Minors Coach Pitch (Ages 7-8 years old)

Umpires: 

• Home team provides umpire(s)
• Umpires must arrive 30 minutes prior to game start
• 2 umpires will officiate Minor Player Pitch Games, umpires will decide which position they will take for the game.
• 1 Umpire will officiate Coach Pitch Games and decide their position on the field
• Protests involving playing rules must be resolved before the next pitch or play
• Home team may need to supply Homeplate gear for Homeplate umpire
  • Mask
  • Chest plate

Minimum Player Playing Time

• The standard minimum playing time rule of six outs on defense and one time at bat on offense is in effect. Six defensive outs is defined as
  • “A player enters the field in one of the nine defensive positions when his/her team is on defense and occupies that position while six outs are made.” 
  • Bat at least one time is defined as “A player enters the batter’s box with no count and completes that time at bat by being retired, by reaching base safely and is retired by force or tag out; scores a run; or the half inning ends.”
• If a player does not play the minimum playing time, they will start the next game and complete any previous requirements and the requirement for this game before being removed. Managers could be suspended for this violation. 

Playing Rosters

• Each team’s roster will be comprised of not more than 15 players. Once a player is replaced on a roster, they cannot return to the roster until the next game. 

Uniforms

• The uniform that will be worn is the uniform received at the beginning of the season. 

1. COACH PITCHERS CAN NOT COACH PLAYERS WHILE PITCHING
2. No new inning shall begin after time limit or 9:00 p.m.. The ten-run rule applies. Rule 4.10(e).
   1. Rule 4.10 (e) is in effect for games and reads that after 4 innings, 3.5 innings the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of 10 runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent
3. The coach of the offensive team will pitch to his own players. The coach may stand or kneel on the mound ( the dirt ). The pitcher shall be even with the pitching rubber in the dirt.
4. Each batter will receive 5 pitches or 3 strikes. If the batter fouls the last pitch, they get another one. See 7 yr olds baseball 1st page 2nd section of tournament book.
5. Bunts are not permitted. Batters are not permitted to take a half-swing. If the umpire feels the batter is taking a half-swing, the batter may be called back to swing again. Rule 2.00 "Bunt". The ball is foul if it travels less than 15 feet in fair territory from home plate. Rule 2.00 "Foul Ball."
6. All players on the Roster will be in the batting order. (Rule 2.00 "Batting Order. )
7. Each team will bat until the defense gets three outs or all players bat in the half-inning. (Rule 5.07)
8. Base runners must stay in contact with the base until the ball is hit (i.e., no "stealing"). When players have advanced as far as possible without being put out or having been retired the umpire shall call "time" and the ball will be given to the coach on the mound. Rule 7.13.
9. A standard baseball will be used (No RIF).
10. No infield fly rule.
11. Only nine players in the field on defense. Other than pitcher and catcher, defense may play anywhere in fair territory.
12. The runner or runners will be permitted to advance at their own risk on an overthrow that remains in play, but not more than one base. (Rule 7.05(i)). Note:2
13. Coaches on the mound must attempt to avoid being struck by the ball. If a batted ball hits the offensive coach on the mound, the ball is dead. The batter will be awarded first base. All forced runners advance one base. Treat as umpire interference under Rule 6.08( d). If a thrown ball hits the offensive coach on the mound, it remains alive and in play.
14. Teams may have 1 manager and 3 coaches
    

Please download the Little League Coach Pitch Guide. It's great info on what to teach and drill for practices!

Minors 9-10-years old & Majors 11-12-years old Player Pitch Baseball

Here are a few links and tid bits to help with Coaching Minors and Majors Player Pitch divisions. 

8 Helpful Tips for New Little League Coaches. 

The league age pitch counts for Little League Baseball® are as follows:

• Ages 7-8 – 50 pitches per day
• Ages 9-10 – 75 pitches per day
• Ages 11-12 – 85 pitches per day
• Ages 13-16 – 95 pitches per day

For additional information on pitch counts, please visit the Regular Season Pitching Rules page. 

Baseball pitchers league age 14 and under

• 1-20 Pitches = 0 Days Rest
• 21-35 Pitches = 1 Day Rest
• 36-50 Pitches = 2 Days Rest
• 51-65 Pitches = 3 Days Rest
• 66+ Pitches = 4 Days Rest

Rule 7.13 - Little League Minor League: When a pitcher is in contact with the pitcher’s plate and in possession of the ball and the catcher is in the catcher’s box ready to receive delivery of the ball, base runners shall not leave their bases until the ball has been delivered and has reached the batter.  NO Leading Off. 

The violation by one base runner shall affect other base runners –
(a) - when a base runner leaves the base before the pitched ball has reached the batter and the batter does not hit the ball, the runner is permitted to continue. If a play is made on the runner and the runner is out, the out stands. If said runner reaches safely the base to which the runner is advancing, that runner must be returned to the base occupied before the pitch was made, and no out results;

(b) - when a base runner leaves the base before the pitched ball has reached the batter and the batter hits the ball, the base runner or runners are permitted to continue. If a play is made and the runner or runners are put out, the out or outs will stand. If not put out, the runner or runners must return to the original base or bases or to the unoccupied base nearest the one that was left; In no event shall the batter advance beyond first base on a single or error, second base on a double or third base on a triple. The Umpire-in-Chief shall determine the base value of the hit ball.

