Local Rules

Local Little League Rules

Detailed LYB Local Little League Game Rules can be found here. A consolidated version is posted below.

*Little League age limits, rest, and finish the batter rules apply to pitch counts. Any player who has played catcher for 3 innings and receives 1 pitch in any part of the fourth inning cannot pitch that day. Any pitchers who delivers 41 or more pitches that day cannot play catcher.

MAJORS

Rule	Majors Division
# Coaches	3
Time Limit	4 inning min, 6 inning max; no new inning after 1 hr 45 mins
Tie Games	Extras innings allowed, unless time limit is reached
Mercy Rule	10 runs after 4 innings
Inning Run Limit	5 runs, no limit in 6th inning
Pitch Count Limits*	11's and 12's (85 pitches)
Other At-Bat Rules	Bat roster
Mandatory Play	3 defensive innings
Minimum Infield Time	None
# Outfielders	3
Minimum Players	Must have 7 to avoid forfeit and 10 on roster at all times
Infield Fly Rule	Applies
Uncaught 3rd Strike	Applies
Bunting	Allowed; slash bunt prohibited
Base Stealing	No leading off; runner can steal after pitch crosses plate
Courtesy Runner	Not allowed
Other Gameplay Rules	None

MINORS - AAA

Rule	AAA Division
# Coaches	3
Time Limit	4 inning min, 6 inning max; no new inning after 1 hr 45 mins
Tie Games	Allowed
Mercy Rule	10 runs after 4
Inning Run Limit	5 runs, no limit in 6th inning
Pitch Count Limits*	9's and 10's (75 pitches)
Other At-Bat Rules	Bat roster
Mandatory Play	4 defensive innings
Minimum Infield Time	None
# Outfielders	3
Minimum Players	Must have 7 to avoid forfeit and 10 on roster at all times
Infield Fly Rule	Applies
Uncaught 3rd Strike	Applies
Bunting	Yes
Base Stealing	No leading off; runner can steal after pitch crosses plate
Courtesy Runner	Not allowed
Other Gameplay Rules	None

MINORS - AA

Rule	AA Division
# Coaches	Kid pitch; 1 offensive coach on field behind mound calling balls/strikes
Time Limit	No new inning after 1 hr 15 mins
Tie Games	Allowed
Mercy Rule	None
Inning Run Limit	5 run limit, 3 outs, or 10 hitters (whichever comes first)
Pitch Count Limits**	7's and 8's (50 pitches)
Other At-Bat Rules	Bat Roster. No Walks. Coach pitch after 3 balls. Batter is out after 3 strikes or 8th total pitch from player/coach. Cannot strikeout on a foul ball.
Mandatory Play	Equalize playing time
Minimum Infield Time	2 innings
# Outfielders	3 - 4
Minimum Players	Must have 8, can borrow from other team for 9 on defense
Infield Fly Rule	Does not apply
Uncaught 3rd Strike	Does not apply
Bunting	Not allowed
Base Stealing	Not allowed
Courtesy Runner	Yes, for catcher
Other Gameplay Rules	40' mound to plate

MINORS - A (COACH PITCH)

Rule	A Division
# Coaches	3-4 (1 pitcher, 2 outfield, 1 dugout)
Time Limit	3 innings, no new inning after 1 hour
Tie Games	No score kept
Mercy Rule	None, play as many innings as time allows
Inning Run Limit	Bat through lineup
Pitch Count Limits**	NA
Other At-Bat Rules	Weeks 1-2: No walks or strikeouts. Batter gets 8 pitches, then moves to tee to hit. Weeks 3-End: No walks. Batter is out after 3 strikes or 8th pitch from coach. Cannot strikeout on a foul ball.
Mandatory Play	Equalize playing time
Minimum Infield Time	Equalize playing time
# Outfielders	3 or 4
Minimum Players	No minimum, can borrow from other team
Infield Fly Rule	Does not apply
Uncaught 3rd Strike	Does not apply
Bunting	Not allowed
Base Stealing	Not allowed
Courtesy Runner	Does not apply
Other Gameplay Rules	No recorded outs. All batters hit a single. Last batter hits a grand slam.

TEE BALL

Rule	Tee Ball Division
# Coaches	No limit
Time Limit	3 innings, no new inning after 1 hour
Tie Games	No score kept
Mercy Rule	None, play as many innings as time allows
Inning Run Limit	Bat through lineup
Pitch Count Limits**	NA
Other At-Bat Rules	Bat hit off tee must go min 10' from tee to be hit. Otherwise redo swing. No strikeouts but coach can determine when to step in to help.
Mandatory Play	Equalize playing time
Minimum Infield Time	Equalize playing time
# Outfielders	Leave no one on bench
Minimum Players	No minimum, can borrow from other team
Infield Fly Rule	Does not apply
Uncaught 3rd Strike	Does not apply
Bunting	Not allowed
Base Stealing	Not allowed
Courtesy Runner	Does not apply
Other Gameplay Rules	No recorded outs, All batters hit a single. Last batter hits a grand slam.

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