition

3.10(b)

Reg.XIII

Fans

Home plate is in...

Plate umpire calls

Hit with foot out of box

7.05(f)

Leaves playing area

7.05(f)

Fence

See Obstruction

Player may stand anywhere in

1.04

2.00 FAIR TERRITORY

Fake tag

(Cont'd)

Field

7.09(k)

Foul lines are in...

6.09(f-g)

6.09(d)

6.09(c)

Touches umpire before passing fielder

Touches runner after passing fielder

5.09(f)

6.05(j)

9.03(d).5

Touches batter

Fair ball passes through

Fair ball

9.03(d).5

Interference

Touches runner before passing fielder

1.04

Sticks in fence

6.08(d)

Fees

Dimensions

Umpire shall not call game for at least 30 minutes

Hit over fence

6.08(d),

7.05(a),

Layout

Recommended orientation

Touched with detached equipment

Touches runner or umpire

4.06(1)

All bases are in...

3.14 Persons permitted on


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7.08(j),

Intentionally drops fly ball

Umpire sole judge of fitness after game begins

6.05(i)

Batter is out when caught


Touches pitched ball with detached equipment

5.07

Into umpire or runner

7.05(a),

In act of fielding thrown ball

Bounding ball, over fence

7.15

Fly ball, with thrown equipment

First baseman1.13

7.05(c),

Reg.XIV(e)

Deflected out of play

Five run limit per inning, Minors

6.05(k).AR

(Cont'd)

7.10(c)

Throws glove, cap, etc.

1.06

3.10(b)

Double

Fifteen-run rule

Fly ball

Batter out if tagged before

Overrunning

6.09(g)

7.05(a)

7.10(c)

Duties

Runner overrunning or over-sliding

7.05(f)

Pitcher feints to

3.08(a).3

4.10(e),

Field umpire

Distracts batter Deflects fly ball over fence

2.00 OBSTRUCTION

1.06.NOTE.2

7.05(g)

Glove


6.09(h)

Runner overrunning or over-sliding (base on balls)

Batter outside running lane

Field

9.04(b)

Touches thrown ball with detached equipment

Fielder

6.09(c)

BB-8.05(b)

7.05(a)

1.13

Completely within infield

7.08(j),

7.05(b)

Double first base permissible at all levels

7.08(c).EX,7.08(c).AR.1

7.08(j),

4.06(4)

AST-12

6.09(h)

1.14

6.05(j)

Throws ball out of play

Over-sliding

Glove

6.05(a)

Firearms prohibited

6.05(k)

First base

May allow ball to fall untouched

7.05(d)

7.10(c)

Fielder deflects possible home run

Touches fair ball with detached equipment


3.08(a).3

3.15 Unauthorized persons on

Fly ball, over fence

1.06

7.05(e)

Deflects ball

Mitt

7.05(j)


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6.05(d),

Pitcher lifts foot off pitcher's plate

Score of

Fielder may allow to fall untouched

7.08(e)

5.10(f)

Tournament rules

SB-8.01(s)SB-8.01(r)

Infield fly

Player falls into stands after catch

AST-3.a

4.09(a).EX.2

SB-8.01(h)

Team refuses to resume play within one minute

Player steps into dead ball territory after catch7.08(d),

(Cont'd)

Batter is out on caught foul fly

SB-8.01(s)

2.00 STRIKE

4.18

To end game

Bunted on third strike

2.00 INFIELD FLY,

Appeal, third out on

Team willfully and persistently violates rules

2.00 FORFEITED GAME

Foot

Fielder falls into stands or dugout after catch

7.10(a)

AST-5

Base tagged

6.03

7.04(b)

Re-instated if runner retreats across base

Pitcher may drag foot off pitcher's plate

6.05(k).AR

4.09(b)

4.15(2) Team refuses to continue play

Not on pitcher's plate

4.15(5)

4.15(4)

Batter intentionally deflects

Fly ball

Runner may advance when ball first touched

6.05(k)

4.15(1)

SB-8.01(b)

Team delays game

2.00 CATCH,

7.08(e)

7.08(f).NOTE.1

Lifts off ground

Batter must keep in batter's box

7.08(e)

SB-Reg.VI(e).5

Umpire to file written report

6.02(c),

7.01

Removed if following runner out7.08(e)

Pitcher must have both feet on ground

6.05(c)

5.10(f)

Team refuses to remove player from game

Removed when runner touches base

7.08(f).EX,

Runners may leave base when ball first touched

6.05(a)

4.18

2.00 CATCH

Runner tagged

Foul ball

Pitching eligibility

To be recorded in the scorebook


7.08(e)

Intentionally dropped

Forfeit

6.05(h),

5.10(f)

Team refuses to start play

Player falls over fence after catch

Run does not score if third out is a Runner loses right to base

Force play7.12

7.09(b)

7.08(d).NOTE

Batter shall have both inside batter's box

4.15(6)

4.15(3)

Bunt on third strike


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4.11(c).NOTE

4.10(e),

4.11(d),

6.05(a)

4.11(b)

Definition

Admission charge

Home team needs only part of last inning

1.01

Dead ball if not caught

2.00 FAIR TERRITORY

4.10(e),

4.11(d)

10-run rule

Does not apply in AST

3.01(b)

How visitors win

Extra innings

No new inning after

Reg.X(a)

Objective

Runner may advance after caught

Foul lines

No limit of pitchers perReg.X(a)

Are in fair territory Marked with chalk or other white material

AST-12

Foul tip

AST-12

Fair infield fly bounces foul

4.10,

Depends on ball position, not foot position

Is a live ball

15-run rule

AST-12,

4.10(a),

5.09(d)

(Cont'd)

2.00 FOUL TIP

AST-BB-4(f),

AST-SB-4(f)

How home team wins a tie game

Mercy rule

Reg.XIII

1.04,

4.10(b)

SB-Reg.VI(e).5

Game

AST-12

9.04(a).2

BB-Reg.VI(d)

4.11(c).EX

Limit of 5 pitchers per

SB-Reg.VI(d)

Ends on home run

How visitors win a tie game

Pitching in consecutive

Forfeit, pitching eligibility

4.10(b).1

5.09(e)

4.10(e),

Reg.XI

AST-SB-4(h),

Called, umpire suspends play Cannot be played without nine players

AST-13

1.03,

AST-12

2.00 FOUL TIP,

5.05

2.00 FOUL BALL

Ended on bases-loaded walk, hit batter, etc. 4.09(b)

5.09(e)

4.10, AST-13

Curfew

7.08(d).NOTE

How home team wins

1.01,

4.10(b).2

BB-Reg.VI(a)

Called with home team taking lead

Foul ball

2.00 INFIELD FLY

Fifteen-run rule

Hit with foot out of box

AST-4(a)

Fund-raising

4.10(e),

4.09(b),

4.16

1.04,

Plate umpire calls

5.06

Innings pitches per

4.11(c)

Ending

Rebounds off catcher's mask or chest protector

How a team scores

4.10(e),

1.02,

2.00 STRIKE

4.10(a),

4.09(a),

Regular season

4.11,

5.04,

Batter not out if caught

Umpire shall wait for runners to return

4.11(a),


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Sole judge of fitness of field after game begins

7.05(a),

Duties

Minimum per week

Glove

Rosin may not be applied to

Catcher may wear first baseman's or fielder's

Winner

(Cont'd)

Games

4.10(f), Tie games

Shall meet managers at plate before game

4.10(a),

Pitching in more than one per day

Replayed

Regulation

Unruly spectators

BB-8.02(a).NOTE,

4.11(e), Suspended, pitch count

Regular season rules Suspended

4.11(d).EX

6.05(h)

Ten-run rule

Reg.IX

2.00 FORFEITED GAME

4.10(c),

Reg.VII(d)

1.12

Game coordinator

Reverts to last completed inning

Catcher

AST-13,

1.14

Suspended, pitching eligibility

9.03(d).1

7.08(i)

First baseman

AST-12

Starting

Game

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3

Ejections

4.10,

1.131.15(a)

1.15(a)

Multicolored

1.03

4.02

Minimum per season

Ground ball

SB-Reg.VI(e).5

Thrown by fielder

SB-Reg.VI(e).1-2,

Fielder

Reg.VII(a)

5.01,

Pitcher's, foreign material prohibited

Must be present at all times

Tournament rules

4.02,

Color, pitcher's

Reg.VII(b)

4.10(d)

1.15(b)

4.01,

SB-8.02(a).1

9.03(d).5

AST-11


SB-1.12

AST-13

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,

Putting the ball in play

9.03(d).4

Time limits

AST-BB-4(h-i),

4.10(b)

9.03(d).1

AST-14

5.11

9.03(d)

Reg.VII(h),

Shall not call game for at least 30 minutes9.03(d).5

Score of a forfeit

Reg.X(c)

Special

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,

9.03(d).2

Regulation tie, halted by umpire

Reg.VII(d),

Runner makes travesty of

4.10(e),

4.12,

9.01(g)

Per day

4.11(e)

Reg.X(a),

3.11,

7.05(c),

Teams take position to start

AST-BB-4(g)

7.05(e)

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,

4.13,

4.11,


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SB-8.01(g)

(Cont'd)

6.09(e-g),Ground rule double

Illegal pitch

BB-8.02(a).1.EX

Batter hit by bounced pitch

2.00 FOUL BALL

6.09(e),

4.09(b)

Pitcher may step backwards before hands come together

2.00 BALL

6.05(f)5.09(f),

BB-8.02(c)

AST-3

Settles in fair territory

Not farther from body than elbow

Pitcher removes from ball without pitching (I/J/S)


Hidden ball trick

Hit by pitch

2.00 FOUL BALL

Touches runner or umpire

Pitcher blowing on

Helmet

6.05(g)

6.08(d),

Of pitcher's plate

7.08(f),

2.00 FAIR BALL

Hands

7.09(k)

3.13 League shall establish

7.05(f)Ground ball

7.05(d-g)

Not entitling batter to award

1.04

2.00 STRIKE

Batter out on strike three 6.05(e)

Passes first or third over fair territory

Regular season

6.05(g)

6.08(b)

7.04(a),

May not supercede rulebook 3.13.AR

Announced by umpire-in-chiefGround rules

Passes first or third over foul territory

Rolls against dropped bat

Settles on foul line

Tournament

Pitch released below hip

BB-8.05(l)

Reviewed with managers and umpire

2.00 FAIR BALL

Leaves playing area

Tournament director shall establishAST-3

Forces in winning run

Must be in writing

SB-8.05.NOTE

Award

Hit

Settles in foul territory

6.08(b).2

Rolls against bat

6.05(g)

Touches batter

AST-3

Height

BB-8.05(i),

6.05(g)

SB-8.01(p)

2.00 FAIR BALL

Batter must attempt to avoid

Dead ball

SB-8.01(j)

SB-8.01.NOTE,

SB-8.01(p)

6.09(c),


6.08(b).AR

Hand

9.03(c).3

Intentional

Considered a strike when...

