In League, Qualifying Tournament and State Championship play, time limits may be used with approval of the League / Tournament / State Director. This decision is up to the individual player. In enforcing this rule, the home team shall not bat if they are winning and the mercy requirement is met prior to the start of the bottom half of the listed inning. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. 1) Winning Percentage Descending 2) Number Wins Descending 3) Number Loses Ascending 4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct. 7.02.D.1 Teams may bat a nine (9) player line-up, or a nine (9) player line-up with a Designated Hitter (DH), or a ten (10) player line-up with an Extra Hitter (EH), or a 10 player line-up up with a DH and EH, or a continuous line-up of all present, eligible, uniformed players. stream 9U-10U: 46/65. An ineligible player is any player not listed on the official online roster (when rosters are required), a player with an incorrect birthday, or a player with name listed incorrectly on the official online roster. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 4th grade who turn 11 years old before May 1st, 2023. Assault on an official is a felony in some states. A player that is found to be illegal due to an age violation during or after a league or tournament game, shall result in the offending team losing the game(s), team and player being ejected from the tournament, team being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards, points, sponsors travel money, and berths that would have been or have been awarded. 8.16, Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. 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. PLAYER BAT RULES: Must be a baseball bat. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. No infield will be allowed during the tournaments. In ages 9u-12u, a pitcher may not pitch more than 6 Innings in a calendar day. <> 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 equipment rules. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. Texas Tie Breaker, last 3 hitters on base with 1 out. Violation of the uniform rules shall result in the violator being allowed to immediately conform or be removed from the game. 2nd violation (Same Game) - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. The exception would be if there were tournament games during the week. In case of scheduling changes, it is the teams responsibility, not the tournament committee, to make sure they are aware of the new schedule or any scheduling changes. 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. 13U/14U. Upon becoming aware that a participant or coach/manager of his team has received a suspected concussion (or has been struck in the head area with any significant force), the Team Manager will not allow that person to participate in any USSSA sanctioned event and if occurring during a USSSA sanctioned event, shall have that person removed from the playing field of any USSSA sanctioned event. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. Lineup cards are to be given to the official scorekeeper before the home plate meeting. The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. Barrel diameter for any bat may be no larger than 2 5/8". Wood, metal or composite is allowed. Rule 7.01.C Penalty: (First Offense) If the Umpire discovers that a bat does not conform to USSSA Rule 7.01.C until a time during or after which the bat has been used in play, it shall not be grounds for declaring the batter out and/or ejection from the game. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Time Limit. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. 9U Division Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. Second place teams will always be taken ahead of 3rd place teams for wild cards, 3rd place ahead of 4th place, etc. If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. Games that for any reason extend past midnight (12:00 AM) or start late at night, past midnight (12:00 AM) and are completed before the teams take the night break, shall count as being played on the scheduled day. 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. Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Players born on/after May 1, 2014are eligible. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! If still tied Total runs scored in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed subtracting game with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed minus two games with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Runs scored inning by inning starting with first game until one team has more runs after a complete inning starting with pool games. Such pressure would include, but is not limited to, compressing the bat, rolling the bat, vicing the bat or hitting the bat against an object such as a tree or pole. Team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, including the last inning or record three (3) outs. 14.05. Pitches that are deemed unhittable by the umpire will not be counted. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. 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. A. Sienna Knight 9u. State Directors may sanction others with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. A game not completed before the night break pursuant to USSSA Rules 7.03.D shall be a suspended game. No "butcher boy" allowed (Show bunt, pull back to swing). . Players on a regular season team may pitch in any game during the regular season subject to limitations. If an individual uses an altered bat in USSSA sanctioned play or is the owner of an altered bat that is brought into a USSSA facility, the suspensions pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2 shall be imposed without regard to what the individual actually knew about the altered bat. cannot be resumed it is a regulation game if: For a six (6) inning game, if three (3) innings have been played or if. Protests shall be allowed for age and pitching violations or rule interpretations only. Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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 14U-18U Divisions Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. If the last batter not on base is unavailable (i.e., he is the catcher or pitcher), the designated runner will roll back until such time as a possible substitute can be found. When a batted ball hits the Pitching Coach, the following shall apply: If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did not make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the batter is declared out and no runners shall advance. Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. If not go to #4. Pitch Hit & Run DYB Youth Baseball Announces Partnership With TeamPass DYB Online Store . Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. **, A bat which has been subjected to change in its physical makeup outside the original manufacturers product. 7.02.E.2. The bases are 60 feet apart and the fences no more than 200 feet in the Rookies division, for kids 8 and younger and the 10-and-under Minors division. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 1st grade who turn 8 years old before May 1st, 2023. Players born on/after May 1, 2010are eligible. In all 14U Events all Players and all Teams must use a max drop 5 (-5) bat. Any Team Manager, who allows a coach/manager or participant back on a USSSA sanctioned event playing field without first obtaining the required written consent, may be suspended by the State Director for up to one year and upon request of the State Director, may be suspended for a longer duration by the USSSA disbarment committee. 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. The DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). It will be posted on our website: eabaseball.com A called balk will remain a LIVE ball. Shortened because any applicable part of USSSA Rule 7.03.B has been met. The head coach penalties apply in either case. USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. Both head coaches and the umpire will have a brief meeting before the game to discuss/review any rules and/or answer any questions. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. All players must be listed on the official roster prior to the first game. When using the continuous lineup and a player has to leave the game for any reason, that position in the line-up becomes an out when that at bat comes around. This rule could result in a dispute and the tournament committee reserves the right to look at and rule in the fairest possible way. If the last pitch is fouled, the batter gets an additional pitch. Players shall only physically play for one (1) team per day, event, tournament, or weekend, regardless of location, venue, age division and / or classification. Leagues shall conform to all the requirements pursuant to USSSA Rules 12.01.A.1 12.01. For example, if the end cap is in any way loose or appears damaged, the bat should be removed from play for being a damaged bat. Investigation Cooperation: Any coach, manager, player or other person who fails to cooperate in the investigation by USSSA of a potential or actual altered bat may be subject to an unsportsmanlike conduct suspension. Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. All Rights Reserved. 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. 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. In the event of severe head trauma in a USSSA sanctioned activity, the injured person will not be moved, and an ambulance will be called, unless otherwise directed by a qualified medical professional. Special Protective Gear: USSSA continues its long-standing policy of permitting players to determine the use of the protective equipment when they deem it appropriate. A runner who jumps over a player will be called out whether or not contact is made with the defensive player. Games called by umpires that cannot be resumed within 1 hour will be considered an official game, if 4 innings have been completed, or 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead (13U-14U: after 5 innings or 4 1/2 if the home team is ahead). Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. 7 run limit per inning, until the last inning (unlimited runs), which will be declared with less than 15 minutes on the clockat the start of the new inning. If a game is stopped, the game must start within 1 hour of the stop in play. The official scorebook and lineup card for the game will be kept by tournament staff, in case of emergency where staff cannot keep book the home team will be the official scorer. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. All coaches should make sure the tournament committee has current contact info. USA bats are approved. Z_-- If not, the individual can be suspended from USSSA activities for using or owning an altered bat. This is done by approving the online RETURN TO PLAY WAIVER and approving the player for the team. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 10U Division Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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 The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. HE MUST STAY AT 3RD BASE. Multiple failures of such USSSA compression testing may in the discretion of USSSA be viewed as unsportsmanlike conduct of the owner/user, coaches, manager and team. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. 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 count limit while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until the batter reaches base safely or is put out per CR rules. Sat 12:15 PM. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. ONE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day. 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. ), The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. COACH PITCH . The committees decision will be final! For details on field layout including recommended direction of play, fair and foul territory requirements, infield and outfield grades, pitchers mound height and slope, batters and catchers box dimensions, and base and home plate size and construction should be referred to the Official Rules of Baseball as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com. , the following bats may not be used in Perfect Game events: 2017 Demarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4" (-10)**, Louisville Slugger Blue Meta Composite (33/30 model only), 2018 Dirty South Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only), (Easton) Ghost X (30/20 only - USA Baseball Marked), 2022 Stinger Missile 2 - (33/30 model only). In addition, Umpires may choose to purchase optional insurance that shall cover the Umpire during non-USSSA Baseball contests. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. Rule 7.05.B.1 7.05.B.7 Penalty: Any violation shall result in immediate forfeiture of the game. Perfect Game reserves the right to amend these rules at any time for specific tournament play. Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. Red flag events will follow the following rules however event directors reserve the right to modify rules as needed in the best interest of the event. 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 13.02.C.7. A protest may be filed at any point after the pitcher in violation records any out beyond his legal limit AND while the pitcher in violation is in the game as the pitcher of record. A game can be finished with 8 players. The teams manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to ensure that the player follows the . The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. Shortened because any applicable part of USSSA Rule 7.03.C has been met. A RUNNER STEALING FROM 2ND TO THIRD BASE MAY NOT ADVANCE TO HOME ON AN OVERTHROW BY THE CATCHER. 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. If the team batting has not played defense yet and a courtesy runner is used for a player, the player that was run for must assume the catching position the next inning. 