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LYBA Local League Rules

 2010 Season

(Amended April 2, 2007)

 

      LYBA is affiliated with Dixie Baseball.

 

Regular Season

General League Rules
Tee Ball Rules
Machine Pitch
9 & 10 Yr Olds
11 & 12 Yr Olds
13 & 14 Yr Rules

Print a complete set of the rules.

 

Majors

At this level the game is played at a more competitive level baseball and follow the rules of Major     League Baseball closely. Players are allowed to lead-off and steal from all bases. Managers will now have the opportunity to execute the finer tactics of advanced baseball.     

11/12 YEAR OLDS

  • Teams will roster bat (all players on the team must bat in order).

  • All players must play a minimum of 6 defensive outs.

  • 6 run limit or 3 outs per inning.

  • All catchers, batters and base runners must wear helmets with face masks.

  • Field dimensions are 70 ft. bases and 50 ft. pitching rubber.

  • Bases are open (lead offs allowed).

  • Balks will be called.  Umpires will not enforce balks by the pitcher until games played on or after April 26th.  Before April 26th umpires will notify coaches and pitchers of a balk so they may correct any move causing a balk.

  • No inning will start after 90 minutes of play.  If you start the inning before 90 minutes has expired, you must finish the inning.

  • Squeeze play is allowed.  In the event of a squeeze play, the batter MUST bunt or take the pitch.  If the batter swings the bat, the batter is out, the runner is out and the 3rd base coach is ejected.

  • With the bases loaded, 2 outs and the count on the batter full (3 balls, 2 strikes), the runner from third base shall not run hard to the plate until the batter swings. If the runner does run hard, the runner is out and the 3rd base coach is ejected.