2008 TRIPLE A RULES
Starting on Tuesday May 12, 2009 we will allow stealing of second bases.
Only One Time Per Inning.
Games must start on time. No infield practice shall be taken if it will delay the start of the game.
12 run rule after is in effect after 4 innings of play ( 3 1/2 if home team leads) If the visiting team has a 12 run lead or more the home team must bat in their half of the inning.
A game shortened by darkness, weather, time limit etc 4 innings is an official game
A game not completing the above requirements will be a suspended game and will resume exactly where it left off at a later date.
No new inning may start after 2 hours from when the game began when there are games following.
No game may go more than eight innings
Home team uses first base dugout
A game may start with 8 players. Any player arriving after infield practice has started or line-ups have been exchanged will be inserted at the bottom of the line up.
A continuous batting order will be used.
Managers are strongly encouraged to rotate their players continuously throughout the game.
With 13-14 players in the line up- 3 defensive inning are required
12 players 4 defensive
11 5
5-run rule per inning. Play will continue with respect to the fifth run. ( Example: If a player hits an HR let him finish even if his run doesn't count)
When a ball is controlled by a player in the infield the play is over. Any runner advancing towards a base before it was controlled will continue on to that base. If the player who is controlling the ball chooses to then make a throw on the runner, it will be at their own risk and the ball is again live.
There is no five run rule in the sixth or final inning. Final inning (unless the 6th) shall be determined by both coaches and the umpire prior to the top half of the inning.
Bunting is allowed- Maximum of 2 playable balls per game. (Third strike bunt is included as playable)
There is no stealing of second base. See note above in red
Stealing of third is permitted with no advancement to home on a miss thrown ball.
No stealing of home.
THERE IS ABSOLUTLY NO ON DECK BATTER. All players shall be in the dug out except for the batter.
A Manager, 2 coaches and 1 score keeper only are permitted in the dugout only.
A team that is short players may borrow a player of similar ability from another team to make a 9th player. Borrowed player must bat last and play no more than 1 inning in the infield. This is for regular season only.
NLL pitchers may not pitch in another league. If a player is found to have pitched in another league he will not be allowed to pitch for NLL for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs.
A player who is pitching in another league is ineligible to pitch for NLL throughout the regular season and playoffs.
Pitching regulations are to be followed with no exceptions.
10. Pitchers
a.) Any player on the team may pitch. (There is no limit to the number of pitchers a team may use in a game)
b.) Players once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers: A pitcher remaining in the game may play any position in the field including catcher (if forty one (41) pitches or less were delivered in that game).
c.) The manager must remove the pitcher when said pitcher reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted below, but the pitcher may remain in the game at another position.
League Age: 11-12 85 pitches per day
9-10 75 pitches per day
7-8 50 pitches per day
Exception: If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed in Regulation VI© for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the following conditions occurs:
1. That batter reaches base;
2. That batter is put out;
3. The third out is made to complete the half-inning.
NOTE: A pitcher who delivers forty one (41) or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day. There are to be no Gentlemen’s agreements on this point.
d.) Pitchers league age 12 and under must adhere to the following rest requirements(Reg VI: Option 2). This option increases the days of required rest but eliminates the skip game, allowing players to pitch in consecutive games if the following is met:
· If a player pitches 61 or more pitches in a day, four(4) calendar days of rest must be observed
· If a player pitches 41-60 pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest must be observed.
· If a player pitches 21-40 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar day of rest must be observed.
· If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no(0) calendar rest is required
Example : Joe the pitcher throws 62 pitches on Monday, his team’s next game is Saturday. Joe can pitch up to 85 pitches in Saturday’s game because he has met the 4 calendar days of rest( Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri).
e.) Any pitcher that was deemed a pitcher in another league before the draft MAY NOT pitch for NLL under any circumstances through the conclusion of our championship game.
A pitcher who throws a pitch in another league becomes ineligible to pitch for NLL through the conclusion of our championship game.
AAA pitchers may not pitch in the majors or for any other team
Throwing or slamming of bats- 1st offense-warning
2nd offense-batter called out. If offense takes place after at bat is over, he will be out in next turn at bat.
3rd offense-removal from game.
Obstruction rule: A defensive player (including the catcher) may not block the base without the ball. A runner coming home must make an effort to slide or avoid contact with the catcher. A runner may not under any circumstances "barrel over the catcher" and at the discretion of the umpire may be ejected from the game.
Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any area of the ballpark.
The rules listed here are to be followed throughout the season. No managers may make agreements to alter or change them at any time. Consult the Little League rule book for any rules not listed here.