See Batting helmet, Catcher's helmet

6.08(b).1


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Illegal pitch

AST-2

Reg.IV(i)

4.09(b)

1.05

1.05

2.00 BALL,

AST-3.b Must be removed

7.04(c)

7.05(a)

4.01(a)

Bat


4.02

4.11(c).AR

7.07

SB-8.01.PENALTY,

Out

Batter becomes runner

Runner closest to called out

7.09(c)

Definition


SB-8.05.PENALTY

Presents lineup first

Hit by pitch

Catcher interferes during squeeze play

Runner passes preceding runner

Home run

Illegal4.11(d).EX

Mandatory play Ejection

Batter interferes with play atHome plate

6.06(d), AST-3.b

4.11(c),

Ball See Ball (equipment)

2.00 FAIR TERRITORY

2.00 IN FLIGHT

Takes field first

Catcher interferes during play at

BB-8.01(d)

1.05

See Glove

4.11(a), Determined by coin flip in Tournament

Award

4.11(c).NOTE

See Bat

7.10(d)

1.10

SB-8.01(t)

Glove

1.05

7.08(k),

SB-7.04(d),

Throw

Additional revolution of arm

Black beveled edge not part of...

BB-2.00 ILLEGAL BAT

6.09(d)

Is in fair territory Edges shall be beveled

Shall be fixed level with ground

7.09(g)

Illegal bat

6.07(b)

Home team

How they win

6.08(b).1

(Cont'd)

SB-8.05.NOTE

Pitch bounces

Winning run must touch

Takes lead in bottom of inning

6.06(c).3

SB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,

6.06(d),

Runner fails to touch

4.11(c)

Size

Batter hit by

To end game

Ties game in incomplete inning

SB-8.01.NOTE,

4.11(c).EX

Base award (J/S)

1.05 Dimensions

Pitch is in strike zone


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2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, Pickoff while in contact with pitcher's plate

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH

Pivot foot must be in contact with pitcher's plate

Counts for pitch count purposes

BB-8.01(c)

SB-8.01(c)

Pitcher lifts foot off pitcher's plate

Pitcher feints to first base

Hand farther from body than elbow Foreign substance on ball

SB-8.01(l)

SB-8.01(g),

SB-7.10

8.02(b)

SB-8.01(b)

Manager has choice of play or penalty

SB-8.01(k),

Pitcher throws to unoccupied base

Pivot foot on top of pitching plate

Intentional by pitcher

SB-8.05(a)

BB-8.05(a)

Not underhand delivery

Pitcher bounces ball

SB-8.01(j)

Pitcher shall take signs while on pitcher's plate

SB-8.05(b)

Quick Pitch

8.05.PENALTY,

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH

BB-8.05(g)

BB-8.05,


Pitcher removes hand from ball

During appeal

BB-8.05(b)

SB-8.01(p)

Dead ball

SB-8.01.PENALTY

SB-8.01(s)

SB-8.01(e)

Is a balk in I/J/S baseball with runners on

BB-8.05.PENALTY

SB-8.01(u)

Pitcher's pivot foot not contacting plate

SB-8.05(e)

Pitcher drops ball

BB-8.05(d)

Pitcher fails to deliver pitch

Is balk with bases occupied (I/J/S)

Pitcher does not step off plate while making appealBB-8.05(f)

BB-8.05(i)

Pitcher feints to unoccupied base

Penalty

Play follows

SB-8.01(h)

Illegal pitch

BB-8.05(d)

Pitch released above hip

Pitcher fails to deliver ball

Pitcher does not step when throwing to base

Pitcher does not face batter

SB-8.01(q)

Leaping

SB-8.01(a)

SB-8.01(r) Crow hop

Pitcher delays game

5.09(c),

SB-8.01(u)

Pitcher must have both feet on ground

SB-8.01.PENALTY

SB-8.01(d)

Pitcher makes pitching motion not in contact with plate

SB-8.01(p)

(Cont'd)

Pitcher on or astride pitcher's plate without ball

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH

SB-8.01(m)

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, BB-8.05(e),

8.05.PENALTY,

4.06(3)

Ignored if batter and runners advance

7.10.NOTE.2

SB-8.01(v)

Follow-through

SB-8.01.PENALTY

Caused by manager, coach or player

SB-8.05(d)

Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball

SB-8.01

SB-8.05(c)

Pitching motion made not in contact with plate

8.05.PENALTY,

BB-8.05(c)

BB-8.05(h),

Pitcher fails to step directly toward when throwing

Shoulders must be aligned with first and third base

8.05.PENALTY,

Definition

BB-8.01(d)

4.06,


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Detected after next batter pitched to

Proper batter called out

2.00 CATCH

6.07(b).NOTE

SB-8.01(n)

2.00 INFIELD FLY

Two revolutions of arm

6.07(b).2

Infielder

Player in continuous batting order

6.07(b).2

6.07(a)

AST-10(a)

Stolen base

Ball is alive and in play

Detected before at-bat completed

On error

Illness

2.00 INFIELD FLY

6.07(b)

2.00 INFIELD FLY

Touches runner while off base

6.07(b)

6.07(b).NOTE

4.04

At-bat legalized

On balk

Touches runner while on base7.08(f).NOTE.1

Wild pitch

Snap throws

2.00 INFIELD FLY6.05(d)

On wild pitch

SB-8.01(o)

Team cannot field nine players

(Cont'd)

6.07(b)

6.07(b).NOTE

Pitch thrown to next batter

6.07(b).NOTE

Ball bounces foul untouched

Pitcher and catcher considered infielders

6.07(c)

Umpire

Batter out

Stop or reversal of pitching motion

On passed ball

6.07(b)

First play by

Illegal pitch

Does not apply in Tee-ball

Runners may advance

On base on balls

Pitcher

Penalty

2.00 INFIELD FLY

Appeal

6.07(b)

3.03.NOTE.3,

With bases unoccupied

2.00 INFIELD FLY

6.07(b)

Infield fly

6.07(c)

Runner advances

6.07(b).NOTE On stolen base

4.17,

3.05(a-b),

Lands foul, bounces fair

9.02(d)

8.06.AR.1

7.08(f).EX

In flight

Bunt is not

On illegal pitch

6.07(b).1

Illegal pitch

Passed ball

BB-8.01(d)

On hit

BB-8.01(c)

6.07(c)

7.05(g)

6.07(b).2

2.00 INFIELD FLY

Improper batter

Catch


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7.08(a).3

6.05(k)

Innings

Dropped ball

To umpire

6.05(k-l)

Delivery of single pitch

Home team needs only part of last

May allow ball to fall untouched

7.09(b)

3.05(a-b),

BB-8.05(j)

4.10(a),

2.00 INNING,

Award to injured player

Definition

5.10(c).1

Extra

4.03(a),

3.15

2.00 INFIELD FLY

AST-13

Game reverts to last completed

Deflection of foul ball

5.07

4.10(c).1-3

Insurance

Pitcher and catcher are, for infield fly

By person on field

SB-8.03(c)

Covers only sanctioned activities

7.09(f-g)

BB-8.03,

5.10(c)

4.10(c).3,

Player

No new inning after

2.00 INNING

Minimum number in regulation game

9.02(d) Umpire

4.11(d).EX

6.05(k).AR

4.10(a),

Player in continuous batting order

Damage to ball2.00 BUNT

4.17,

Incomplete

8.06.AR.1

6.05(h),

4.10(b)

3.02

Delay of game

Third out ends half-inning

Injury

To break up double play

2.00 INNING

SB-Reg.VI(b)

4.10,

4.10(c).2,

Distraction to batter

Begins at third out of previous inning

4.04

Infielder

8.02(b)

5.07

BB-8.05(k),

4.10, 4.11(c),

AST-10(a) Team cannot field nine players

Deliberate attempt to cause

AST-13Reg.X(a)

3.03.NOTE.3,

Number of in regulation game

Base on balls

Inning

Interference

4.11(a) Home team ahead in bottom of

Per day for pitcher SB-Reg.VI(b)

6.05(k).AR

Pitcher, maximum per day

(Cont'd)

4.06(4)

Reg.IV(a).NOTE.1

SB-Reg.VI(b)

Dropped fly ball

Intentionally drops fly ball

AST-4(c),

4.11(d).EX

5.10(c).1

Bunt

To pitcher

Fly ball allowed to drop untouched

5-run limit in Minor division

SB-8.03(a) Warm-up pitches between

Intentional


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With thrown ball 5.08,

6.06(c).2,

7.08(g),

2.00 INTERFERENCE

With foul ball

BB-6.08(a).2

By preceding runner

By any person on field

(Cont'd)

With thrown ball

With batted ball

Batter out of running lane

7.08(b),

6.05(h),

To break up double play

7.09(j)

Batter interferes with catcher 6.06(c),

7.08(b),

6.05(g)

6.05(l)

7.08(b),

7.09(c)

Spectator

7.09(b)

6.05(g).AR Bat touches ball second time

5.08

6.05(h),

Batter interferes with play at first

7.09(b)

6.05(h),

6.05(j)

6.08(c)

Offensive team Offensive

5.08,

7.08(b),

Intentional walk

Release after catch

7.11

7.09(a)

7.09(h-i)

6.05(j)

6.08(c),

Base coach

Pitch at batter

3.16

5.08,

2.00 CATCH

7.09(j)

Bat, thrown

7.09,

7.09(b)

At plate

Fan


Interference

Thrown ball


2.00 INTERFERENCE

3.15 Intentional

Inter-league play requires approval No pitch required

7.09(k)

6.05(g).AR

7.09(j)

With batted ball

Throw accidentally touched is not...

