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Plainview Baseball Association Effective January 1,2008 all children who are enrolled in the Plainview Little League Baseball programs will be required to comply with the following pitching restrictions and mandatory rest periods: Pitching Week is Sunday - Saturday
Little League Age Pitches Allowed Per Day Divisions That Are Affected 11 thru 12 85 Pitches Majors 9 thru 10 75 Pitches Minor A & B 7 thru 8 50 Pitches Minor C
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The following mandatory rest periods will also be applicable for all Little League |
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If a pitcher reaches the limits imposed, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the following occurs: (1) the batter reaches base or (2) that batter is out out. Note: A pitcher who delivers one or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day. |
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General Rules - All Divisions Below are the rules for the Plainview Little League. These rules are specific for this league only. Whatever rules not covered here, refer to the Official Little League Rule Book. STARTING THE GAME Forfeit time will be 20 minutes after the scheduled starting time. A team that cannot field eight players (seven in Minor Softball, Minor C) at forfeit time will forfeit the game. Injury only after the start of a game causing seven players is permissible. Less than seven players is a forfeit. Both teams are responsible for ice packs and ice must be present before a game may starts. Line-ups must be exchanged before the game starts and are "frozen" after the first pitch. A player must be "on the bench" in order to be in the submitted lineup. Late arriving players must be inserted at the end of the lineup. Score books must clearly indicate for each player the number of innings pitched, fielded, and times at bat. TIME LIMITS: Minors (baseball and softball), I-8: The time limit for all games is two hours. Majors (baseball and softball): Boys Majors -2 hours except for extra innings. Girls Majors- 2 hours except for extra innings. If the score is tied after six innings (seven in Seniors), play will continue into extra innings subject to the above time limits. Note: The time limit shall be waived for extra innings in the Senior division and Boys Majors. Playoffs: There are no time limits for playoffs in any division. FOR NIGHT GAMES All Divisions: The time limit for all games shall be as follows: Up to and including May 16 no inning may start after 7:45 p.m. and no bottom of an inning may start after 8:00 p.m. Note: When playing on a lighted field, this rule does not apply, subject to a two hour time limit. After May 16 no inning may start after 8:00 p.m. and no bottom of an inning may start after 8:15 p.m. Note: When playing on a lighted field, this rule does not apply, subject to a two hour time limit . Any inning that has started prior to the time limit will be played to completion, if possible. The umpire will notify the managers as to the exact starting time of the game. Evening games continue until darkness is declared by the umpire. Rules for suspended games apply if darkness prevents the official completion of a game. OFFICIAL GAME Major/Minor: Prior to Sat. May 16, a weekday (Mon. through Fri.) game shall be official after three innings (or two and a half if the home team is ahead). All Divisions: Starting May 16, rule books apply. Mercy Rule: See Rule book. SUSPENDED GAMES: See Rule Book Championship games will go the full 6 innings while playoff games will follow "official game" rules. No time limits will be effect for either the playoff or Championship games. UMPIRE PROCEDURES Umpire Website WWW.ETEAMZ.COM/PLAINVIEWUMPIRES Each manager must receive an umpire roster. Each manager must receive a schedule indicating the assigned umpire(s). Each manager will receive umpire evaluation forms. Each home manager must contact assigned umpire 48 hours prior to scheduled game to confirm assignment and field. If assigned umpire cannot umpire his/her game then that manager must contact the Umpire in Chief (UIC) immediately and inform him of the need for a replacement umpire. The UIC will then replace the umpire and notify manager of new umpire and telephone number. Umpires must be notified of weather-related cancellations at least 30 minutes prior to game time, if possible, or a "travel fee" is incurred. If no umpire appears by game time, wait 5 minutes and then start the game using any mutually acceptable adult who may umpire from behind the pitcher. If all the umpire gear fits, he may choose to work behind the catcher. Please make sure that the volunteer umpire is willing to work the entire game before he starts! If the assigned umpire appears late, then he should assume his duties at the beginning of an inning. If no volunteer is available, then the game must be rescheduled. All serious complaints about an umpire should be