Transcript Document 7166193

WCLL Umpire Clinic
Minor and Major
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Welcome and Introductions
Local Division Rules Minor and Major
Little League Rules
Umpire Mechanics
Umpire Expectations
Next Steps
• Schedule
Minor & Major Local Rules
Section 6.3.1 & 6.4.1 Umpires/Rulings
6.3.1.1.
6.4.1.1
No judgment call shall be disputed by any manager. The
Manager may calmly discuss rules interpretations with the umpire. In
the event that a judgment call is disputed by a manager, that manager
is ejected from the game. Play does not continue until the manager
has left the property. In the event that the umpire is a minor, the
umpire should contact the nearest WCLL board member and that
board member executes the ejection(s).
a)
For the first offense, the volunteer is suspended from
managing their team for one (1) game. When serving
that suspension, the volunteer cannot be present at the
park.
b)
For the second offense, the volunteer is suspended
from managing their team for three (3) games. When
serving that suspension, the volunteer cannot be
present at the park. As well, the volunteer is not
eligible to manager any All-Star teams.
c)
For any additional offense, the volunteer is banned
from managing in Warren County Little League.
Minor & Major Local Rules
Section 6.3.1 & 6.4.1 Umpires/Rulings
6.3.1.2
6.4.1.2
6.3.1.3
6.4.1.3
No spectator shall interrupt the game in the attempt to
dispute any decision made on the field by any
coach or any umpire. In the event that this occurs,
the spectator will be ejected from the field along with
the manager of the team that spectator represents.
Play will not continue until both parties have left the
property. In the event that the umpire is a minor that
umpire will contact the nearest WCLL board member
and that board member will execute the ejection(s).
The Umpire is the only person that can call time.
Players can request time, but the umpire has the final
decision.
Minor & Major Local Rules
Section 6.3.2 & 6.4.2 Field Markings/Dimensions
6.3.2.1
6.4.2.1
6.3.2.2
6.4.2.2
6.3.2.3
6.4.2.3
The home team must line the fields. Lining includes
the batters box.
The base path distance is 60 ft.
The distance of the pitching rubber to home plate is
46 ft.
Minor & Major Local Rules
Section 6.3.3 & 6.4.3 Base Running
6.3.3.1
6.4.3.1
6.3.3.2
6.4.3.2
6.3.3.3
6.4.3.3
6.3.3.4
6.4.3.4
Base runners are permitted to steal after the ball
crosses home plate.
Base runners are not permitted to leadoff.
There is no overthrow rule in effect as long as the ball
stays within playable boundaries.
Base runners always advance at their own risk. If not
on a base and time has not been called by the umpire
the base runner can be tagged out
Minor Local Rules
Section 6.3.4 Hitting
6.3.4.1.
6.3.4.2.
6.3.4.3.
A team’s turn at bat concludes when the defensive
team records 3 outs.
During the first 5 innings, no runs count after the 7th
run crosses the plate in any given half inning. If the
7th run is scored before the play ends, the players will
continue with the play even though no more than 7
runs will count. In the 6th inning, there is no limit on
the number of runs that a team can score.
During the first 5 innings, the offensive team must
notify the umpire when 6 runs have scored in the
inning.
Minor Local Rules
Section 6.3.5 Fielding/Defense
6.3.5.1.
6.3.5.2.
Teams will play with 9 defensive players (6 infielders
and 3 outfielders). Players will play normal positions.
Outfielders cannot cover bases on the initial play.
Minor Local Rules
Section 6.3.6 Pitching
6.3.6.1.
6.3.6.2.
Pitching rules will coincide with rules printed in
LITTLE LEAGUE YEAR RULE BOOK.
Pitch counts and days of rest are to adhere to the
permitted limits for players 10 and under in the
LITTLE LEAGUE CURRENT YEAR RULE BOOK
(see Regulation VI – Pitchers).
Minor Local Rules
Section 6.3.7 Games
6.3.7.1.
6.3.7.2.
6.3.7.3.
6.3.7.4.
Games will consist of 6 innings. A new inning cannot
start after the game has lasted 2 hours.
If the score is tied after the conclusion of the game,
extra innings are played until a winner is determined.
The mercy rule will take effect if one team is leading
by 10 or more runs after 5 complete innings or 4 ½ if
home team is winning.
There will be umpires for each game. Umpires will be
scheduled in advance.
Minor Local Rules
Section 6.3.7 Games
6.3.7.5.
6.3.7.6.
If a game is stopped due to darkness or inclement
weather, the game will be counted as official if 5
innings have been completed or 4 ½ if home team is
winning. Every opportunity must be given to complete
an inning. If the game is called before 5 full innings
are complete, the game will be made up entirely.
