PLAYER PITCH RULES 7U/8U. If there is a contradiction with language found in any printed copy of this addendum and the version most recently updated online, the online version shall supersede. Rule 8.08 Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. A player, spectator, fan or coach ejection carries removal from that game only. Infielders must stay behind this line until the ball is hit. If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. In addition, the same substitute CANNOT run for more than one position (Pitcher or Catcher) in the same game. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. 14U Division Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. All-Star Program: All-Star is a playing level for actual All-Star teams formed from USSSA Sanctioned Leagues. Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. A ninth (9th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. If there is a contradiction with language found in any printed copy of this addendum and the version most recently updated online, the online version shall supersede. Effective January 1st, 2020, all 13U players must use a maximum drop 8 (-8) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped. %PDF-1.7 These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. 6. Bases 60' b. Pitcher's Mound 46' 2. A. Sienna Knight 9u. A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. If it is the last game of the tournament the offender may be required to sit the first game of the next tournament that the team plays in. 7.05.B.4(b), A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. If a player fouls off the 6th pitch it will be recorded as an out. The 10U National League is open to boys or girls who are 9-10 years of age as of January 1st of the current registration year. The bases will be set at 60 feet and the mound at 46 feet. Also, coaches of adult teams which have multiple offenses under this rule may also be so suspended for failing to have his team follow USSSA. Balk Rule League / Tournament officials shall rule on all protests and their decisions shall be final. The owner and / or user may either: Withhold the bat from inspection and accept an immediate two-year (automatic life time for second time offenders pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or, 13.02.C.1(b). ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day and still pitch the next day. Copyright 2007-2023 USSSA Baseball. All players participating in USSSA Rec League Baseball play shall have photocopies of their original birth certificate in the possession of their team manager at all times. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Starting in the 10th inning the last three hitters from the previous inning will load the bases with 1 out. No runners may advance from the last base legally occupied at the time of the illegal act. A Pitcher shall pitch to one batter, until the batter is put out, or reaches 1st base, or the inning is over. Similarly, in the 13U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings in one (1) day. equipment rules. For each teams pool games the home team will be predetermined. 7.05.B.7. A runner leaving his feet to avoid a fielder that is either in possession of the ball or in the act of fielding is illegal. Players born on/after May 1, 2012are eligible. A flip of a coin between the two teams shall determine the home team for each pool play game The highest seeded team shall be the home team for bracket play games in single elimination brackets. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. If an end plug has come out or the knob has come off, the only way that such bat is legal in USSSA play, is if the knob or end cap is replaced by the manufacturer. The illegal player shall be removed from the offending teams Official Online Roster and additional penalties may be applied to the illegal player and / or team manager / coaches. Rule 8.03.C Additional Penalty: If a coach violates this rule before the ball is pitched, First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of coach as the pitcher for the remainder of the game. not an altered bat, if he brings it into a USSSA facility or used it in a USSSA sanctioned activity. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball. All players must be listed on the official roster prior to the first game. Rule 8.11.A Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. Baseball players start pitching at age 9 & 10. The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. The MLB balk rule will be enforced. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Director reserves the right to enact pool protection at their discretion. Regulators. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. Guidelines for Youth and Adolescent Pitchers, Focus on athleticism, physical fitness, and fun, Focus on learning baseball rules, general techniques, and teamwork, Do not exceed 80 combined innings pitched in any 12 month period, Take at least 4 months off from throwing every year, with at least 2-3 of those months being continuous, Make sure to properly warm up before pitching, Set and follow pitch-count limits and required rest periods, Avoid throwing pitches other than fastballs and change-ups, Avoid playing for multiple teams at the same time, Players should not pitch in multiple games on the same day, Play other sports during the course of the year, Pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers, No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts. 10u Baseball Rules RULES FOR EVERY LEVEL 1) FOR START OF GAMES - please see schedule T-Ball (6u) through Junior (10u) games consist of 6 innings, all other games are 7 innings. . Any player catching must wear all necessary protective gear including a catchers helmet with a facemask, throat guard (separately attached or built in), chest protector, chin/leg guards, and an athletic supporter. Individualized graphics (such as a team name, different color, player name or number only changes for a team or player), however, do not constitute custom bats for purposes of this rule. Players shall only physically play for one (1) team per day, event, tournament, or weekend, regardless of location, venue, age division and / or classification. No stealing home. Directors will rule in the fairest way possible. The ball is dead and the runner is called out. 12U Division However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. 8.11. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. Suspended games, when resumed (the next day or another day), shall count as being played on two different days. Features a 46' pitching distance and 60' base paths. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. A runner starting from 1st or 2nd Base may advance home as a batted ball continuation of a play (there is not a mandatory ""red light"" at 3rd Base for a play in motion). The illegal player shall be removed from the offending teams Official Online Roster and additional penalties may be applied to the illegal player and / or team manager / coaches. 1.02. . 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. USA bats are approved. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. All substitutes should be listed with accurate jerseys numbers. THREE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in three (3) consecutive days. In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the USSSA Baseball program. For White or Blue flag events please check the bat restrictions tab per event. Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Similarly, as a player may legally pitch any combination of innings to equal eight (8) innings in three (3) days as long as the player doesnt pitch more than three (3) innings the first (1st) or second (2nd) days. No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. Awards and Coach Suspensions: If an owner / user chooses to submit a suspected altered bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee or Manufacturer no awards may be given to the team until the bat is determined not to be altered. Barrel diameter for any bat may be no larger than 2 5/8". Foreign substances included among other substances, pine tar, stick-em type products and even dirt or mud, but only if the substance adds to the thickness of the barrel or covers Key Graphic Information such as the. The parent or guardian of the injured person, however, will not be bound by this protocol and may choose a different approach consistent with their legal rights as the parent or guardian. And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should. In World Series play, time limits may be used in pool play and consolation bracket games with approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A called balk will remain a LIVE ball. The bat has had anything removed or added or inserted to the inside or outside of the bat other than tape at the handle or knob. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. Participating players shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates (US) or passports (International) in the possession of their team manager. In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator leaving their position or base, in the field, on the bench, in the dugout area or grandstands to participate in a fight, brawl or altercation shall be immediately ejected from the game and may be disbarred / suspended. A player that pitches three (3) consecutive days (regardless of total quantity of innings pitched) MUST rest the next day. Teams may bunt a maximum of two (2) times per inning. endobj All Rights Reserved. Failure to produce a complete lineup card can result in games not starting on time. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. All coaches should make sure the tournament committee has current contact info. <> Note: A pitch regulation chart will be provided upon request. Allow the Director to inspect the bat and reach a conclusion as to whether or not the bat might be altered. Directors reserve the right to adjust game lengths to benefit the event. Comment: When a runner stands off a base and jukes or feints back and forth, this is to be interpreted as not attempting to advance and Time shall be called. The rule violation should be caught by the Umpire or the offensive team and immediately corrected. Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. All bats for age divisions 14U and younger must be permanently stamped with the new USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark (Chart 7.01.C), or BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the time limit. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor, fan, spectator, director, or officer who engages in physical fighting. When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. Fair Ball Arc: There shall be a twenty (20) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. are not legal for Perfect Game sanctioned events. Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. Bat Restrictions: 13u & Younger: All bats -5 or greater must be stamped BPF 1.15 USSSA or USA stamp. The DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). You may bat 9,10,11 players or bat your entire roster. Additional NFHS 9U & 10U Rule Exceptions USSSA encourages its directors, umpires, coaches, referees, teams, team managers, and all adults involved in youth activities and participants to learn all they can about concussions in athletics and requires each of them and each of the USSSA directors to follow all federal, state and local laws (including concussion training and reaction laws) with regard to athletic competition sanctioned by USSSA. Participation in, Profits from, or Encouraging the Altering of USSSA Marked Bats: Anyone who participates in, profits from, or encourages the altering of USSSA marked bats shall be suspended indefinitely from all USSSA activities, until the offending party has satisfied all requests of the USSSA Altered Bat Committee with respect to his altered bat activities including but not limited to publicly swearing under penalties of perjury to never again participate in, profit from, or encourage the altering of USSSA marked bats. Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. Players born on/after May 1, 2015are eligible. Rule 7.05.B.2 Example: In the 7U 12U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of six (6) innings in one (1) day. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. For a second-time offender pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, any such suspension shall be lifetime. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. 