No specific weight/length ratio limit. 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. Shortened because any applicable part of USSSA Rule 7.03.B has been met. 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. Balk Rule
Gary Redus set the all-time single-season record for baseball's highest single-season average in 1978, with a 462 BA. 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. Must be a baseball bat - no restriction on weight or length as long as bat has "BPF 1.15 or USA" stamp. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. . 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. Rule 7.04.C Penalty: The runner shall be called out and may be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires. In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. Rule 8.08 Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. Suspended games, when resumed (the next day or another day), shall count as being played on two different days.
Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. 1st violation - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) & head coach is restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game. It shall be the responsibility of each team to challenge pitching violations by notifying the Umpire and then filing a Protest with the League / Tournament Director. No pitcher shall appear in three games in the same day,regardless of pitch counts. Effective January 1st, 2020, all 13U players must use a maximum drop 8 (-8) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped. If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must be removed from the mound. 9U-10U: 46/65. The exception would be if there were tournament games during the week. Foreign substances included among other substances, pine tar, stick-em type products and even dirt or mud, but only if the substance adds to the thickness of the barrel or covers Key Graphic Information such as the USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. ONE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. Rules; Baseball . Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out.
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Rule 7.05.B.1 7.05.B.7 Penalty: Any violation shall result in immediate forfeiture of the game. 15. The parent or guardian of the injured person, however, will not be bound by this protocol and may choose a different approach consistent with their legal rights as the parent or guardian. Doubleheaders - Each team will be home one game. 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. A runner who jumps over a player will be called out whether or not contact is made with the defensive player. All outfielders must remain in the outfieldprior to the pitch being thrown. Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. 9U Division
MLB | Pitch Smart | Pitching Guidelines | Ages 9-12 | MLB.com Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Umpire Membership: An Umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the USSSA Baseball program. A flip of a coin between the two teams shall determine the home team for each pool play game The highest seeded team shall be the home team for bracket play games in single elimination brackets. Pitching Distance (9U & 10U): 46 Bases Distance (9U & 10U): 60. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. All players must be listed on a teams online roster correctly prior to their first game or prior to the events deadline to add players. Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. Any team in violation of any roster rules located in section 3.08, 3.09 and 3.10 MAY be disqualified from their current event and be placed in last place. State Directors allowing an official/umpire/referee back in the field of play without the necessary consent will be subject to being disciplined as determined by the USSSA Board of Directors. oXrJ+3F&Qn}NN R{$}z=[ICvq}
$f The balk is not considered an automatic dead ball. Additional Penalty: If a coach violates this rule before the ball is pitched, First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of coach as the pitcher for the remainder of the game.
2021 PG 10U National World Series Pitching Restrictions - Perfect Game In all 14U Events all Players and all Teams must use a max drop 5 (-5) bat. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. Shortened because any applicable part of USSSA Rule 7.03.C has been met. Base Coaches - Not allowed to touch player when ball is in play. 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. 13U All Divisions: -5 or -3
Withhold the bat from inspection and accept an immediate two-year (automatic life time for second time offenders pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or, Withhold the bat from further examination by the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman or Manufacturer and accept an immediate two-year (up to life time for second time offenders pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or, Allow the Director to send the bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman and / or Manufacturer for a determination as to whether or not the bat is altered. Pitches that are deemed unhittable by the umpire will not be counted. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. 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. Team Membership: A team registration fee shall be paid seasonally to participate in the USSSA Baseball program. A runner starting a play at 3rd base may ONLY advance home on a batted ball or when forced home by a walk, hit batter, or another force play (bases loaded). Allow the Director to inspect the bat and reach a conclusion as to whether or not the bat might be altered. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. Infield fly rules do not apply. 'y\nX J#^-lb^\);?j]x&8'BjkIAl&`!v]k+i e\kq;Qepf3+rQfarSH6^!1o[#RbjqXd|'v5SE}j$/Y_Ec5cE<058:fnF^EG-
"Jymk6;W0lq~QQ_OSPmu school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 4th grade who turn 11 years old before May 1st, 2023.
PDF Indiana USSSA Baseball Tournament Packet - World Baseball Academy All bats for scholastic divisions (High School Events) must conform to the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) bat standards including a length to weight ratio no greater than negative three (-3) ounces. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. 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 bat has been subjected to pressure in a manner that exceeds that of striking the bat at game speed swing speed against a USSSA approved ball traveling at game speeds. A player, spectator, fan or coach ejection carries removal from that game only. Penalty: Any ineligible player MAY cause the team to be disqualified and put in last place. Game 3 Sat 12:15 PM. Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. This will make the machine at 44 feet.
2023 10U PGBA MARCH BATTLE OF THE BATS (AA) Event Schedule | Perfect Game No changes at this time for Fall 2022/Spring/Summer 2023. PitchCom is legal to use in PG Events. lightning detector, working on fields, etc. Supernova 10U 2023 III. 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. players can ever bat in another batting position. b. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. Similarly, as a player may legally pitch any combination of innings to equal eight (8) innings in three (3) days as long as the player doesnt pitch more than three (3) innings the first (1st) or second (2nd) days. 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. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. COACH PITCH . (Run Rules still apply). Bats that are damaged in any way, including but not limited to cracked, warped, missing a knob/cap, having a rattle, etc. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. The objective of USSSA Rec Baseball shall be to organize and promote youth and adult baseball, to perpetuate the interest and love of the game. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. A manager or coach of a team that has more than one of his teams bats determined to be altered (or not allowed to be inspected upon request for an altered bat inspection pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, may be subject to an unsportsmanlike conduct suspension. CKAA Minors (10u) Baseball Rules and Regulations. Upon becoming aware that a participant, coach/manager or official/umpire/referee has received a suspected concussion (or has been struck in the head area with any significant force), a USSSA official/umpire/referee or director will have that person removed from the playing field of any USSSA sanctioned event.