Refer to the Little League Current Year Rule Book for
all situations.
Every attempt will be made to play the game. Teams
can play with 8 or more players. If playing with 8
when the 9th spot in the batting order comes up 1 out
shall be given to the offensive team.
Minor & Major Local Rules
Section 6.3.9 & 6.4.9 Other Rules
6.3.9.1
6.4.9.1
6.3.9.2.
6.4.9.2
The Manager is to notify the Player Agent when their
team will be short players. Failure to notify the Player
Agent in a timely manner will result in a forfeit.
All other rules will follow the Little League Rule book
for the current season.
Major Local Rules
Section 6.4.4 Hitting
6.4.4.1.
A team’s turn at bat concludes when the defensive
team records 3 outs.
Major Local Rules
Section 6.4.5 Fielding/Defense
6.4.5.1.
6.4.5.2.
Teams will play with 9 defensive players (6 infielders
and 3 outfielders). Players will play normal positions.
The infield fly rule will be in effect.
Major Local Rules
Section 6.4.6 Pitching
6.4.6.1.
6.4.6.2.
6.4.6.3.
Pitching rules will coincide with rules printed in
LITTLE LEAGUE YEAR RULE BOOK.
Pitch counts are to adhere to the permitted pitch
counts for players 11 and 12 years old in the LITTLE
LEAGUE CURRENT YEAR RULE BOOK (see
Regulation VI – Pitchers).
There will be no rule stating the balance of 11 to 12
yr. old player having to pitch a certain number of
games or innings.
Major Local Rules
Section 6.4.7 Games
6.4.7.1.
6.4.7.2.
6.4.7.3.
6.4.7.4.
Games will consist of 6 innings. A new inning cannot
start after the game has lasted 2 hours and 30
minutes.
If the score is tied after the conclusion of the game,
extra innings are played until a winner is determined.
The mercy rule will take effect if one team is leading
by 10 or more runs after 5 complete innings or 4 ½ if
home team is winning.
There will be umpires for each game. Umpires will be
scheduled in advance.
Major Local Rules
Section 6.4.7 Games
6.4.7.5.
6.4.7.6.
If a game is stopped due to darkness or inclement
weather, the game will be counted as official if 5
innings have been completed or 4 ½ if home team is
winning. Every opportunity must be given to complete
an inning. If the game is called before 5 full innings
are complete, the game will be made up entirely.
Refer to the Little League Current Year Rule Book for
all situations.
Every attempt will be made to play the game. Teams
can play with 8 or more players. If playing with 8
when the 9th spot in the batting order comes up 1 out
shall be given to the offensive team.
Regulation IV (i)
PLAYER
Regulation IV (i)
• Every player on a team roster will
participate in each game for a
minimum of six (6) defensive outs
and bat at least one (1) time.
Regulation VI
PITCHER
Regulation VI
• Any player on the team
roster may pitch.
• There is no limit to the
number of pitchers a team
may use in a game.
Regulation VI
• The manager must remove the
pitcher when the pitcher reaches
the pitch limit for his age group.
• The pitcher may remain in the
game at another position.
Regulation VI
• EXCEPTION: If a pitcher
reaches the pitch limit while
facing a batter, the pitcher may
continue to pitch until that batter
1) reaches base or 2) is put out,
or 3) the third out is made to
complete the half-inning.
Regulation VI
• League Age
17 – 18
13 – 16
11 – 12
9 – 10
7–8
# of Pitches
105
95
85
75
50
Regulation VI
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Rest Periods for League Age 16 and under
# of Pitches
1 – 20
21 – 40
41 – 60
61 or more
Days & Game Rest
None
1 Day & 0 Game
2 Days & 1 Game
3 Days & 1 Game
Rule 1.00
Objectives
Of
The
Game
Rule 1.08
BENCHES & DUGOUTS
On-Deck Batter
• TB/CP/Min/Maj/Min: Not Permitted
Rule 1.08
BENCHES & DUGOUTS
• Only the first batter of each halfinning will be permitted outside the
dugout between half-innings in
Maj/Min.
Rule 1.10
BATS
• The batting donut is ILLEGAL.
• The batting sleeve is LEGAL.
Rule 1.11(a)(3)
• Any part of the pitcher’s
undershirt or T-shirt exposed
to view shall be of a uniform
solid color.
Rule 1.11(a)(3)
• A pitcher shall not wear any items
on his hands, wrists or arms
which may be distracting to the
batter.
• White long sleeve shirts are not
permitted.
Rule 1.11(h)
• Metal spikes or cleats are
ILLEGAL in Maj/Min.