7.04(c)

(Cont'd)

7.11

Ball is dead

By catcher

2.00 QUICK RETURN

Thrown bat

7.09(e)

Umpire's

BB-8.02(c)

3.15,

No pitch required

3.16

Definition

Intentional

Fielder fielding batted ball

7.09(c)

BB-6.08(a).2

7.09(f-g)

7.09(d), Penalty

Interference All runners must return

Reg.VII(c)

7.09(k)

Catcher's

7.08(g),

7.09.PENALTY,

Quick Pitch

2.00 INTERFERENCE

By batter at plate

7.09(j)

By batter or runner after being put out

With foul ball

2.00 INTERFERENCE


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AST-BB-3.3,

Shall provide protection sufficient to keep order

AST-SB-3.f

Must be recorded

1.11(b)

Discipline of ejected personnel

Appoints managersLeague President

Reg.IV(d)Reg.IV(e)

Must provide uniforms

Must have additional balls available

9.02(a)

Protest committee

Judgment call

With catcher's throw

(Cont'd)

Prohibited for players

1.11(b)

Shall provide umpire with baseballs/softballs

Mandatory play

Intermediate division

4.18

1.11(j)

Handles ejections

4.10(f)

9.01(d),

Protest committee

To determine length of Tee-ball games

League age

3.10(a)

9.05(a-b)

5.09(b)5.09(f),

JewelryReg.IV(i)

4.19(e)

9.01(a)

Umpire's

Ejection report to

Officials to take steps to avoid protests


1.16

4.06(1)

9.05(c)

Must provide batting helmets

Appoints umpires

Interference

4.19.NOTE.2

Forfeit report to

Umpire reports ejections to

(Cont'd)

3.01(c)

Incites spectators

Determines field fitness

Uniforms are property of

Age requirementsJunior League division

1.11(j)

Not protestable

3.13,4.19(f)

4.05(a)

9.05(c)

Shall establish ground rules

Reg.IV(a)

4.06(2)

3.01(d)

League

3.13.AR

Protest report to

Medical alert permitted

Mandatory play

Ejection

6.08(d)

Derogatory

2.00 MANAGER

3.01(e)

9.05(a-b)

Age requirements

Language

May use two adult base coaches

3.18

4.19(f)

Reg.IV(i)

Shall provide at least two alternate balls

Reg.IV(a)

Definition


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Glove

Intentionally dropped

SB-Reg.VI(b)

Bat

Player steps into dead ball area

Little League

Infield fly

Lights

Play follows balk

SB-2.00 LEAPING,

See Batting order

Lines

2.00 INFIELD FLY

BB-6.08(a).1,

5.08

During base award


5.10(f)

Ball

2.00 STRIKE

5.08

Shoulder patch

SB-Reg.VI(d)

Logo, use of

Lineup

2.00 INFIELD FLY

AST-SB-3.f

AST-SB-4(f)

Throw touches umpire

Legal

Failure of

9.01(d),

SB-Reg.VI(e).4

7.10.NOTE.2 Resuming play after dead ball

No limit of pitchers per game

Reg.VII(d)

Innings pitched per day

1.04

5.10(b)

Base on balls

1.11(a).2

Marked with chalk or other white material

AST-13,Line drive

Maximum of 5 pitchers per game

5.08

AST-4(a)

SB-8.01(s)

Artificial

Live ball

BB-Reg.VI(a)

Time limit on first game

Reg.XVI

See Bat

7.05.NOTE.1

Limit

Play follows catcher's interference

6.05(k)


Foul tip

6.08(c)

Regular season

BB-8.05.PENALTY

See Glove

Play follows illegal pitch

Obstruction on runner not being played upon 7.06(b)


5.11

No limit of pitchers per week

Player steps into dead ball territory

4.14,

Appeal must be made during

Innings pitched per game

5.10(f)

Reg.X(c)

Leaping

BB-8.05.PENALTY

Throw accidentally touched

Ball is alive until becomes dead for cause

Ejection happens during

5.02

Required for appeal

Pitch touches umpire5.11

SB-6.08(a)

7.10

AST-BB-3.3,

3.15,

Not an infield fly


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SB-8.01.PENALTY8.05.PENALTY,

1.08

Must immediately report substitutions

May confer with any player(s)

3.12,

AST-7

Reg.VIII(b) Player declining to move from Minor division


4.19(e)

Only manager has right to protest

Has choice of play or penalty

Reg.IV(i)

Reg.XIV(d)

5.01,

Leaves position during altercation

Ejection

Manager

Reg.V(a).NOTE

Responsible for pitch count

Major division

May remove player from team

Only first batter allowed out between innings


4.07

Use of

Reg.IV(a)

5.02,

Reg.XIV(f)

4.02,

Permitted uniform

Managers shall agree on fitness of field before game Maximum visits to pitcher per game

2.00 MANAGER

May visit pitcher at mound

8.06.AR.1 Must submit report of protest

4.06(3)

4.17,

3.06

May not warm up pitcher

Age requirements

AST-7

5.10(d) Requests time for conference

4.06(2)

AST-16

4.07

Appeal of umpire's decision

3.03.NOTE.2

9.02(b)

4.06(1)

3.10(a)

5.11

May be on field in Minors and Tee-ball

Appeals batting out of order

12-year-olds must play in

AST-7

Opposing manager chooses player to enter

Ejected, must leave field 4.07

8.06(d)

Maximum visits to pitcher per inning

On-deck position prohibited

6.07(b)

AST-10(a)

1.11(k)


Derogatory language

May confer with any player

8.06,

1.08

Live ball

4.19(b)

Reg.XVI

Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2


4.06(4)

1.11(i)

Distracts batter

Multiple substitution4.05(b)

Mandatory play


BB-Reg.VI(g)

8.06(b),

Incites spectators

Logo Umpire calls "Play"

Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times

3.09,

(Cont'd)

Not charged with visit when removing pitcher

Appointed by League President

4.07

9.01(e),

8.06(a),

5.10(g)

AST-7

3.03.NOTE.3,


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Reg.IV(i)

4.01

Responsible for team's conduct

See Jewelry

Shall meet umpire at plate before game

Requirements

Does not apply to Senior Division

On-deck position prohibited

AST-9

4.04

Medical AlertMedical alert jewelry

Shall designate coach as replacement if he leaves field

Illegal bat

2.00 MANAGER

Penalties to manager

Non-competitive may use more than nine players

Pitcher

Age requirements

3.03.NOTE.1

Reg.VIII(b)

Minor division


4.19(g)


Reg.IV(i)

Reg.XIV(d)

Purpose

BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION

1.08

2.00 INNING,

Only first batter allowed out between innings

8.06,

3.09

Not a separate entity

2.00 BATTING ORDER

9.06

Mandatory play

Rest limit reached during at-bat

See Mandatory play

4.06(2)


Batting order may contain entire roster

SB-Reg.VI(a),

1.01

Metal

12-year-old cannot pitch in...

1.08

5.07

Visits to pitcher, same batter

SB-Reg.VI(e).4

Mask

Minimum play

AST-10(c)

AST-10(c).EX,

4.10(e),

4.01(a-c)

See Catcher's helmet

On uniform

1.11(j)

Manager/coach may be on field


5.07

Metal spikes or cleats

Visits to pitcher8.06(c)

AST-12

Substitute must meet before being removed

Reg.IV(i)

BB-Reg.VI(d),

Mandatory play

Protests

Shall exchange lineups at plate meeting

AST-7

5-run limit per inning

1.11(h-i),

Reg.IV(a)

(Cont'd)

2.00 MANAGER

SB-Reg.VI(b)


Shall not address/mingle with spectators

Mercy rule

Reg.IV(i)

AST-9,

Mandatory rest

AST-9,

3.099.02(a)

Reg.XIV(a)

Reg.VIII(a)

Player declining to move to Major division Reg.VIII(b)

Substitute may not be removed before completing

BB-Reg.VI(j),

1.11(f)

Manager

Continuous batting order required


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7.10(d)

Catcher

4.09(a).EX.3

Catcher not in position to receive pitch

Batter must touch first

(Cont'd)

1.13

Pitcher pitches during dead ball

Home

5.04,

Reg.VIII(d)

7.10.NOTE.1

SB-8.04(b)

Of game

No such rule

Penalty

SB-8.01(i)

Catcher's helmet must have stamp

7.06(b)

T-shirt and cap recommended uniform

1.02, 1.03,

On batter before first base


7.10(b).AR.1

7.06(b)

Reg.VIII(c) Players not property of a team

7.12

1.12

2.00 OBSTRUCTION Fielder in act of fielding thrown ball

Mitt

Minor division

Pitcher leaves

7.06(a-b)


SB-8.04(a)

Batting helmet must meet standards

SB-8.04(c)

7.08(k),

First baseman

7.04.NOTE,

On runner not being played upon

Objective

2.00 OBSTRUCTION

1.11(b)

1.17

7.06(a-b)

AST-SB-3.d,

Fake tag considered...