reported to the respective Director who should then notify the Umpire-in-Chief. No family member shall be assigned to umpire any game in which a relative is participating. Postgame report must be signed by both managers and handed into Division Director. RESCHEDULED GAMES All such games must be arranged through your Division Director by the home team or you will forfeit the game. Games may be rescheduled only due to conflicts with school functions or inclement weather! The home team manager is responsible for obtaining umpires for any weather-related canceled or "rained-out" game. The manager must first ask the original umpire. If unavailable, call the Umpire in Chief (UIC) or one of his/her assistants (see umpire roster for telephone #'). For all rescheduled games-unrelated to weather/wet field conditions-both the umpire and UIC must be notified. This is the responsibility of the manager who initiated the rescheduling. Call the UIC first to verify that the original umpire is still assigned. At least 3 hours notice must be given. The responsible team will forfeit any game for which the proper procedures as outlined above have not been strictly followed. DISCIPLINE
"Crowd-Control"the manager is responsible for his /her teams" spectators' behavior. After a warning to the manager, the umpire may eject the spectator, eject the manager or forfeit the game. Division Directors, upon advice from the affected manager and confirmed by the umpire, may declare a suspended game or forfeit if "unsportsmanlike" tactics are employed. Examples include (but are not limited to) stalling tactics, bench-jockeying, and intentional or unintentional wild pitching in the final being played which the umpire deems as stalling tactics. SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT Teams will combine helmets. Batters, runners, and player-coaches must wear helmets at all times. All equipment will be kept off the playing field in an area near the bench. Personal equipment need not be shared with team members. "On-Deck" batter-rule violation: No On-Deck batter is permitted. After a warning to the manager, each subsequent violation by that particular team shall result in a "team out" being assessed by the umpire. The batter/batting order does not change. The "Pete Rose Rule" will be enforced when a runner does not slide and contact is made with a fielder attempting to make a tag. (Clarification as follows: the runner does not have to slide but rather he/she must avoid contact). The fielder must have possession of the ball to attempt a tag. The runner will be called out and if, in the umpire's opinion, such action prevented a double play, the umpire shall call a second out on the other player involved. A runner who deliberately runs into a fielder holding the ball will also be ejected from the game. If the umpire feels that a batter has "thrown" his or her bat as he or she leaves the batter's box in such a manner that it has, or could have caused injury had it made contact with another player, coach, umpire, or spectator, he shall issue a warning to the team at bat at the conclusion of the play. Each subsequent similar offense by that team in that game will result in the offending batter being immediately called out and the ball dead. All runners must return to their bases. Approved ruling: If a catcher or other fielder hit by a "thrown" bat is unable to make a play on a batted ball or throw because he or she has been injured, the batter is immediately called out for interference, even if this was the first offense. The ball is dead and runners return to their bases. No Batting Donuts are allowed. Only approved Little League Batting Sleeves are permitted. For the 2007 season, the board has adopted the mandatory use of wood bats in the Boys Major division during all games and practices. PITCHING RULES Violation of any pitching rule (incl. per game/inn per week, #of pitches/day, or days of rest) shall result in automatic forfeiture of the regular season game(s) if the infraction is discovered before any playoffs begin. See Plainview Baseball Association (PBA) Pitching Rules Restrictions Handout. During the playoffs, forfeiture shall result if discovered before the presentation of trophies following the championship game. Umpire or Division Director may remove an excessively wild pitcher at their discretion. DRAFTING RULES The following divisions may "draft up" players to prevent the likelihood of a forfeit: Boys Minor B, Minor A, Majors and Girls Softball Majors Once a player is drafted up, he/she must be allowed to play in the game subject to the draft-up rules. Note: Drafted players must be chosen from a list created by the Division Director prior to the start of the season. A manager may draft up only when he expects 7, 8 or 9 players of his own at game time. A maximum of 2 players may be drafted for a game and the Director must be notified. A team may not draft and, in any way, use the same player more than once during the season and no drafts