District 21 Boys rules A.K.A. Yonkers Federation

February 17, 2017 – 11:30 AM

BOOK RULES IN EFFECT EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING

 50/70 rules

1- No contact Rule in Effect

2- Teams Must have 8 Players to Start

 

3-There is a 10 minute grace period if a team doesn't have enough players if 8 players game must start

5-Roster batting so if a team has 10 players the line is 1-10 and if the other team has 12 that team will bat 1-12. Any team with 13 or more may sub players 13, 14 and so on. Sub players must get 1 at bat and 3 consecutive outs in the field. Failure will result in a 7-0 forfeit.  Any player who arrives after 1st inning is completed is not required to play, coaches decision.

6- Any player who throws the bat is OUT- No warning is required. Any ball put in play will be called dead and all runners return to the previous spot on the bases.

7-Speed up rule for the catcher. 2 outs and the catcher is on base he is replaced with the last out and comes in to get dressed.

8- Catcher Must Wear a Protective Cup -NO EXCEPTIONS

9- No Head first slides allowed

10- 10run rule in effect after 4 innings Each team must bat the same amount of times. IF home team is up by 10 runs in bottom of 4th game is over.

11- Any pitcher who is warming up with a catcher, the catcher must have a mask on

12- A pitcher will get 7 pitches to start the game and 3 warm up pitches for every inning they start after the 1st inning. A relief pitcher will get 7 also

13- NO DROPPED 3rd Strikes are in play.

14- Wood bats are allowed.  Any bat that has a little league approved stamp may be used. No 2" 3/4 inch bats are allowed

15- Pitchers may pitch a max of 75 pitches per game. That is the only restriction Managers are responsible for the safety of a pitchers arm

MINORS 9-10 DIVISION    - SAME AS ABOVE EXCEPT                              

A- 4 OUTFIELDERS ALLOWED                         

B- 6 RUN RULE PER INNING                           

C- 10 RUN MERCY RULE AFTER 4 INNINGS TEAMS MUST BAT EQUAL AMOUNT OF TIMES-BOTH DIVISIONS

D-STEALING 1 BASE PER BATTER                    

E- CAN NOT STEAL HOME                               

F- BUNTING ALLOWED 

G- LEADING AND STEALING AFTER BALL CROSSES PLATE. 

H- NO DOUBLE BARREL BATS ALLOWED                                 

 

PITCHING RULES

1-20. NO DAYS REST                                     

21-40. 1 DAYS REST                                     

41-60. 2 DAYS REST                                      

61-75. 3 DAYS REST                                       

ANY VIOLATION OF THE PITCHING RULES WILL RESULT IN A FORFEIT

ANY PITCHER WHO TOSSES 41 PITCHES OR MORE CAN NOT CATCH IN THAT GAME

TIME LIMITS ARE AS FOLLOWS

MONDAY -FRIDAY 6PM OR UNTIL DARK (UMPIRE'S DECISION)

SATURDAY- 2 HR TIME LIMIT WITH NO INNING STARTING 15 MINUTES TO 2ND HOUR OF THE GAME & AN INNING WILL START20 MINS PRIOR TO THE SECOND HOUR