13.02.C.9(f). Adopted Spring 2022 . The team protesting must make cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. Withhold the bat from inspection and accept an immediate two-year (automatic life time for second time offenders pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or, Withhold the bat from further examination by the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman or Manufacturer and accept an immediate two-year (up to life time for second time offenders pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or, Allow the Director to send the bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman and / or Manufacturer for a determination as to whether or not the bat is altered. If a team uses a line-up that contains substitute players, all starting players may be removed and re-enter the game once but must re-enter in their original position in the batting order. No new inning will start after 1 hour and 40 minutes has elapsed from the official start time. If an illegal pitcher is permitted to pitch, any pitch or play that results is legal. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Field and Equipment info: Regulations may vary by organization, but these are typical guidelines for 10U: Pitching Mound Distance (feet): 46 Distance between bases (feet): 65 Typical permitted bats: USSSA or USA Players typically use bats in this length range: 29-31 inches Typical bat "drops" (difference between length and weight): -10 ounces The bat has been subjected to pressure in a manner that exceeds that of striking the bat at game speed swing speed against a USSSA approved ball traveling at game speeds. x\mSHNa>mWa_Ru@+6`C\8fI/{$F K*+~g|z=4'{|3mp6dfz?Og{OWst2'hD(^pb7zwmp"\z{a#A.sywg#`K]x9i7F}@C4:="u,JE&1+Hf(OukDT-zrr::wFxr|UXAiF d 7.05.B. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. If the violating pitcher has legal innings remaining, the violation is deemed an improper substitution and is corrected without penalty. 13.02.C.11(d). 2.04. Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible. A runner who jumps over a player will be called out whether or not contact is made with the defensive player. For example, while bats shall surely get dirt on them under normal use and may have pine tar added to the grip, if the dirt or pine tar obscures Key Graphic Information or adds to the thickness of the bat, such bats cannot be used in USSSA play until the dirt or pine tar has been removed to the extent necessary to make all such Key Graphic Information readable and the bat not have increased thickness. The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. If such violation occurs during Pool Play, the team in violation of the rule may not advance to the Championship bracket regardless of record. CKAA Minors (10u) Baseball Rules and Regulations. USSSA encourages its directors, umpires, coaches, referees, teams, team managers, and all adults involved in youth activities and participants to learn all they can about concussions in athletics and requires each of them and each of the USSSA directors to follow all federal, state and local laws (including concussion training and reaction laws) with regard to athletic competition sanctioned by USSSA. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. Players, coaches, managers, fans, spectators, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm. If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the ball becomes dead and a no-pitch is declared. 13.02.C.9(c), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if the paint has been worn through and the actual bat material is showing. If the bat is found to be altered, no awards or berth shall be given, and the team shall be placed last in the standings and the listed manager and coaches may be suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct. You must declare at the start of the game, and once the first pitch has been thrown the lineup is locked, and the number of batters may not be changed. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day and still pitch the next day. These bats must be permanently stamped with the BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. ONE Successful bunt per inning. All teams should be prepared to start their game up to 10 minutes early in case we are ahead of schedule. The hitting team will start the inning with one out. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 1st grade who turn 8 years old before May 1st, 2023. The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. The Shamrock Spectacular I ( 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) is a USSSA Fast Pitch event in Wilkes Barre, PA and will be held from 03/11/2023 to 03/11/2023 Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. 13U/14U. The pitching coach shall position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any possible play once the ball has been hit. Allow the Director to send the bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman and / or Manufacturer for a determination as to whether or not the bat is altered. A league shall consist of a minimum eight (8) game schedule. 100 Pitch maximum over 2, 3 or 4 day events. AGE DIVISION ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH Non-starters are not allowed to re-enter. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. Texas Force 10u Gray. 1/2018) 1. Compression Testing: Failure of a USSSA approved compression testing device test shall result in the offending bat being removed from play for the duration of the tournament or league game but no longer without the permission of the owner / user such as in the case of an allowed USSSA altered bat determination pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2. Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. NEt*mw8yOt)8D0F|p-0(,s@6 |&,"/'RpBZyP*%WrTX@?R#nLL&6z&}.lxh#'H,\Gy7{+ymb6~%+C%/5L.|:8ULG} #g`M&_8at{[$f:5~K_ILU~^k*g 9U-10U: All games will be played on 46x65 fields. If the Umpire discovers that a bat has been used to put a ball in play and before the next legal pitch, the defensive team shall have the choice of the result of play or the batter being called out and all runners returning to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. The fee shall be returned only if the protest is upheld. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. 13.02.C.9(e), If any removed bat pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.9 is brought back into play at any USSSA sanctioned event an any time, the owner and user of such bat may be suspended for up to one year for unsportsmanlike conduct. The EH and XH is the same as any position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned.
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