Missed base

Mound, trips to

7.10(b).AR.2

After following runner scores

SB-7.13,

BB-8.05.AR Retouch during dead ball

See Visit to pitcher

7.06(a)

NOCSAE

Appealed for "fourth out"

4.09(b),

Obstruction

Considered to have been touched

7.08(a).3

7.06(a)

Machine pitch allowed


7.10(b)

SB-7.08(a).5,

By preceding runner

Dead ball conditions

Catcher outside catcher's box

Coach pitch allowedReg.VIII(d)

7.06(a-b)

BB-Reg.VI(b)

Award based on umpire judgment

BB-8.01(d)

Appeal

No pitch

7.06(a)

Mound

Minimum one-base award

Must slide

On runner being played upon

BB-8.05.AR

1.16

Minor divisions

5.05

Delayed dead ball


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6.06(d), Improper batter

5.02

6.05(e)

Offensive team

7.08(a).1

7.08(b),

6.05(d)


7.08(a).4

AST-SB-3.d,

Batter changes boxes while pitcher is ready

Runner advances past base awarded

7.10(b)

7.08(a).2

7.11


6.06(d),

7.08(a).3

2.00 STRIKE,

7.08(e)

Obstruction

Interference by batter or runner after being put out

2.00 INTERFERENCE,

6.05(c)

Batter touched by third strike

Illegal bat


Interference

Only one conference per inning

7.08(e)

Runner interferes with fielder

Batter out on dropped third strike

1.16On-deck position

1.08

6.07(a)

Fair ball touches batter

Runner fails to touch base

Runner out of baseline to avoid tag7.10(b)

7.10(a)

7.09(d)

7.09.PENALTY

7.08(b), 7.09(j)

SB-7.08(a).5

7.06(b).NOTE.1

6.07(a),

Runner makes travesty of game

Runner out on interference

Must vacate space needed by fielder

Apparent fourth

6.06(c),

Runner abandons baseline6.05(m)

Fourth, during appeal Fly ball caught

Gather around base 7.09(d)

Batting helmet requiredOn-deck position, prohibited in Majors and below


6.05(a)

7.08(c)

6.05(g)

Leaving early


6.05(i)

7.10.NOTE.1

6.07(b).1

7.09(j)

7.09(e)

6.05(c)

6.06(c).2

Infield fly declared

Out Altered bat

Runner does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder

Runner tagged while off base

Head-first slide while advancing

7.08(d),

Runner intentionally interferes with thrown ball

6.05(f)

May correct batting-out-of-order before at-bat completed

AST-3.b

AST-3.b

7.08(i)


Batter interferes with catcher

7.10.NOTE.1

5.10(d)

No outs during dead ball

6.06(b)

(Cont'd)


Runner misses base

Batter tagged before touching first

6.07(b).1


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2.00 BALL

Batter steps out of box

7.10

3.06

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,

Balk

Improper batter

AST-BB-3.d,

Batter

4.08

SB-8.07(a)


See Jewelry

Passed ball

1.16

7.09,

Pins

Third strike

Pinch runner, special

AST-3.c

7.14,

Illegal pitch

6.02(c),

SB-1.10.NOTE.1

Ejection

6.02(b).PENALTY

SB-7.08(a).5

6.07.NOTE

BB-8.02(a),

7.11


4.06(3)

None if batter ill/injured

6.07(b),

7.06(a-b)

3.02

6.07(b).NOTE,

7.08(j)

4.11(c).AR,


4.04

7.08(h)

Penalty

Pine tar

Pitcher must pitch to

Pitcher pitches

AST-3.a

Delay of game

3.08(a).2


3.05(a-b)

6.07.NOTE

BB-8.02(a).1

Catcher leaves box during intentional walk

Out


BB-8.01(d),

Patch, Little League shoulder

AST-10(g),

Pinch hitter

Batting out of order Bench conduct

Automatic strike

1.11(a).2

8.02(b)

Pitcher brings hand to mouth

BB-8.05,

4.04 Takes replaced player's place in batting order

7.08(d),

Pitcher balks

(Cont'd)


BB-1.10.NOTE.2,


Interference

Batter hit by pitch that bounces

AST-SB-3.d,

6.07(b)

AST-SB-3.e

Painted helmets

1.17

3.03.NOTE.2

Outfield Distance to fence

Use prohibited

SB-8.01

Catcher

Manager must immediately report

Unannounced

6.07(b),

Passing preceding runner

Pitch

4.03(a)

Obstruction

Overrunning first base

9.05(c)

4.08

BB-8.05

6.05(b),

1.04


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Legalizes previous batter

SB-8.01(v)

Hits batter in strike zone

2.00 ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL,

Mud ball

Shine ball

BB-5.09(h)

SB-8.01.NOTE,

Sticks in fence

Pitcher must face batter

Spitball

SB-8.04(a)

SB-8.01(p)


Pitch

Batter hits pitch that bounces

BB-8.02(a).6

Dead ball

6.02(b).PENALTY

6.08(b).1

Batter steps out of box

Hit with batter's foot out of batter's box

2.00 IN FLIGHT

5.09(a),

2.00 BALL,

5.09(g)

Illegal

BB-8.05(f) Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter

6.08(b).NOTE

6.05(e)

Dropped ball

5.09(a)

Batter touched by third strike

Batter hits ball with foot out of box

6.05(e),

Batter must attempt to avoid being hit by pitch

Touches batter

BB-8.02(c)

Pitcher shall take legal position

2.00 BALL

SB-8.01(k-l)

SB-8.01(a)

2.00 IN FLIGHT

AST-3.c

Emery ball

Pitcher balks

2.00 BALL,

BB-8.05(e),

2.00 BALL

SB-8.07(a)

BB-8.04,

7.05(h)

2.00 BALL,

Is a "ball" if

Touches ground and bounces through strike zone

BB-8.02(a).6

7.05(j)

6.08(b).2

6.05(m),

Must be delivered within 20 seconds

SB-8.01(f)

Touches ground

Hits batter

BB-5.09(h)

Goes out of play

2.00 STRIKE,

Start of

6.08(b)

BB-8.02(a).6

2.00 STRIKE Legal delivery is underhand

Hand not farther from body than elbow

5.09(c),

Pitcher pitches

6.06(a)

2.00 BALL,

Touches batter's clothing

7.05(i) Lodges in equipment

SB-8.01(p)

5.09(d) 2.00 IN FLIGHT

Lodges in umpire's mask

5.09(a),

BB-8.02(a).6

BB-8.05.PENALTY

Touched with detached equipment

BB-8.02(a).3,

SB-8.05.NOTE

(Cont'd)

4.03(b)

Hits runner trying to score

Is a "strike" if

Released below hip

Touches runner trying to score

6.07(c)

Quick

2.00 IN FLIGHT

SB-8.05(c)

Touches batter in strike zone

7.05(h)

4.06(3)

Bounces through strike zone

Delivered in 1-10 seconds

Batter swings at pitch that bounces


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Brings hand to mouth

Balks during appeal

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,

Additional revolution of arm SB-Reg.VI(a),

SB-Reg.VI(e).5

BB-Reg.VI(h)

Eligibility in suspended game

2.00 INFIELD FLY

SB-8.04(a)

Delivery of single pitch constitutes inning

SB-8.01(u)

SB-8.02(a).1,

Delivers during dead ball

SB-1.15(d)

BB-8.02(a).1

SB-8.07(a)BB-8.05(j),

Maximum pitches per day

BB-8.01(f) Applies foreign substance to ball

Delays game

BB-8.01(a),

Responsibility for

Drops ball

SB-Reg.VI(e).5

Illegal pitch

Does not stop in set position

BB-8.02(a).5,

Blowing on hands in cold weather

Defaces ball

BB-8.02(a).2,

Bounces ball Both feet must be on ground

AST-BB-4(h-i),

Suspended games

SB-8.01(u)

Becomes infielder

Manager is responsible

SB-8.01(l)

SB-Reg.VI(b),

SB-8.01(p)

Protest

Pitch

4.11(e),

Balk

SB-Reg.VI(e).4

Delivers pitch

SB-8.07(a)

12-year-old cannot pitch in Minors

SB-8.05(b)

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2

Underhand SB-8.01(a),

BB-8.04,8.02(b),

BB-Reg.VI(g)

SB-8.01(b)

SB-8.01(v)

Cannot play catcher after pitching 41 pitches

7.10.NOTE.2

BB-8.05(m) Dropped ball

Eligibility, in doubleheader

BB-Reg.VI(c)

Pitcher

Begins natural motion

Considered infielder for infield flyBB-Reg.VI(a)

Rest limit reached during at-batBB-Reg.VI(e-g)

Ball slips from hand

Regulation tie games BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2

Must be provided when requested

Eligibility

Catcher cannot pitch after catching four or more innings

Touches umpire



BB-8.01(e) Disengages from pitcher's plate

BB-8.02(a).1.EX

BB-Reg.VI(j),SB-8.01(t)

AST-4(c),

AST-BB-4(d),

Batting glove

SB-Reg.VI(e).4

BB-8.03,

Eligibility after forfeit

SB-8.02(a).3

BB-8.01(e)

AST-BB-4(h-i), BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,

Ambidextrous

BB-Reg.VI(g)

BB-Reg.VI(c)

(Cont'd)

4.12,

SB-Reg.VI(b)

SB-8.03(a)

BB-8.05(h),

BB-Reg.VI(a),

5.03

BB-1.15(b),

SB-Reg.VI(e).1,

5.08

AST-BB-4(d).NOTE,

Pitch count


Warm-up


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Lifts foot off pitcher's plate

SB-Reg.VI(b)AST-4(e),

7.10.NOTE.2

SB-8.02(a).2

SB-Reg.VI(e).3


(Cont'd)


Ineligible, may be protested

Ineligible, removed after being announced

SB-Reg.VI(e).3

SB-Reg.VI(b)

May not pitch elsewhere during Tournament

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.1,

AST-4(b)

4.19(d)

AST-B

AST-BB-4(d),

SB-Reg.VI(e)

Injury

4.19.AR

I/J/S

4.19.AR

Glove color

4.19.AR,

Hands must be separated when taking pitching position

Tournament

SB-7.08(a).5

Manager/coach may not warm up...