are allowed for any playoff or championship game. Drafted players must bat at the end of the lineup. Drafted players must play any scheduled or make-up game that day with their regular team from start to completion. No drafted player shall pitch nor play more innings than regular team players present at game time. Violations of any drafting rules will result in a forfeit and the manager may be suspended by the Board of Directors. T-Ball, Boys and Girls Clinic, Minor C and Girls Minors are not permitted to draft up any players. PLAYOFF STRUCTURE One-division leagues: All teams shall participate based on regular season final standings. The structure will be as follows: 10-team division: 7 vs. 10, the winner becoming the 7th seed; 8 vs. 9, the winner becoming the 8th seed. Then follow rules for 8 team division below. 9 team division: 8th vs. 9th in round one. Winner of this game is now the 8th place team. 8th vs. 1st, 7th vs. 2nd, 6th vs. 3rd, 5th vs. 4th. in round two. The lowest-seed winner from round two will play the highest-seed winner from round two. The other two winners will also similarly play each other and these games will constitute round three. The winners from round three will play for the championship with the highest seed team always being the home team. 8 team division: 8th vs. 1st, 7th vs. 2nd, 6th vs. 3rd, 5th vs. 4th. in round 1. The lowest-seed winner from Rd.1 will play the highest-seed winner from Rd.1. The other two winners will also similarly play each other and these games will constitute round 2. The winners from Rd.2 will play for the championship with the highest seed team always being the home team. 7 team division: 1st place team draws a bye in round 1. Other teams play each other as follows: 7th vs. 2nd, 6th vs. 3rd, 5th vs. 4th. In round 2, the lowest-seed winner from Rd.1 plays the 1st place team and the other winners similarly play each other. Championship same as in 8-team procedure. 6 team division: All teams play in round 1 as follows: 6th vs. 1st, 5th vs. 2nd, 4th vs. 3rd. The highest-seed winner from Rd.1 draws a bye for Rd.2. Round 2 and championship same as in above procedures 5 team divisions: 5th vs. 4th in round 1. Winner of game is now 4th place team. Then proceed as in 4 team division. 4 team division: 4th vs. 1st, 3rd vs. 2nd .Championship as above. MINIMUM PLAY All Divisions: All team members shall follow a continuous batting order and shall play in the field at least every other complete inning. If a player is removed due to injury or sickness while at bat then the next player in the order assumes the "count." If he reaches base, the order continues. If not, then the player bats again before the order continues. If a player is not present for his at-bat (including having been ejected from the game) it is an automatic "out" (one time only), unless it was announced at the start of the game by the manager to the umpire and opposing manager that the player must leave at a designated time. Under these conditions, no penalty will be assessed. No realignment of player positions in the field is permitted during an inning except for the pitcher or in case of injury. STANDINGS All Divisions: Two points will be awarded for a win and one point for a tie. STANDINGS TIE-BREAKER SEQUENCES First: The team with the better record against the other ("head-to-head") will be declared the winner. Best records in games played against each other will separate "three-way" ties. Second: If still tied, the teams will then compare records against the team with the best record in the division (not including themselves). If still tied, the same process will continue- comparing records against teams-one at a time-with the next best records in the division. "Skip" any comparison if uneven numbers of games were played with the tied teams. Ties between teams not in playoff/trophy contention will be broken (only if needed) according to the tie-breaker sequences. Do not compare records against the "playoff" tied teams in the second sequence. Third: If still tied, a coin toss will be the deciding factor. ALL-STAR TEAMS PROCEDURES - Competitive Divisions Only (Memorial Day Weekend) Each division shall field two teams. Each team shall consist of 12-16 players. They shall be selected from a pool consisting of up to 4 players from each regular season team. The Mgrs. of the regular season teams shall nominate the best (and available) 4 or fewer players from his team. Each Mgr. shall nominate the same number of players. The appointed All-Star Mgrs./Coaches shall select the players. Each regular season team must have at least one player selected to an All-Star team and final approval of the teams by the Division Director/VP and President is required. All-Star Mgrs./Coaches: Shall be appointed by the Division Director and approved by the VP and President. All games are7 innings. Except Boys Majors which is 9 innings. For all divisions, pitchers may pitch a maximum of 2 innings or PLL pitch limit whichever comes first.
