Cactus Foothills North TeeBall Division Local League Rules

Introduction

This page contains the local league rules for Cactus Foothills North Little League. The local rules do not replace or supersede Little League Incorporated rules, regulations, and/or policies.

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Section 1: General

1.01:	The rules stated herein compliment Little League’s official regulations and playing rules for baseball. Little League rules override local rules. All rules and regulations from Little League Baseball apply.
1.02:	Always promote good sportsmanship. No scores should be kept.
1.03:	No eating snacks or gum chewing during a game. Save your team snacks for after the game.

Section 2: Age

2.01:

The Tee Ball Division is comprised of a group of youngsters ages 4 - 6 in accordance with current league age requirements. They will follow the current Official Regulations and Playing Rules for Little League International.

Section 3: Field Positions

3.01:	Two defensive coaches are required on the field at all times.
3.02:	All players on the roster are permitted on the playing field during their defensive half of the inning. There will be only 6 infield players with the remaining players in outfield.
3.03:	Both teams shall help set up the field prior to the game and clean up of the area after the game. Home team is responsible for balls and Tee.

Section 4: Play

4.01:	Time Limit: No new inning after 1 hour.
4.02:	Bases are placed 50 feet apart.
4.03:	Batting helmets must be worn by all batters and base runners. Face guards on helmets are not required. Hats and baseball gloves are required for players in the field.
4.04:	Catcher must wear all league provide catching equipment, including a face mask with a throat protector. Insurance policy requires all male catchers to wear a cup-type protective device.
4.05:	There will be no on deck batter. No player will have a bat unless at the batting tee.
4.06:	No leading off, stealing, sliding or bunting is allowed.
4.07:	Batter can be called out for unintentionally throwing the bat after one warning.
4.08:	Batter is subject to ejection, at the discretion of the player's manager, for intentionally throwing playing equipment. Teach sportsmanship
4.09:	Batting through HALF of the lineup (12 players = 6 batters; 11 players = 6 batters; 10 players = 5 batters) will constitute the end of a half-inning. This allows as many players as possible chances to bat during the one hour game.
4.10:	Half innings are limited to either 3 outs by the defensive team OR the offensive team bats through HALF the lineup.
4.11:	The last batter automatically hits a home run.
4.12:	Any ball hit into the field of play is a "fair ball" as defined by Little League in the Official Regulations and Playing Rules. It is a "live" ball and playable at that point. Foul balls are called by the manager or coach at home plate at the tee assisting the player batting.
4.13:	Base runners may only advance one base on an overthrow. Encourage players to throw to the bases.
4.14:	If a batter or runner is called "out" because of a defensive play they must return to the bench. It is important for the player to understand the concept of "out".
4.15:	Anti-collision rules must be observed. A defensive player may not stand on or block the bases or base paths. Please instruct the players on the proper places to play.
4.16:	No strikeouts.
4.17:	No protests or forfeits exist in Tee Ball. Any issues or disagreements should be directed to the Player Agent.
4.18:	If cleats are worn, they shall be of the one piece rubber sole type

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