Regular seasonAST-SB-3.d,

Makes pitching motion not in contact with plate

Maximum pitches per day

AST-4(a)

SB-8.01(h)

SB-8.01(p)

Pitcher

SB-8.01(c)

AST-7

Eligibility, in doubleheader

BB-Reg.VI(c) AST-7

BB-Reg.VI(h),

BB-8.05(b)

3.09,

1.15(a)

Items on hands/wrists/arms

Makes or fakes play while in 8-foot circle

Leaving the mound

BB-8.03

Regular season

Items worn on arm

4.19(d)

Ineligible, shall be removed from mound

8.06(a), Maximum visits per game

Innings per day

Ineligible, not required to pitch


BB-8.05(g),

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.1,

Fails to step directly toward base

Glove, foreign material prohibited

BB-8.02(a).3

Maximum visits per inning

BB-8.05(a),

Intentionally pitches at batter

BB-Reg.VI(k)

Expectorates on ball

BB-Reg.VI(d),

SB-Reg.VI(e)

BB-Reg.VI(b)

Hands separated while taking sign

Ineligible, protest

M/M

1.11(a).3

SB-8.01(e)

SB-8.01(d)

May not pitch in more than one game per day (M/M)

SB-8.01(l)

1.15(b)

Feints to first base

Limit of 5 per game

Illegal pitch during appeal Illegal pitch with bases unoccupied

SB-1.15(c),

Mandatory rest

BB-8.05(c)

(Cont'd)

Hidden ball trick

8.06.AR.1,

SB-Reg.VI(d)

BB-8.02(c)

BB-8.05(i)

Fails to deliver pitch

SB-Reg.VI(e)

3.02

Ineligible, must deliver pitch to batter to be in violation

Ineligible, removed after warm-up

BB-8.05(i)

Free foot on or behind pitching plate

8.06(b),

BB-8.01(d)

Reg.XIV(f)


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Moving to another position

BB-8.01(f)

SB-Reg.VI(b)

3.02

May pitch in up to two games per day (I/J/S)

On or astride plate without ballSB-8.01(j)

Removes hand from ball

SB-8.05(c)

SB-7.10

SB-8.05(a)

4.03(b)

Pitches intentionally damaged ball

SB-8.01(v)

BB-8.05(f)

Must choose which arm with which to pitch

AST-SB-4(d),

BB-8.01(c)

Protest for ineligible

SB-8.01(h)

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH

Must face batter

SB-8.01(k),

Pivot foot on top of pitching plate

SB-8.01(e)

AST-BB-4(g)

BB-8.01(a-b)

4.12

AST-10(h)

Must step off plate while making appeal

Pitcher

3.05(a-b)

Rest limit reached during at-bat

SB-Reg.VI(c)

3.01(e).3

4.19(d) Position

AST-BB-4(f),

SB-Reg.VI(c)

SB-8.01(g),

BB-1.11(a).3

Quick Pitch

Pivot foot not contacting plate

Removes hand from ball without pitching (I/J/S)

Removed as a pitcher may not return (M/M)

SB-8.02(a).1

BB-8.01(a)

BB-8.01(c)

May not pitch in second game in day if threw 31+ pitches in first game (I/J/S)

Returning to the mound BB-Reg.VI(d),

SB-8.01(c)

Must pitch to at least one batter

May take one step

On or astride pitcher's plate without ballBB-8.05(i)

Must come to complete stop in set position (I/J/S)

3.05(b)

No limit per week

Pitching in more than one game a day

Pivot foot must be in contact with pitcher's plate

BB-8.04,

BB-Reg.VI(b),

Must present ball in front of body


BB-8.01(b)

SB-Reg.VI(e).4

SB-8.01(d)

Must pitch within 20 seconds

SB-3.03(c), Rest, mandatory

May step backwards before hands come together

No limit per game

Must step off with pivot foot

Requests replacement ball

BB-8.02(a).4

BB-8.05(e),

3.03(c),

May throw to base from pitcher's plate

BB-8.05(l)

BB-Reg.VI(k)SB-8.01(g)

Must step ahead of throw to base

AST-4(e),

Neoprene sleeves

Replacement must pitch to at least one batter

BB-8.01(b)

Need not come to complete stop in set position (M/M)

May use rosin bag

Pitching in more than one game per day

BB-Reg.VI(a)

(Cont'd)

SB-8.01(f)

Pitching in consecutive games

SB-8.01(m)

BB-Reg.VI(k)

Rubs ball on glove, person or clothing

BB-8.02(a).NOTE,

Must be in contact with pitcher's plate when delivering pitch

Must take sign with hands separated

BB-Reg.VI(d)

BB-3.03(c)

May throw to base

Moving to another position (I/J/S)


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Two revolutions of arm

BB-8.03,

8.06(c)

3.08(a).1

Stop or reversal of pitching motion

Dimensions

BB-8.01(g)

Undershirt color

Spitball

SB-8.01(o)

Throws one warm-up pitch

Pitcher drops ball while on

SB-1.15(c),

SB-8.01(h)

Shoulders must be aligned with first and third base

Pitcher's plate

Windup position Wristbands

1.07

4.03(b)

3.05(a)

Steps back off pitcher's plate

Starter must pitch to at least one batter

Set position

Visit not charged to evaluate injury

3.08(a).1

Tee-ball, must keep both feet on pitcher's plate

8.06

Throws to unoccupied base

AST-4(b) Tournament

White undershirts Windmill motion

1.11(a).3

BB-8.01(b)


BB-8.05(i)

1.04

Pitcher's mound

BB-8.05(d)

Step backwards

BB-8.02(a).6

Warm-up pitches SB-8.03(a)

Shall not intentionally illegal pitch

Visit not charged when removed

SB-8.01(c)

BB-8.05(g),

AST-4

Visits per batter

BB-8.05(a)

Pitcher lifts foot off

1.07

Visit may be at mound

Underhand delivery

(Cont'd)

Height above ground

BB-8.01(e)

SB-8.01(o)

Manager may visit pitcher at

BB-1.11(a).3

SB-8.01(a), Unannounced substitution

1.11(a).3

1.11(a).3,

Tournament rules

8.06.AR.1

3.08(a).1

Shall take legal position when delivering pitch

SB-8.02(a).2

8.06,

Pitcher

AST-7

Starts and stops delivery

SB-8.01(n)

BB-8.01,

Manager may visit pitcher at)

SB-8.01(e) Shall take signs while on pitcher's plate

7.05(h)

8.06.AR.1

May not pitch elsewhere during

BB-8.05(j),

Distance from home plate

SB-8.01(u)

8.06,

SB-8.01(g)

Spits on ball

T-shirt color

Throws ball out of play

8.02(b)

AST-7

Pitcher makes pitching motion not in contact with

SB-8.01(p)

BB-8.01(a)

AST-7

BB-8.02(a).3

Visits to, by manager


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SB-8.01(q)

Pitching motion Additional revolution of arm

SB-8.01(s)

7.08(d),

Pivot foot

First play by

SB-8.01(k),

SB-8.01(r)

9.04(a)

BB-8.01(g)

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH

SB-2.00 CROW HOP,

Must remain in contact with pitcher's plate

2.00 PIVOT FOOT

SB-2.00 LEAPING,

9.03(d).1

BB-8.01(e)

Crow hop

SB-8.05(a)

7.10

Plate meeting

BB-8.05(i),

SB-8.01(d)

Not in contact with pitcher's plate

Stop or reversal of

6.07(b).NOTE,

May drag off pitcher's plate

Pitcher on or astride without ball

4.01,

9.04(a).3

See Pitcher's plate

9.04(a).2

Pitcher steps back off of

SB-8.01(l)

9.04(a)

Calls fair and foul balls

Pitcher removes hand from ball

Calls balls and strikes

(Cont'd)

SB-7.10

In windup position Leaping


SB-8.01(h)

SB-8.01(g-h)

SB-8.01(p)

Plate umpire

Pitcher's rubber

SB-8.01(e)BB-8.01(e)

May turn or slide across pitcher's plate

7.05(g)

Lifts off ground

SB-8.01(n)

SB-8.01(m)

Play

Disengaging from pitcher's plate

9.04(a).1

Must step off plate while making appeal

SB-8.01(t)

SB-8.01(s)

Positioned behind catcher

Pitcher must start in contact with

Informs official scorer of lineup changes

Disengaging from set position

Duties

BB-8.01(a)

Pitcher may drag foot off

Tee-ball, pitcher must keep both feet on

BB-8.01(a)

Must be on top of pitching plate

SB-8.01(s)

Follow-through

Disengaging from windup position

7.10

Definition

Start of

BB-8.01(b)

SB-8.01(s)


Pitcher's plate

Balk considered a play

SB-8.01(o)

4.03(b)

4.01(a-b),

In set position

Pitcher shall take signs on

9.04(a).4

SB-8.01(j)

Windmill

Before the start of the game

BB-8.01(b)

BB-8.01,

Must be in contact with pitcher's plate

Makes all decisions on batters


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Ineligible, protest

Must re-enter in original position in batting order

Leaves position during altercation

Distracts batter

1.11(k)

Conditions for re-entry

4.04

Reg.III(d).NOTE.3

Player


Ejection

3.08(b) (Cont'd)

AST-10(i)

1.12,

3.03.NOTE.2

Ejected, must leave field 4.07

4.06(3)

3.12,

Athletic supporters required for males

Umpire calls "Play"

6.07(a-c)

1.17

5.10(f)

4.06(4)

Ineligible, may be protested

Defensive, protective helmets

4.01

4.19(d)

4.11(d)

Glove

AST-10(i)

5.10(g)

4.17,

AST-8

4.03(c)

AST-10(a), 8.06.AR.1, 4.17,

Play

4.07

Jewelry prohibited

Concussion

Reg.VIII(b)

3.03.NOTE.3,

4.06(2)



