Apache Junction Major Baseball Rules
Apache Junction Tee-Ball Rules
Five run rule: This means the team up at bat will take the field after THREE OUTS or scoring FIVE RUNS.
Batters get 5 swings, after 4, the coach can assist the player with the 5th.
Ball must cross 15-foot arch between foul lines.
There will be a minimum of 6 kids and maximum of 13 kids on a team.
The infield will have 6 players; the rest of the team will play the outfield.
There will be no stealing or lead offs.
When a player fields the ball in the infield he/she will throw the ball to the base. No player will run from his position to first base to tag the player out, unless it is a heads up play.
Pitcher always runs home on a play. Play is over when ball reaches home.
If a player makes an out, he/ she must return to dugout.
Only the batter and runner can be on the field, all other players must be in the dugout.
No player will hold a bat in the dugout until it is his or her turn to bat.
Please make sure all bats are official Little League bats.
There will be no score keeping throughout the game.
Maximum playing time for TEE-BALL games is ONE HOUR.
MANAGERS and COACHES on the field (3 on offense, 3 on defense).
League issued uniforms must be worn. Shirts tucked in, hats worn to the front.
Throughout the season each child will get the opportunity to play the infield and outfield.
Coaches must bat entire lineup.
Apache Junction Little League will follow the 2007 Official Little League Rule Book with the following Addendums:
There will be at least two practices a week for the month of March, when the games begin; it is up to the manager if he/she wants to call a practice. The board recommends a practice in between games.
Five run rule: This means the team up at bat will take the field after THREE OUTS or scoring FIVE RUNS.
The coach will pitch via pitching machine 5 pitches from 35 to 40 feet away. The five pitches will count whether they are balls or strikes.
There will be a maximum of 13 kids on a team.
6-player infield and a 4-player outfield will be used. The pitcher will stand to either side of the coach/pitching machine.
There will be no stealing or lead offs.
When a player fields the ball in the infield he or she will throw the ball to the base. No player will run from his position to first base to tag the player out. (Unless its an obvious heads up play.) Play is over when ball reaches the pitcher.
No player will hold a bat in the dugout until it is his or her turn to bat.
Please make sure all bats are official Little League bats.
There will be no score keeping throughout the game.
Coaches must bat entire line up.
Throughout the season each child will get the opportunity to play the infield and outfield.
Maximum playing time for a Coach Pitch Game is ONE HOUR and FIFTEEN MINUTES. The dugouts must be cleaned and vacated by no later then 6:45 p.m. on game day.
Only Managers and Coaches are allowed on the field (3 on offense, 3 on defense).
Only league issued uniforms will be worn. Shirts tucked in, hats worn to the front.
Apache Junction Minor Rules
Apache Junction Little League will follow the 2007 Official Little League Rule Book with the following Addendums:
There will be at least two practices per week for the month of March. During the season, it is up to the manager if he/she wants to call a practice. The board strongly recommends a practice between games.
There will be a maximum of 13 players on a team.
It is the managers responsibility to appoint an official scorekeeper for the team. The scorekeeper will record of the number of pitches thrown. After each completed half inning the scorekeepers will meet behind home plate to inform the umpire of the pitch count. If there is a discrepancy in the number, the umpire will decide the number.
The team manager or coach must sign the Field Inspection/Game Information Form after the completion of each game. This form is used to log all of the pitches thrown. FAILURE TO RECORD THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN THE TEAMS PITCHERS OF THAT GAME, TO BE RECORDED AS MAXIMUM AMOUNT ALLOWED PER GAME. Records are kept to insure the safety of all players.
Six (6) innings will be played. No extra innings can begin after 9:15.
A player may steal or lead off only after the ball passes the batter.
A board-approved coach must remain in the dugout at all times.
All bats must be Official Little League baseball bats (no softball bats in baseball).
No player will hold a bat in the dugout until it is his or her turn to bat.
Seven run rule: This means the team up at bat will take the field after THREE OUTS or scoring SEVEN RUNS.
At mid season the board is reserving the right to remove the seven run rule.
There will be no baiting or dancing (taunting/teasing) around after the pitcher has control of the ball in the 10-foot circle around the pitching rubber (mound). If runner is at the midway point between bases he must either go back or proceed to next base at own risk. The ball is dead when the pitcher has control of the ball in the 10-foot circle. If dancing continues the umpire will call time and the player will not advance. This action is considered a delay of game time.
Managers are responsible to insure that pitchers are warmed up on the outside of the field in a safe environment. Once a new pitcher enters the pitching mound area he /she will be given the lesser of 8 pitches or one minute to warm up.
If the pitcher has 2 batters Hit By Pitch (HBP) in the same inning, he must be removed from the position of pitcher immediately when the 2nd HBP occurs.
If the pitcher has 3 batters Hit By Pitch (HBP) in a game, he must be removed from the position of pitcher immediately when the 3rd HBP occurs
Apache Junction Major Baseball Rules
There will be at least two practices per week for the month of March. During the season, it is up to the manager if he/she wants to call a practice. The board strongly recommends a practice between games.
All games will start on time. Coaches should have players showing up early to warm up in areas off the field.
It is the responsibility of both managers to make sure the game starts as scheduled.
It is the managers responsibility to appoint an official scorekeeper for the team. The scorekeeper will record of the number of pitches thrown. After each completed half inning the scorekeepers will meet behind home plate to inform the umpire of the pitch count. If there is a discrepancy in the number, the umpire will decide the number.
The team manager or coach must sign the Field Inspection/Game Information Form after the completion of each game. This form is used to log all of the pitches thrown. FAILURE TO RECORD THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN THE TEAMS PITCHERS OF THAT GAME, TO BE RECORDED AS MAXIMUM AMOUNT ALLOWED PER GAME. Records are kept to insure the safety of all players.
Six (6) innings will be played. No extra inning can begin after 9:15.
Managers are responsible to insure that pitchers are warmed up on the outside of the field in a safe environment. Once a new pitcher enters the pitching mound area he /she will be given the lesser of 8 pitches or one minute to warm up.
There will be no baiting or dancing (taunting/teasing) around after the pitcher has control of the ball in the 10-foot circle around the pitching rubber (mound). If runner is at the midway point between bases he must either go back or proceed to next base at own risk. The ball is dead when the pitcher has control of the ball in the 10-foot circle. If dancing continues the umpire will call time and the player will not advance. This action is considered a delay of game time.
All bats must be Official Little League baseball bats (no softball bats in baseball).
If the pitcher has 2 batters Hit By Pitch (HBP) in the same inning, he must be removed from the position of pitcher immediately when the 2nd HBP occurs.
If the pitcher has 3 batters Hit By Pitch (HBP) in a game, he must be removed from the position of pitcher immediately when the 3rd HBP occurs
Ten run rule applies.
Apache Junction Little League will follow the 2007 Official Little League Rule Book with the following Addendums:
Apache Junction Coach Pitch Rules
Apache Junction Little League will follow the 2007 Official Little League Rule Book with the following Addendums: