Games will conclude after 4 innings or 1 1/2 hour time limit.
No keeping score.
No metal cleats.
No leading off, no stealing, no bunting.
Coaches must set a high standard for good sportsmanship.
Players will play different defensive positions each inning.
No player shall sit out for 2 consecutive innings in a game (other than for disciplinary action).
Discipline
Players choosing to demonstrate poor sportsmanship i.e. throwing helmets or bats, etc., will be penalized by sitting out one half-inning.
Players who violate this rule a second time during the same game will be removed for the remainder or the game, (but encouraged to stay in the dugout).
If a coach is sitting a player out for disciplinary reasons, said coach shall notify parents and EVYB Players’ Agent as to why this action took place.
Coaches must use good judgment and exercise restraint as these are young
children.
Warm up
Teams must warm up in the outfield before a game. No infield practice.
Players cannot play pepper or take batting practice against any fencing.
Outfield batting practice is permitted with waffle balls only.
Defense
Coaches on field for Defense.
Only Little League approved Coaches/Manager/Volunteers will be on the field during play.
A Little League approved Coach/Volunteer must supervise the dugout.
Coaches and Volunteers must wear a League approved I.D. badge with a current year’s background check on file with EVYB.
10 players maximum on Defense.
Players will play no more than 2 innings at the same defensive position per game.
Last batter- the defense will play until on out is achieved or the ball is dead.
Offense
Coaches on the field-Offense
One Little League approved Coach/Manager pitching (from the dirt area near the pitcher mound) to own team.
Only Little League approved base Coaches/Volunteer.
A Little League approved Coach/Volunteer must supervise the dugout.
No non-playing children are allowed in the dugout or on the field at any time.
Coaches and Volunteers must wear a League approved I.D. badge with a current background check on file with EVYB.
Half the team’s players will bat each inning.
(If Minors rules are introduced after the midway point, see below, and 3 outs are achieved, clear the bases. Continue to bat until half the team has batted.)
6 coach pitched balls (encourage a batter to swing the bat) on the 7th pitch, the coach puts the ball on a Tee, a maximum of 3 swings with the Tee. (Total of 9 swings) If no contact is made, the player returns to the dugout and the next batter is up.
Only on player in the on deck area with a batting helmet and no bat in hand until time to hit.
Runner may advance on a hit ball, but cannot advance on a passed ball, i.e. to the pitcher. One base advancement max on an infield error.
Last batter- Defense plays until an "out" is achieved or the ball is returned to the pitcher. Minors Rules insertion: batter does not circle the bases freely after they are called out.
Half way through the season players should be worked into Minors skills including, but not limited to:
Batting 3 strikes your are out-called or swinging
Three outs in an inning.
Coach pitching overhand to baseball and underhand to softball, and with increased velocity.
On field coaching assistance removed.
Player pitching—PRACTICE ONLY
Prior to game time, Coaches/Managers must agree to which Minors rules will be enforced.
Before the midway point of the season, you may introduce these rules. Prior to the game, both teams Coaches/Managers must agree to do so.
REMEMBER: The players are children. Lead by example with their best interests in mind. This is just a game.