Reg.IV(b) Must present proof of age

Cup required for catcher

9.01(e),

1.16

5.10(c),

Declining to move to Major division

Tournament

4.07

Injury

AST-16

On unannounced substitution

AST-16


1.11(j)

AST-10(a)

AST-C

Must be eligible and in uniform to be on bench

1.01

3.03.NOTE.3,

3.17

Award to injured

3.17

1.13, Ill or injured

Non-competitive minors may use more than nine

Bats out of order

Incites spectators

Leaves bench during altercation

Falls into stands

Arriving late may be added to lineup

Ejected, not eligible for re-entry


Must be in bench when not active

4.07

9.01(e),

4.03

Derogatory language

5.025.11


May stand anywhere in fair territory

1.17

AST-10(b),

Umpire suspends

4.06(1)


Ordered off field

1.14

5.10(g)

5.10(c).1

3.02


Must start in fair territory


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3.03,

Pool

PositionReg.V(c)

Pool

Team cannot field nine players Tee-ball may use more than nine

Reg.XIV(b)

4.19(d)

Reg.II

May not re-enter

Starter re-entry

1.01

3.08(b)

AST-10(b)

Reg.XIV(a)

Removes batting helmet 1.16.AR

Bases

Does not apply to regulations

3.09

Protest

Shall wear identical, numbered uniforms

Regular season

(Cont'd)

5.10(f)

AST-10(i)

Equipment not basis for

Reg.V(c)


Play on unannounced substitution

3.08

Number per team


1.05

School


AST-10(i)

Illegal substitution

Player leaves during altercation

Ineligible player

Home plate

AST-A

Removal from teamBB-3.03(c)

Tournament AST-B

Tournament

9.02(a) Shall not address/mingle with spectators

BB-Reg.VI(h),

Starter may re-enter once

AST-10(f)

Shall be on bench except when...

Substitute re-entry

Residency

8.06.AR.1

3.08

AST-C

Committee

1.11(a).1

1.06

Removed as a pitcher may not return (M/M)

Steps into dead ball territory AST-10(b)

4.19.NOTE.1

Substitute

Players

4.16

AST-16

3.03,

3.09

SB-Reg.VI(e)

Players

4.19(a),

Selection ofReg.IIReg.V

Protest for ineligible

4.19(f)

Player


Visit to pitcher not charged to evaluate player injury

Ineligible pitcher

Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2

4.06(2)

9.01(e),

Reg.III(a)



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2.00 QUICK RETURN

Rest

Forfeit

3.03.NOTE.2

Ineligible player

Of starting player

AST-C

BB-8.05(e)

Ineligible pitcher

Player ejected not eligible for

2.00 QUICK RETURN

AST-4(e),

BB-Reg.VI(h)

SB-Reg.VI(b)

Must be made before next play

4.10,

Mandatory, pitcher

AST-10(b), AST-10(a)

Interpretation of playing rules

Minor division

(Cont'd)

Quick Return

Illegal pitch

4.19(a),

3.03,

AST-A.NOTE.2


4.19(e)

4.19(g)

Forfeits

4.19(h)

Of substitute player AST-10(i)

Quick Pitch4.19(f)

Violation of playing rules

Must be made before next play (playing rules)

Must be made before umpires leave field (ineligible player/pitcher)

SR-3.03(a),

4.19(c)

AST-A.NOTE.1

Rain

4.18

AST-AProtest committee

AST-13

Tee-ball, no protests

Mandatory play

4.19(c-d),AST-BB-4(h-i),

4.19(a),

Ineligible player or pitcher

4.19(b)

Is illegal

BB-8.05(e), Intent to catch batter off guard

4.19(d)

See Weather

Report

Only manager has right to protest

2.00 QUICK RETURN

AST-A

Ejections 9.05(a-b)

Re-entry

Pitch count

Must be made before umpires leave field

Protest

AST-10(i)

Regulation game 4.10(a),

Definition

2.00 QUICK RETURN2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH

Balk


SB-8.05(c)

Designated hitter

Procedure for

3.03, 4.17,

Intent to catch batter off guard

4.19(d)

AST-A.NOTE.3

AST-A

Definition

Protest

SR-3.03(c)

Retouch

Umpires shall consult

Tournament

4.19(c)

AST-10(b),

AST-A

4.19(a),

Judgment calls not protestable

3.03.NOTE.3,

AST-B

AST-10(i)


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Advanced by improper batter

4.09(a).EX.3,

2.00 INFIELD FLY

Runner forced to advance

7.06(b).NOTE.1

Must be present at site

See Pitcher's plate

5.06

6.07(b).2

3.02,

Acquires base

SB-8.02(a).1

Awarded two bases

5.09(f) After infield fly

7.12

Legal following first touch of fly ball

To confuse defense

7.05(b-c)

SB-8.02(a).1

7.04(a)

Number scored at completion of game

7.05(d-g)

7.07

4.10(e),

Awarded one base only if forced

2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH,

7.02,

15-run rule

Rings

7.05(h-j),

SB-8.02(a).1

4.09(a).EX.1

Abandons baseline

7.05(a)

Rosin

4.09(b)

(Cont'd)

7.10(b)

Does not score if third out is on

7.08(d).NOTE

7.04(a)

AST-12

Applied to ball

Ten-run rule

Awarded three bases

7.08(d),

7.01

7.02,

7.04(b), Awarded one base

After foul ball not caught

7.10(a)

10-run rule

Reverse base running

Rule book

Runner7.08(a).2

Assisted by base coach

AST-12

See Jewelry

4.11

Retouch

Required

Advances without liability to be put out Advances past base awarded

6.09(e-g),

Rules, situations not covered by

4.10(e),

Run

7.08(i)

AST-12

7.12

BB-8.02(a).NOTE,

Rubber, pitcher's

AST-12

4.10(e),

Awarded four bases7.09(h)

Preceding runner fails to

AST-3

BB-8.02(a).NOTE,

Runner from third and BR must advance to end game

Applied to glove

Preceding runner missing base

7.10(a)

Runner shall retouch bases in reverse order

BR before first base

7.02

4.09(a),

Flying start prohibited

9.01(c)

BB-8.02(a).NOTE,

4.10(e),

7.08(i)

How one scores

Runner fails to, after catch

4.09(a).EX.2

Making travesty of game

Runner must retouch bases in reverse order

Fifteen-run rule

May be applied to hand

7.10(b)


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Hit by pitch while trying to score7.08(a).4

6.08(b)

7.09(j)

AST-SB-3.d,

6.04, Batter hit by pitch

5.09(c)

7.08(b), Interferes with fielder

Base breaks loose from its position

7.04(a)

7.03

SB-8.07(a)

7.09(b)

Interferes after being put out

7.08(c).AR.2,

BB-8.05.AR

6.08(b).AR

7.08(b),

BB-7.13(c)

Force re-instated if runner retreats across base

7.01

7.10(a)

Ball does not leave infield

Batting helmet required Courtesy runner prohibited

Batter hit by pitch not entitling to award

3.04

BB-7.13.NOTE.1


Umpire shall throw flag Runner is out

Uncaught third strike

7.04(a)

7.04(b)

Batter hits ball

Fails to touch awarded base

SB-8.07(a)

Runner (Cont'd)

7.08(k),

7.08(e)

5.09(a),

May advance after foul ball caught

Leaves base early

5.09(e)

6.05(l)

6.05(g)

7.08(e)

BB-5.09(h)


BB-7.13(a)

7.09(j)

Batter becomes

Home run

Interference by preceding7.09(f)

Force removed when runner touches base Forced to advance

7.08(e)

SB-7.08(a).5

Fails to retouch base after catch

Foul ball

7.09(c)

7.08(e)

7.08(c).AR.3

Fails to touch home plate


Batter interferes with play at plate

SB-8.04(b)

Fails to touch base

6.05(h),

1.06.NOTE.1,

7.08(d).NOTE

1.16

No pitch

Following runner out when tagged when two on a base

Force removed if following runner out

7.10(b)7.04.NOTE,

Interferes with thrown ball

Batter does not hit ball

7.08(a).3

BB-7.13(c)

Fair ball touches fielder

Does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder with ball

Fielder falls into stands or dugout after catch

Head-first slide

Dropped ball

Balk

7.08(d),

Flying start prohibited

7.10(d)

Base tagged before reaching

Loses right to base


7.09(e)

7.05(a)

BB-7.13(b)

6.05(m),

7.10(a)

7.08(g),

6.09


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6.05(m),

7.08(j),

Passes preceding runner

2.00 CATCH

Must touch bases in order

Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls) Overrunning or over-sliding first base

7.08(c)

On runner not being played upon

7.04.NOTE,

On runner being played upon

5.09(g)

Touched by infield fly while on base

BB-5.09(h)

7.02

3.08(a).4

Touched by infield fly while off base6.08(d),

7.10(b)

Touched by fair ball before passes fielder

7.09.PENALTY

7.10(b).AR.1

AST-10(g),

Two runners occupying base

7.10(b).AR.2

2.00 INFIELD FLY

May leave base when fly ball first touched

Runs bases in reverse order

May not return to previous base

2.00 INTERFERENCE

7.08(h)4.11(c).AR,

Tagged while off base

7.10(d)

Runner

Runners

5.09(b)

Special pinch

6.05(l)

AST-SB-3.d,

7.08(c).EX,

(Cont'd)

4.09(b)

Slides head-first while advancing

Must retouch bases in reverse order

7.08(i) Runs out of baseline to avoid tag

Out for batter's interference

May advance when fly ball first touched

7.06(a)

7.12

2.00 CATCH,


Must return if interference is called

7.03

Starts toward bench

7.03


7.08(e)

7.09(k)

Retouch missed base during dead ball

Preceding runner fails to touch or retouch base

7.08(f).NOTE.1


6.09(c)

7.08(a).17.08(a).4


7.08(j-k),


AST-SB-3.e

5.09(a)

7.02

Preceding runner entitled to base

7.14,

Must immediately advance or retreat

5.09(f)