T-Ball and Boys & Girls Clinic These are non-competitive divisions. STEALING Stealing is not permitted MINIMUM PLAY All team members shall follow a continuous batting order and shall play in the field at least every other complete inning. The batting order shall be reversed each inning. No more than 10 players on the field at any given time. PLAYOFF STRUCTURE Tee-Ball/Clinic: No playoffs. Minor C Baseball Minor C Overview: Time limit: 2 hours Innings played: 6 innings Pitching distance 38 ft-1st half 40ft 2nd half Innings pitched: 3 inn/game or 50 pitches in a day whichever comes first and 6inn/week Batting Order: All players Outfielders: All outfielders (4) must be at least 30 feet from the closest point on the baseline. Infield Fly rule: No Extra innings: are allowed within time limit Effective immediately in the Minor C Division there shall be a maximum number of four runs scored in any given inning (except the last official inning) by either or both teams. Accordingly, as soon as four runs have been scored in any given inning the team at bat will move to the field even if there are less than three outs at the time the fourth run is scored. STEALING Stealing is not permitted. PITCHING The pitching distance shall be 38 ft. from the front of the rubber to the rear of home plate during the "1st half" of the season. During the "2nd half" of the season, the distance shall be 40 ft. The start of the 2nd half of the season shall be determined by the Division Director. After 2 walks occur in an inning, regardless of any pitching change there will be an 8-ball walk count. A hit by pitch is not counted as a walk for the above purposes, yet the batter is awarded first base. No balks will be called, but the pitcher must start with his pivot foot "on" the rubber and take only one step back and/or forward with his free foot. (No "running" starts). Pitcher may pitch a maximum of three innings in a game or 65 pitches whichever comes first (one pitch constitutes an inning pitched). A pitcher must be removed from the game as a pitcher after hitting a third batter during the game See PBA Pitching Rules Restrictions Handout for mandatory rest requirements. Bunting is not permitted No Infield-fly rule All infielders must be 60 feet from home plate until the pitcher releases the ball. Maximum of 4 infielders (excluding the pitcher and catcher). Teams shall field four outfielders. Batter is allowed to advance one extra base at their own risk upon any error or wild throw at first base. If runner makes second, the player may not advance to third on a subsequent error or wild throw. If runner attempts to go third, the runner will be sent back to second. On a batted ball, with runners on base on a normal out the runner may advance one base from their original base. On a batted ball, with runners on base-on an error or wild throw (even if the ball remains in fair territory) the runners may advance a maximum of two bases from their original base at their own risk. Any runner who advances too far on an out will be returned to the prior base.
Minor B Baseball Minor B Overview: Time limit: 2 hours Innings played: 6 innings Pitching distance 46 ft Innings pitched: 3 inn/game or 75 pitches in a day whichever comes first and 6 inn/week Batting Order: All players Outfielders: All outfielders (4) must be at least 30 feet from the closest point on the baseline. Infield Fly rule: No Extra innings: are allowed within time limit PITCHING The pitching distance shall be 46 ft. from the front of the rubber to the rear of home plate. After 2 walks occur in an inning, regardless of any pitching change there will be an 8-ball walk count. A hit by pitch is not counted as a walk yet the batter is awarded first base. A pitcher may not pitch more than 3 innings a games or 75 pitches whichever comes first (one pitch constitutes an inning pitched) See PBA Pitching Rules Restrictions Handout for mandatory rest requirements. No balks will be called but the pitcher must start with his pivot foot "on" the rubber and take only one step back and/or forward with his free foot. (No "running" starts). A pitcher must be removed from the game as a pitcher after hitting a third batter during a game. STEALING Stealing is permitted. A "walked" batter may not steal 2nd base until after the next pitch. Only steals of second and third are permitted. No player may score during any steal situation. Only one base may be stolen during a steal attempt and no player may proceed to the next base on an overthrow by the catcher. The ball is dead. Double steals are not permitted. Delayed steals are not permitted. A "delayed" steal is on the return throw from the catcher to the pitcher. No runner may advance on a pick-off attempt of any runner by the catcher or pitcher but will be called out if tagged before returning to his base. On all steal attempts, the runner must not "hesitate" after he breaks for the next base. If he does and is "safe", the runner must be returned by the umpire. If "out", then the runner is out. If any unauthorized steal is successful then ALL runners must be returned. If any such runner is "out", then he will be called out and all the other runners must return to their original bases. The penalty for an illegal "lead" shall be the return of the runner to the original base if the steal was successful. RULES Bunting is permitted. No infield-fly rule. All infielders must be 60 feet from home plate until the pitcher releases the ball. Maximum of 4 infielders (excluding the pitcher and catcher). Batter is allowed to advance one extra base at their own risk upon any error or wild throw at first base. If runner makes second, the player may not advance to third on a subsequent error or wild throw. If runner attempts to go third, the runner will be sent back to second. On a batted ball, with runners on base on a normal out the runner may advance one base from their original base. On a batted ball, with runners on base-on an error or wild throw (even if the ball remains in fair territory) the runners may advance a maximum of two bases from their original base at their own risk. Any runner who advances too far on an out will be returned to the prior base. Outfielders must be 30ft beyond the infield bases.
Minor A Baseball Minor A Overview: Innings played: 6 innings Pitching distance 46 ft Innings pitched: 6 inn/game or 75 pitches in a day whichever comes first and 6 inn/week Batting Order: All players Outfielders: All outfielders (3) must be at least 30 feet from the closest point on the baseline. Infield Fly rule: Yes Extra innings: are allowed within time limit PITCHING The pitching distance shall be 46 ft. from the front of the rubber to the rear of home plate. Unlimited walks A pitcher may not pitch more than 6 innings a games or 75 pitches whichever comes first (one pitch constitutes an inning pitched) See PBA Pitching Rules Restrictions Handout for mandatory rest requirements. No balks will be called but the pitcher must start with his pivot foot "on" the rubber and take only one step back and/or forward with his free foot. (No "running" starts). A pitcher must be removed from the game as a pitcher after hitting a third batter during a game. STEALING Unlimited stealing-2nd,3rd and home. A "walked" batter may not steal 2nd base until after the next pitch. Delayed steals are allowed. Double steals are allowed. Stealing of home is allowed
Infield-fly rule applies. Bunting is allowed.
Majors Baseball Majors Overview: Time limit: 2 hours Innings played: 6 innings Pitching distance 46 ft Inning pitched: 6 inn/game or 85 pitches in a day whichever comes first and 6 inn/week Batting Order: All players Outfielders: 3 Infield Fly rule: Yes Extra innings: are allowed, but pitching rules must be followed Bats: Wooden bats only during practices and games See LL Rule Book "(Rule 1.10) length max 33", barrel max 2 1/4" PITCHING The pitching distance shall be 46 ft. from the front of the rubber to the rear of home plate. Unlimited walks A pitcher may not pitch more than 6 innings a games or 85 pitches whichever comes first (one pitch constitutes an inning pitched) See PBA Pitching Rules Restrictions Handout for mandatory rest requirements. A pitcher must be removed from the game as a pitcher after hitting a third batter during a game. STEALING Unlimited stealing-2nd,3rd and home. A "walked" batter may not steal 2nd base until after the next pitch. Delayed steals are allowed. Double steals are allowed. Stealing of home is allowed. Infield-fly rule applies.