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. This will make the machine at 44 feet. Features a 46' pitching distance and 60' base paths. equipment rules. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. When a starter re-enters, the player in the starters batting position in the batting order must be removed from the game and is ineligible for the remainder of the game. Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. 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. Copyright 2007-2023 USSSA Baseball. Bats may not have any certifying markings or graphics worn off the bat. No new inning will start after 1 hour and 40 minutes has elapsed from the official start time. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. In addition, the same substitute CANNOT run for more than one position (Pitcher or Catcher) in the same game. The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two players can ever bat in another batting position. 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. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. (District, State, Area, Regional, and World Series) Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. 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. The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. 13U Futures Series. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. 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. 11U-12U: 50/70. This will allow both teams to have a fair and even shot at getting unlimited runs in their last at bat. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. The base runners will be placed as follows: Last hitter from previous inning @ 1st Base, Hitter before him in the lineup @ 2nd Base, Hitter before that in the lineup @ 3rd Base. Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. This division is offered as an option to the major division format, and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series. 7U Division 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. Additional NFHS 9U & 10U Rule Exceptions If a call to be protested is the last recorded out of a game or on a game ending play, the protest MUST be filed prior to the Umpires and the protesting team leaving the field of play. For the season, Keith Hagman set the record for the highest average in College Baseball with 551 points. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. 9U Division Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Penalty: If a coach violates this rule after the ball is pitched, obstruction shall be called. If an illegal pitcher is permitted to pitch, any pitch or play that results is legal. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the All-Star State Championship and World Series. 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. When a batted ball hits the Pitching Coach, the following shall apply: If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did not make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the batter is declared out and no runners shall advance. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . 13.02.C.4. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. The manger could face suspension. ONE Successful bunt per inning. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. No pitcher shall appear in three games in the same day,regardless of pitch counts. Tournament committee reserves the right to remove teams from playoff contention. A team may continue a game with a minimum of eight (8) players. All pitchers must adhere to the pitch count rest requirements before pitching in another tournament game. When a runner stands off a base and jukes or fakes back and forth, this is to be interpreted as not attempting to advance and Time shall be called. 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. Similarly, in the 13U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings in one (1) day. May start game with 8 players, 9th player spot is an out when he comes up in lineup. The Panther Baseball Club 7U. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. If the violating pitcher has legal innings remaining, the violation is deemed an improper substitution and is corrected without penalty. At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record from the previous inning on defense. In the interest of maintaining a quality event, the tournament committee reserves the right to eject any person from the site for unruly or unsportsmanlike behavior. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CONCUSSION LAWS: USSSA, as a sanctioning body of athletic events, shares the concerns being raised on a national and local level regarding concussions and concussion symptoms in participants, coaches/managers and umpires/referees in USSSA sanctioned activities. Such pressure would include, but is not limited to, compressing the bat, rolling the bat, vicing the bat or hitting the bat against an object such as a tree or pole. 13U NTIS. 1/2018) 1. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. 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. <> Leagues that conform to the below guidelines and register one hundred percent (100%) of their league teams shall be allowed to participate. 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. All Playing equipment shall not contain undue commercialization of the product. A protest may be filed at any point after the pitcher in violation records any out beyond his legal limit AND while the pitcher in violation is in the game as the pitcher of record. If a game is called due to rain, weather, light failure or other acts of nature and. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. 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. Pool play games can end in a tie if the time limit is up or a complete game has been played. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. There shall be a chalked or permanent pitching rubber 32 from the rear point of home plate for 7U/8U and 25 from the rear point of home plate for 5U/6U. The DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). An individual must know that his bat is not an altered bat, if he brings it into a USSSA facility or used it in a USSSA sanctioned activity. Rule 9.00 - Machine Pitch Specific Rules 9 Rule 10.00 - T-Ball Specific Rules 9 Rule 11.00 - 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules 10 Rule 12.00 - Drafted League and All-Stars 10 Rule 13.00 - Safety Rules 11 Rule 14.00 - Sportsmanship 13 Rule 15.00 - Umpires 13 Rule 16.00 - Protests 13 Rule 17.00 - Global Baseball 13 Rule 18.00 . Supernova 10U 2023 III. A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. 10U Division Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. Worn / Abused / Damaged / Foreign Substance Bats Not Allowed in USSSA Sanctioned Play: No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. The DH role for a team is terminated for the rest of the game if: A replaced DH re-enters the game on defense (the acting DH is disqualified from further participation. microsoft teams simultaneous interpretation, john b outer banks birthday,