7.08(d).NOTE

Misses base SB-7.08(a).5

5.09(f).NOTE

Out on interference

7.08(c).AR.1

7.08(f).EX

May advance on infield fly

3.08(a).4

Tagged before reaching base

Refuses to advance


Preceding, interference

Pitch touches batter6.05(m)

Touched by fair ball after passes fielder

7.09(g)

AST-BB-3.d,

7.01

7.08(f),

Obstruction

Touched by ball deflected by infielder

7.06(b)

7.10(c)

Pitch touches runner while trying to score

Missed base, following runner scores


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Minimum games per week

9.01(c)

Reg.VII(e),

Reg.V

4.05(c)

Situations not covered by rules

Awarded one base

2.00 FORFEITED GAME

Removable cleats

Metal spikes or cleats

Reg.VIII(e)

BB-8.01(b) Stretch prior to assuming

BB-8.01(b)

Reg.IV(a)

1.11(h-i),

1.04

Reg.IV(i)

Pitcher must take while on pitcher's plate

Season Minimum games per

May not go into from windup position

Running lane

BB-8.01(b)

To incite spectators

BB-8.01(a)

Dimension

1.11(h).AR

If stealing

Reg.II

Age requirements

Pitcher must come to complete stop (I/J/S)

7.04(c)

Runners

Signs

1.11(g)

Second base

School

Of a forfeited game

Shoulder patch, Little League

Set position

Reg.VII(b)

Base coaches must remain in coaches' box

Selection of players1.06

Pitcher may pitch, step off or throw to base

Definition

Reg.II

4.06(1)

Reg.VII(e),

1.11(g)

How a team scores 4.09(a)

Mandatory play

Pitcher does not stop

BB-8.01(b)

Reg.VIII(e)

6.05(j)

BB-8.01

Minimum games per season

Pitcher need not come to complete stop (M/M)BB-8.01(b)

Reg.VII(a)

1.11(a).2

Awarded one base only if forced

Toe plate

Batter runs outside

Senior League division

Size

Shoe

Reg.VII(a)

Split

Residency

Nothing attached to other than toe plate

Score

Split schedule


9.06

Schedule

(Cont'd)

Player Residency

BB-8.05(m)

5.09(a)


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9.03(d).1

Starting pitcher

3.16

Head-first

9.01(d),

Must pitch to first batter

Special games

3.05(a)

Teams take positions

AST-10(i)

Catcher interferes with batter during

Unruly

No "must slide" rule

Strike

See Shoe

Cannot be in game with substitute

3.05(a)

Size

AST-10(b)

2.00 INTERFERENCE,

Injured

Softball

BB-5.09(h)

1.06

AST-10(i)


7.08(a).3

Squeeze play

Snap throw

Slide

On field

Stealing signs

6.05(m),

Starting the game

Sleeve

4.01(a-c),


Re-entry

Spikes

AST-10(g),

7.08(a).4

Base

4.03,


4.06(1)

6.05(m)

Stretch position

May re-enter once

9.01(g)

4.03(a-c)

Spectators

7.08(g)

Starting player

Special pinch runner

3.18 League must keep off field


Official designated

7.14,

See Set position


See Uniform

(Cont'd)

Runner does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder

AST-BB-3.d,

9.01(f)

7.04(c)

7.07

4.02

7.08(a).3

Home plate

AST-SB-3.e

BB-8.01(c)

AST-SB-3.f

Interference

Plate meeting

Reg.IX

Position of the players

3.05(a)

AST-BB-3.3,

3.18

Manager, coach or player incites

6.07(b)

Catcher's interference during

Managers/coaches shall not address/mingle with

1.05

AST-10(e)

Team may refuse to play until cleared

4.01,

3.09

Batter interferes with

3.03,

Stolen base


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2.00 STRIKE ZONE

Regular season rules

9.03(d).5

In suspended gamesSR-3.03(c)

4.01

Designated hitter

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3,

7.14,

2.00 BALL, Pitch touches batter in strike zone

AST-11

Substitute player

Foul tip

3.03.NOTE.2

Substitute must complete mandatory play

Definition Determined according to batter's normal stance

AST-10

AST-3.c

Batter touched by third

3.08

Bunt must be called a strike if bat is not removed from zone

Automatic

Umpire-in-chief calls

May not re-enter

3.03.NOTE.1

3.06

AST-SB-3.e

2.00 STRIKE

BB-8.05.PENALTY

4.12, BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3

Touches batter


(Cont'd)

6.08(b).NOTE

Pitching eligibility

Passes through strike zone

3.03,

Umpire shall immediately announce

Pitch count

Batter hit by pitch in strike zone

6.02(c),

AST-10(i)

Special pinch runner

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,

4.10(d)

6.05(e)

BB-5.09(h)

Resumed from point of suspension

Unannounced

Tournament rules

Substitution

9.03(d).2

Balk neither ball nor strike

Must meet mandatory play before being removed

Manager must immediately report

3.07

Foul ball with two strikes

AST-10(g),

AST-BB-4(h-i),

Game coordinator not present

Defensive while on defense, offensive while at bat

4.04

4.11(e),

2.00 STRIKE

SB-Reg.VI(e).5

Foul ball with less than two strikes

Players not on original lineup may be added

AST-3.a

3.08(b)

9.04(a).1

SB-2.00 BUNT

4.11(e),

4.12

2.00 STRIKE

Takes replaced player's place in batting order

3.03(f),

SB-Reg.VI(e).1-2,

Shall be resumed

AST-10(b) Regular season rules Multiple substitution

6.05(m),

AST-10(d)


4.10(d),

AST-10(c)

Suspended game

2.00 STRIKE

AST-BB-3.d,

BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2,

2.00 STRIKE ZONE

4.12

6.08(b).1 2.00 IN FLIGHT,

Strike

2.00 STRIKE

Cannot be in game with starter AST-10(e)

Game coordinator sole judge as to whether to resume

Strike zone

Unannounced, play on


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1.01

SB-Reg.VII(j)

4.15(3)

Girls softball teams may not play boy's softball teams

2.00 BATTING ORDER

Tag

Reg.IV(g)

(Cont'd)

Umpire sole judge as to whether to resume

SB-1.10.NOTE.2

2.00 FOUL BALL

3.10(b)

1.11(a).3 Color, pitcher's

Bunts prohibited

Unruly spectators

6.05(i) Of batter before reaching first

Runner tagged while off base

Team

2.00 FOUL BALL

3.17

Batting order shall contain entire roster

3.18

4.15(6)

Willfully and persistently violates rules

All players shall play defensively

Must have at least nine players

7.08(a).1

Minimum/maximum participants of particular league age.

Non-competitive minors may use more than nine players

BB-1.10.NOTE.3,

Delays game

4.15(1)

4.12

2.00 BUNT

7.08(e)

Refuses to start play

Ball travels less than 15 feet

Tee-ball division

Suspended game

Bat marking

Age requirements

1.01,

Unable to field nine players

4.07

Roster filing dates

3.03.NOTE.3,

Tournament rules

Fake tag considered obstruction

AST-17

Refuses to remove player from game Refuses to continue play

Bat hits tee

Tag-up See Retouch

Suspension

AST-11


Tournament

Reg.IV(a)

4.15(2)

Reg.III(c)

9.01(g)


Reg.V


AST-10(a)

5.07

Reg.III(a) Selection of players

Recommended uniform for Minor and Tee-ball divisions

Roster size

2.00 OBSTRUCTION7.08(e)

4.15(5)

1.01

May refuse to play unless field cleared of spectators

3.10(b)

4.15(4)

1.11(b)

Shall not be called for at least 30 minutes

One game, following ejection

Refuses to resume play within one minute

4.16

Substitutions

Runner runs out of baseline to avoid

Tee-ball may use more than nine players

T-shirt

7.08(c)

4.17,


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Half-swings prohibited

Third strike

4.09(a).EX.1,

6.05(b)

6.05(b)

Tee-ball division

Third out

Not caught, batter becomes runner

6.05(b)

1.11(b)

Batter enters dead ball territory on dropped

Reg.XIV(d)

AST-12

5.07

Dropped6.05(c)

7.12


Reg.IV(i)

Dimension

Manager/coach may be on field

6.05(c)

1.06

No protests allowed No penalty for batting out of order

2.00 INFIELD FLY

6.07.NOTE

T-shirt and cap recommended uniform

6.05(b).AR

League to determine length of

Fielder deflects with thrown glove

1.02

Reg.XVII

Not caught (J/S)

Nullifies run(s) scored if...