Minor's Softball Minor Softball Overview: Time limit: 2 hours Innings played: 6 innings Pitching distance 35 ft Inning pitched: 3 inn/game and 6 inn/week Batting Order: All players Outfielders: (4) Outfielders must be at least 30 feet from the closest point on the baseline. Infield Fly rule: No Extra innings: are allowed within the time limit PITCHING The pitching distance shall be 35 ft. from the front of the rubber to the rear of home plate. After 2 walks occur in an inning, regardless of any pitching change there will be an 8-ball walk count. A hit by pitch is not counted as a walk yet the batter is awarded first base. A pitcher may not pitch more than 3 innings a games(one pitch constitutes an inning pitched) See pitching rules for mandatory rest requirements and specific rules regarding pitching in the Official Little League Rule Book. No balks will be called but the pitcher must start with his pivot foot "on" the rubber and take only one step back and/or forward with his free foot. (No "running" starts). A pitcher must be removed from the game as a pitcher after hitting a third batter during the game. STEALING Stealing is not permitted GENERAL RULES The infield-fly rule does not apply. All teams shall use safety bases at first base. Fielders shall use the white base; runners shall use the orange base. Batter is allowed to advance one extra base at their own risk upon any error or wild throw at first base. If runner makes second, the player may not advance to third on a subsequent error or wild throw. If runner attempts to go third, the runner will be sent back to second. On a batted ball, with runners on base on a normal out the runner may advance one base from their original base. On a batted ball, with runners on base-on an error or wild throw (even if the ball remains in fair territory) the runners may advance a maximum of two bases from their original base at their own risk. Any runner who advances too far on an out will be returned to the prior base. When the game is deemed official, a 15-run mercy rule is in effect. Teams shall field four outfielders. All outfielders must be at least 30 feet from the closest point on the baseline.
Majors Softball Majors Softball Overview: Time limit: 2 hours Innings played: 6 innings Pitching distance 36 ft Inning pitched: 9 inn/game and 18 inn/week Batting Order: All players Outfielders: 3 Infield Fly rule: yes Extra innings: are allowed within the time limit PITCHING The pitching distance shall be 36 ft. from the front of the rubber to the rear of home plate. After 3 walks occur in an inning, regardless of any pitching change there will be a 6-ball walk count. A hit by pitch is not counted as a walk yet the batter is awarded first base. A pitcher may not pitch more than 9 innings a games(one pitch constitutes an inning pitched) See pitching rules for mandatory rest requirements and specific rules regarding pitching in the Official Little League Rule Book. No balks will be called but the pitcher must start with his pivot foot "on" the rubber and take only one step back and/or forward with his free foot. (No "running" starts). A pitcher must be removed from the game as a pitcher after hitting a third batter during a game STEALING Stealing is permitted at all times. A "walked" batter may not steal 2nd base until after the next pitch. Only one base may be stolen during a steal attempt and no player may proceed to the next base on an overthrow by the catcher. The ball is dead. Only steals of second and third base are permitted Double steals are not permitted. No player may score during any steal situation. No runner may advance on a pick-off attempt of any runner by the catcher or pitcher but will be called out if tagged before returning to his base. On all steal attempts, the runner must not "hesitate" after he breaks for the next base. If he does and is "safe", the runner must be returned by the umpire. If "out", then the runner is out. If any unauthorized steal is successful then ALL runners must be returned. If any such runner is "out", then he will be called out and all the other runners must return to their original bases. The penalty for an illegal "lead" shall be the return of the runner to the original base if the steal was successful. GENERAL RULES Infield-fly rule applies. All teams shall use safety bases at first base. Fielders shall use the white base; runners shall use the orange base. When the game is deemed official, a 10-run mercy rule is in effect. Teams shall field three outfielders. All outfielders must be at least 30 feet from the closest point on the baseline.
PLAINVIEW BASEBALL ASSOCIATION GROUND RULES
PHIPPS LANE Left side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence to end of fence in foul territory. Right side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence to telephone pole in foul territory. Misc: Any ball going onto the basketball court shall be considered dead. The batter
HOLLYWOOD Left side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence to base of tree closet to the foul
Right side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence to telephone pole in foul
SALLY LANE Everything inside the fences is in play. POOL FIELD (LL) Everything inside the fences is in play. The ball can leave the playing field through a gate in centerfield. The gate is not
LINCOLN Left side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence straight out. Right side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence straight out. FERN PLACE Left side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence straight out. Right side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence straight out.
Left side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence straight out. Right side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence straight out. STRATFORD RD (BB) Left side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence to far end of shed.
Right side of field: Line shall be drawn from end of backstop fence to left side of gate located approximately 30 feet from home plate (gate opening is in dead area). |