1   U11 / U13 / U15

Minimum players

A team must start and finish a game with a minimum of 8 players, and in case of injury finish with 7 players. Of the 8 players starting the game, at least 6 must be from the official team roster.

Maximum players

Each team can play with 10 defensive players (if available). The extra position shall be assigned to the outfield.

Maximum call-ups

A maximum of 3 players may be called-up for any game.

Mercy rule

4 runs per inning mercy rule

Base stealing

Base stealing is not allowed. Base runners will be able to leave the bag once the ball has crossed the plate but cannot advance to the next base unless the ball is hit.

A runner may not steal a base until the ball crosses home plate or into foul territory after a pitch.

A runner may not steal a base until the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.

Infield fly

The infield fly rule is not applicable.

Dropped 3rd strike

The dropped 3rd strike rule is not in effect. On a third strike, whether the ball is caught or not the batter is out.

Dropped 3 rd strike rule is in effect.

Walked batter

During 5 pitch portion of season – there are no walked batters. During competitive pitching portion of season – A called “ball 4” will be a 1 base award for the batter-runner who may not steal another base on that play. However, all other players may advance at their own risk

A called “ball 4” will be a 1 base award for the batter-runner who may not steal another base on that play. However, all other players may advance at their own risk.

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Catcher pinch run

If the catcher is on base with 1 out or 3 runs in, the coach must ask for time out to replace her with pinch runner. The pinch runner must be the player furthest from batting in the order.

If the catcher is on base with 2 outs or 3 runs in, the coach must ask for time out to replace her with pinch runner. The pinch runner must be the player furthest from batting in the order.

Positional fair play

Coaches will alternate players between infield and outfield positions on an equitable basis throughout the game. No player will play the outfield a second time before all the other players have played in the outfield at least once, subsequently no player will play outfield a third time until all players have played outfield a second time. No player will play the same position more than twice in a game.

Outfield plays

Outfielders must throw the ball to an infielder to make a play; outfielders cannot make a play at a base on their own.

Defensive coaching

For the first 2 weeks of the season, one defensive coach is permitted in the outfield (behind the players) during the game. From week 3 onwards, no coach will be allowed in the outfield.
 

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Batting

During the competitive portion of season – 1) The batter will start with a count of 0 balls and 1 strike. 2) A fairly hit ball for a single will receive a one-base award provided no outs were made on the play. At the time of the hit, runners move at their own risk and only advance without risk of being put on the award when forced.

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Pitching / Catching

The season will be split into 2 parts:

5-Pitch
• For the 1st two weeks of the season, coaches will pitch using “five pitches” rule, as outlined in the section U11 - 5 Pitch Rules below this table

Competitive Pitch
• From week 3 of the season onwards, Competitive Pitch is used. See section U11-Competitive Pitch Rule below this table

• A maximum of 3 appearances per game per pitcher or catcher, with no more than 2 appearances in consecutive innings.
• The earliest that a pitcher or catcher of the 1st or 2nd inning can make her 3rd appearance is the 5th inning. 
• One pitch is considered as an appearance or inning pitched (or an inning caught).
• If the pitcher hits 3 batters in one inning, she must be replaced for that inning.
• A pitcher must wear a pitching mask or helmet with a cage.
• A call-up is not allowed to pitch the first inning.

• A maximum of four (4) appearances per game per pitcher or catcher, with no more than 2 appearances in consecutive innings.
• The earliest that a pitcher or catcher can make her 3rd appearance is the 5th inning. 
• One pitch is considered as an appearance
• If the pitcher hits 3 batters in one inning, she must be replaced for that inning.
• A pitcher must wear a pitching mask or helmet with a cage.
• A call-up is not allowed to pitch the first inning.

Minimum players

A team must start and finish a game with a minimum of 8 players, and in case of injury finish with 7 players. Of the 8 players starting the game, at least 6 must be from the official team roster

Maximum players

Each team can play with a maximum of 9 defensive players (if available)

Maximum call-ups

A maximum of 4 players may be called-up for any game.

Mercy

5 runs per inning mercy rule

Infield fly

Infield fly rule is in effect.

Dropped 3rd strike

Dropped 3rd strike rule is in effect.

Catcher pinch run

If the catcher is on base with 2 outs or 3 runs in, the coach may ask for time out to replace her with pinch runner. The pinch runner must be the player furthest from batting in the order.

Pitching / Catching

· A maximum of five (5) appearances per game per pitcher. A pitcher cannot pitch more than three consecutive (3) innings.

· The earliest that a pitcher can make her 4th appearance is the 6th inning.

· The earliest that a pitcher can make her 5th appearance is the 7th inning.

· Similar rules apply to the catching position.

· A call-up is not allowed to pitch the first inning

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