(c) - when any base runner leaves the base before the pitched ball has reached the batter and the batter bunts, hits a ball within the infield or advances on an uncaught third strike, no run shall be allowed to score. If three runners were on the bases and the batter reaches first base safely, each runner shall advance to the base beyond the one they occupied at the start of the play except the runner who occupied third base, that runner shall be removed from the base without a run being scored.

Game Ends
After 1 hour 30 minutes or 6 innings
No new innings start after 1 hour 15 minutes

A regulation game consists of six innings or reaches the time limit of one hour and thirty minutes, which ever comes first, unless extended because of a tie score, or shortened (1) because the home team needs none of its half of the sixth inning or only a fraction of it; or (2) because the umpire calls the game.

(b) - If the score is tied after six completed innings and before the time limit of 1.5 hours is met, play shall continue until (1) the visiting team has scored more total runs than the home team at the end of a completed inning; or (2) the home team scores the winning run in an uncompleted inning.

(c) - If a game is called, it is a regulation game:
(1) - If four innings have been completed;

(2) - If the game has been played for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Any inning which has been started prior to the time limit expiring will be completed. No new inning will begin once the time limit has expired.

(3) - If the home team has scored more runs in three and one-half innings than the visiting team has scored in four completed half-innings;

(4) - if the home team scores one or more runs in its half of the fourth inning to tie the score.
(d) - If a game is called before it has become a regulation game, it shall be resumed exactly where it left off.
(e) - If after three (3) innings, two and one-half innings if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of 10 (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. If after four (4) innings, three and one-half innings if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. If after five (5) innings, four and one-half innings, if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent.

NOTE: (1) If the visiting team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the home team must bat in its half of the inning. (2) A game determined by the 10-run rule shall be considered a regulation game.


Majors 11-12-years old Player Pitch Baseball

Stealing Bases
Majors: Runners may steal any base including home

Rule 7.13 - Little League (Major): When a pitcher is in contact with the pitcher’s plate and in possession of the ball and the catcher is in the catcher’s box ready to receive delivery of the ball, base runners shall not leave their bases until the ball has been delivered and has reached the batter.  NO Leading Off. 

The violation by one base runner shall affect other base runners –
(a) - when a base runner leaves the base before the pitched ball has reached the batter and the batter does not hit the ball, the runner is permitted to continue. If a play is made on the runner and the runner is out, the out stands. If said runner reaches safely the base to which the runner is advancing, that runner must be returned to the base occupied before the pitch was made, and no out results;

(b) - when a base runner leaves the base before the pitched ball has reached the batter and the batter hits the ball, the base runner or runners are permitted to continue. If a play is made and the runner or runners are put out, the out or outs will stand. If not put out, the runner or runners must return to the original base or bases or to the unoccupied base nearest the one that was left; In no event shall the batter advance beyond first base on a single or error, second base on a double or third base on a triple. The Umpire-in-Chief shall determine the base value of the hit ball.

(c) - when any base runner leaves the base before the pitched ball has reached the batter and the batter bunts, hits a ball within the infield or advances on an uncaught third strike, no run shall be allowed to score. If three runners were on the bases and the batter reaches first base safely, each runner shall advance to the base beyond the one they occupied at the start of the play except the runner who occupied third base, that runner shall be removed from the base without a run being scored.

Dropped Third Strike
Rule 6.09 - The Batter becomes a runner
Majors - The third strike is not caught, providing (1) first base in unoccupied or (2) first base is occupied with two outs

NOTE: A batter forfiets his/her opportunity to advance to first base when he/she enters the dugout or other dead ball area.

Game Ends

After 1 hour 45 min or 6 innings
No new innings start after 1 hour 30 minutes

4.10 (a) - A regulation game consists of six innings, unless extended because of a tie score, or shortened (1) because the home team needs none of its half of the sixth inning or only a fraction of it; or (2) because the umpire calls the game.

(b) - If the score is tied after six completed innings, play shall continue until (1) the visiting team has scored more total runs than the home team at the end of a completed inning; or (2) the home team scores the winning run in an uncompleted inning.

(c) - If a game is called, it is a regulation game:
(1) - If four innings have been completed;

(2) - If the game has been played for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Any inning which has been started prior to the time limit expiring will be completed. No new inning will begin once the time limit has expired.

(3) - If the home team has scored more runs in three and one-half innings than the visiting team has scored in four completed half-innings;

(4) - if the home team scores one or more runs in its half of the fourth inning to tie the score.
(d) - If a game is called before it has become a regulation game, it shall be resumed exactly where it left off.
(e) - If after three (3) innings, two and one-half innings if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of fifteen (15) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. If after four (4) innings, three and one-half innings if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. If after five (5) innings, four and one-half innings, if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of eight (8) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent.

NOTE: (1) If the visiting team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the home team must bat in its half of the inning. (2) The local league may adopt the option of not utilizing this rule. A game determined by the 10-run rule shall be considered a regulation game.