5.08

2.00 BUNT

6.05(j)

Accidentally touches base coach or umpire

1.06

Infield fly rule does not apply

Batter out when caught (I/J/S/Majors)

6.09(b)

Appeal following

Throw

1.01

6.05(i)

2.00 STRIKE

Batter enters dugout on dropped

Television

6.05(b)

7.05(e)

BB-8.01(g)

Run(s) score if cross plate before

Mandatory play

Only one base on overthrow

Completely within infield

Following runner cannot score

4.10(e),

Dropped (I/J/S)6.05(i),

Tournament play prohibited

Recommend no score be kept

Teams change sides

Batter runs outside

Ten-run rule

6.05(b).AR

Pitcher must keep both feet on pitcher's plate

7.10.NOTE.1

4.19(h)

Three-foot lane

Dropped (J/S)

AST-3.c

7.05.NOTE.23.17

May use more than nine players

4.09(a).EX.3,

Not caught (I/J/S)

Batter out if tagged before reaching first (I/J/S)

Only one player in catcher's position

1.04

Batter starts for bench on dropped

League determines if strikeouts allowed

4.09(a).EX.2,

6.05(b).AR

4.10(f)

Batter out whether caught or not (Minors)

7.124.09(a)

(Cont'd)

Third base

Reg.XV


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Try-outs

Tournament

Forfeits

BB-8.05(d)

4.10(f),

Practices

BB-8.01(b)

Tournament Director

Goes out of play

AST-15

4.11(e),

AST-6

AST-4(b)

Shall be resumed

4.09(a)

Reg.XVII(a-b)

Wild, by pitcher

Mandatory play

From set position

AST-SB-4(g)

Pitcher throws to unoccupied base Interference

Shall establish ground rules AST-3

4.10(b).1

4.12

7.05(g)

5.08,

Pitching in more than one game per day

How visitors win

Reg.XIV(e)

AST-3

7.05(g)

Sticks in fence

Base coaches

Snap throws by pitcher

3.15,

Toe plate

On first game

4.10(b).2

1.11(g)

Reg.VII(h),

Ground rules

Ball (equipment)

Pitching in consecutive gamesAST-BB-4(g)

AST-2

Tie game

7.05(g)

AST-SB-4(h)

Time limit

7.10

Fielder touches with detached equipment

Agreements between managers

Home team determined by coin flip

AST-5

Reg.XVII(a)

Reg.XVII(d)

Reg.XVII

Mandatory rest

AST-2

Pitching on consecutive days

AST-BB-4(f),

Fields are neutral

7.09(j)

Innings pitched per game

Reg.X(a),

Prohibited for Tee-ball

(Cont'd)

7.08(b),

Reg.VII(d)

4.11(e),

Tobacco use prohibited

AST-13,

Tournament rules

Halted by umpire

AST-9

4.12

How home team wins

AST-4(e)

AST-1

BB-8.01(c)

Offensive timeout

Throw

AST-10(c),

Reg.X(c) On games

BB-8.01(e)

AST-8 Injury to playerAST-SB-4(f)

Timing play

Goes out of play during appeal

Expenses

Pitcher may not pitch elsewhere during

Hits slanting portion of backstop

7.05(d)

AST-7


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5.09(b)

Time limits

Substitution

Tournament rules

Examines ball

Calls "Play"

AST-4

Reg.IV(f)

Detects intentional damage to ball

Appointed by League President

5.02,

3.02

4.10(a),

3.06

AST-13

Decision appealed

Visits to pitcher

To eject personnel

Suspended game

Trophies

9.01(b)

AST-3

Determines strike zone based on batter's normal stance

4.19(a),

Calls game

Majors and up must attend

AST-17

Calls "Play" to start game

Conflicting decisions

9.02(a)

AST-BB-3.3,

5.10(e)

May ask for assistance

Field, duties

5.08

Authority

2.00 STRIKE ZONE

Accidentally touched by pitch or throw

9.01(f),

Interference

Trips to mound

SuspensionAST-11

4.01(d) Judgment calls final

Manager must immediately reports substitutions to

Consults with manager

9.01(d),

Is in charge of game once home team lineup received

Try-outs

Different calls made

To enforce rules, penalties

5.11

3.01(d)

Judgment calls not protestable

9.01(a)

3.12,

At least one must be adult

2.00 INTERFERENCE,

9.02(b)

Halts regulation tie game

Dangling throat guard recommended

Umpire

5.10(c)

5.02

9.01(a).NOTE

Interferes with catcher's throw

9.01(c)

Regulation game

9.04(b)

5.01

9.02(c)

4.11(e)

AST-7

To rule on points not covered in rules

Pitching rules

9.04(c)5.10(e)

AST-10

3.12,

(Cont'd)

6.08(d)

4.10,

Replayed game

See Visit to pitcher

AST-SB-3.f

9.01(a),

AST-13

Calls "Time"

AST-14

Additional balls must be available

AST-13

Injury

9.04(c)

Rule book must be present at site

Casts prohibited on field 1.11(k)

Reg.XII

AST-A

9.03(a)


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(Cont'd)

Shall call "Time" when play suspended

6.09(c)

9.04(a).3

4.19(e)

Calls balls and strikes

More than one available

Reports ejections to league

Touched by fair ball after passes fielder

Representative of league and Little League Baseball

Shall provide pitcher replacement ball on request

5.10(g)

5.09(e) Shall throw flag when runner leaves early

Shall consult with partners in protest situation

9.05(a-b)

Makes all decisions on batters

Shall have at least two alternate balls

4.01(c)

Shall not call game for at least 30 minutes

9.03(a)

4.19.NOTE.2

3.12

4.05(a)


Informs official scorer of lineup changes

Remove base coach from box

May not overrule another umpire

Shall immediately announce each substitution

Should inspect equipment

Responsible for maintaining discipline and order

Reg.XIV(a)

May clear bench

3.03.NOTE.2

Only one available

Umpire

Sole judge of fitness of field after game begins

Duties

Sole judge of fitness of balls for play

5.10(h)

BB-7.13.NOTE.1

9.02(d)

3.01(e)

9.03(d)

9.01(b)

Umpire, plate

Shall call "Play" to resume play

Must file written report of forfeit

3.01(e).3

3.074.01

Shall call time only for reasons listed

3.12

9.04(a).2

9.01(a).NOTE

4.19(c)

Umpire's copy of batting order is the official one

3.01(a)

6.08(d)

4.18

9.02(c)

9.04(a)

5.09(f) To take steps to avoid protests

Calls fair and foul balls

4.08

Positioned behind catcher

Shall receive supply of balls Shall replace ball unfit for use

4.14

Shall meet managers at plate before game

Orders person off the field

3.01(c)


Touched by fair ball before passes fielder


Must submit report of protest

3.10(b)

Shall wait for runners to return after foul ball

9.04(a).1

May not be replaced unless ill

Orders lights turned on

9.04(a)

3.10(b)

3.01(c)

9.03(b)

3.01(e).2

9.04(a).4

No adults available

Required equipment9.01(a)


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4.06,

1.11(a).3

Duties

Little League shoulder patch

1.11(c)

3.08(a).4

9.05(b),

Fielder

1.11(a).1

Metal items

1.11(c)

Player


SB-1.11(j).AR

Sleeve length

Must be provided by league Neoprene sleeves for pitcher

Coach

Tape or other material prohibited

Manager

9.03(c)

Sleeves must not be ragged, frayed or slit

Announce ground rules

1.11(a).1-3,

3.08(a).33.08(a).2

Pitcher's undershirt

SB-1.11(a).1

Bench

1.11(a).2

9.03(c).1

1.11(g)

9.03(d).4,

Color, pitcher's T-shirt or undershirt

Used in catch

Description of legal1.11(f)

1.11(d)

1.11(b) Metal on uniform

Reg.XIV(a)

1.11(b-j)

1.11(a).3

4.05(a)

1.11(a).3

Jewelry prohibited

Batter

Coach's

Conduct of the game

Pattern resembling baseball prohibited

Ejection

Toe plate on shoes

Manager's

1.11(b)

2.00 CATCH

Property of league

T-shirt color, pitcher

Hats or visors optional

AST-SB-3.f

Undershirt color, pitcher

1.11(f)

9.03(c).3

1.11(a).3

Umpire-in-chief

Uniform

1.11(g)


3.08(a).1

BB-1.11(a).3

Reg.XIV(a)

1.11(i)

Runner

1.11(e)

9.01(d),

Color, pitcher's

AST-BB-3.3,

1.11(a).3

1.11(i)

Glass buttons prohibited

One umpire designated

Reg.XIV(a)

Undershirt

9.03(b)

1.11(j)

Required for base coach

BB-1.11(a).3

Pitcher

Pitcher's T-shirt

Players shall wear identical, numbered uniforms

White undershirts for pitcher

Shoes

1.11(a).3

4.08


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Umpire

BB-8.02(a).2,

(Cont'd)

Intentional illegal pitch

Release after catch

8.06,

8.06(b),8.06(c)

Weather

BB-8.02(a).1 Pitcher brings hand to mouth

Pitcher rubs ball on glove, person or clothing


BB-8.02(a).3, Spitball

9.01(d),

Pitcher spits on ball

AST-SB-3.f

Not charged to evaluate injury

Any player may be included

4.06

SB-8.03(a)

BB-8.02(c)

4.08

Visiting team

4.06


4.12

8.06(a),

Stealing signs

How they win

Walk

Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter

8.02(b)

USABat marking

3.02

May include any other player(s)

Inducing balk Delay of game

BB-8.03,

AST-7

Bench shows violent disapproval of umpire's callWarning

8.06.AR.18.06.AR.1

5.10(a)

8.06(d)

3.10(b)

AST-7

Makes further play impossible

Maximum per same batter

Reg.XIV(a)

8.06(d)

Warning

4.01(d),

BB-8.02(a).5,

4.11(d).EX

3.17

Pitcher expectorates on ball

Vapers prohibited

BB-8.02(a).3

Any other player(s) may be included

Warm-up pitches

Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball

8.02(b)

AST-BB-3.3,

See Jewelry

Visit to pitcher

See Base on balls

May include any player

Walkie-talkies

Voluntary

Game suspended due to

2.00 CATCH

BB-8.02(a).6

Week


Minimum 30 minute wait

At mound

AST-7 AST-7 Maximum to pitcher per inning

Maximum to pitcher per game

Not charged when pitcher removed

Watches

BB-1.10

SB-8.02(a).1

3.10(b),

Reg.XIV(e)

4.11(b)

4.06

BB-8.02(a).3

Takes lead in incomplete inning

SB-8.02(a).3

BB-8.02(a).4

AST-7


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1.03

9.01(a)

1.03 Of game

SB-8.02(a).2

No limit of pitchers per

SB-1.15(c),

7.05.NOTE.1 Batting out of order

May not go into set position from

Wild pitch

Serving as umpires Serving as coaches

SB-Reg.VI(e).4

BB-8.01(a)

Week

BB-8.01(a)

Determined by most runs scored

On award to batter

Definition

Reg.VII(b) Minimum games per

Wristbands

(Cont'd)

Pitcher

Pitcher may pitch, step off or throw to baseWinner

Youths

6.07(b)

See Strike zone

2.00 COACH

Zone, strike

BB-8.01(a)Windup position


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