Rule 1.11(j)
• Players must not wear watches,
rings, pins, jewelry or other
metallic items.
• EXCEPTION: Jewelry that alerts
medical personnel to a specific
condition can be worn.
Rule 1.11(k)
• Casts may not be worn during
the game.
Rule 1.15(a)
• The pitcher’s glove shall be of
one solid color other than
white or gray, OR if multicolored, white and light gray
shall not be included in the
colors.
Rule 1.15(b)
• No pitcher shall attach to the
glove any foreign material of a
color different from the glove.
Rule 1.15(b)
• The pitcher may wear a batting
glove on the non-pitching hand
under the pitcher’s glove
provided the batting glove is
not white, gray or optic yellow.
Rule 1.15(c)
• Sweat bands of any color, size
or shape are not allowed on
either arm or wrist of the
pitcher.
Rule 1.17
• All catchers must wear chest
protectors with neck collar,
throat guard, shin guards and
catcher’s helmet.
• The catcher’s helmet must
meet LL specifications and
bear the NOCSAE stamp.
Rule 1.17
• All catchers must wear a mask,
“dangling” type throat protector
and catcher’s helmet during
infield/outfield practice, pitcher
warm-ups and games.
• Skullcaps are ILLEGAL.
Rule 1.17
• “Hockey style” masks are
authorized.
• The “dangling” throat guard
MUST be attached to all
masks … including the
“hockey style” masks.
Rule 2.00
Definition
Of
Terms
BALK
• No balks in Maj/Min
FAIR BALL
• A batted ball that settles on
FAIR ground between home
and first base, or between
home and third base, …
FAIR BALL
• Or that is on or over FAIR
territory when bounding to the
outfield past first or third base,
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• Or that touches first, second or
third base, …
FAIR BALL
• Or that first falls on FAIR
territory on or beyond first
base or third base, …
• Or that, while on or over FAIR
territory touches the person of
an umpire or player, …
FAIR BALL
• Or that, while over FAIR
territory, passes out of the
playing field in flight.
FAIR BALL
• A ball shall be judged based
on its relative position and the
foul line … NOT the position of
the fielder … when it is
touched.
FAIR BALL
• DO NOT MAKE A VERBAL
CALL!!!!
• Just point into fair territory.
FAIR TERRITORY
• The playing field within and
including the foul lines.
• All bases are in fair territory.
FOUL BALL
• A batted ball that settles on
FOUL ground between home
and first base, or between
home and third base, …
FOUL BALL
• Or that bounds past first or
third base on or over FOUL
territory, …
• Or that first falls on FOUL
territory beyond first or third
base, …
FOUL BALL
• Or that, while on or over FOUL
territory touches the person of
an umpire or player, or any
object foreign to the natural
ground.
FOUL BALL
• A ball shall be judged based
on its relative position and the
foul line … NOT the position of
the fielder … when it is
touched.
FOUL BALL
• MAKE A VERBAL CALL!!!!
• Throw your hands in front of
you and yell “FOUL!”
• Then point into foul territory.
FOUL TERRITORY
• The playing field outside of the
foul lines.
ILLEGAL PITCH
• A pitch delivered to the batter
when he doesn’t have his pivot
foot in contact with the rubber.
• A quick pitch.
ILLEGAL PITCH
• Any pitch meeting criteria in
Rule 8.05.
ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL
• A batted ball hit by the batter
with one or both feet on the
ground entirely outside of the
batter’s box.
ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL
• Stepping on home plate while
batting the ball is not an out
UNLESS his foot is entirely out
of the batter’s box.
INFIELD FLY
• A fair fly ball (not a bunt or line
drive) which can be caught by
an infielder with ordinary effort
when 1st & 2nd bases OR 1st,
2nd & 3rd bases are occupied
with less than 2 out.
INFIELD FLY
• Yell “Infield Fly” when you
determine it is an Infield Fly.
• If it is near the foul line, yell
“Infield Fly if Fair.”
INFIELD FLY – Note (1)
• If a declared Infield Fly falls
untouched in FAIR territory and
rolls FOUL, it is a FOUL BALL.
• If a declared Infield Fly falls
untouched in FOUL territory and
rolls FAIR, it is an INFIELD FLY.
OBSTRUCTION &
INTERFERENCE
YES
There is a difference.
Rules of Thumb
• On a batted ball, the fielder has the
“right-of-way” over the runner.
• On a thrown ball, the runner has the
“right-of-way” over the fielder.
• A runner always makes his own
base path.
Rules of Thumb
• When a fielder and a runner collide,
one of three things has occurred:
Obstruction
Interference
Train Wreck (everybody is doing what
they are supposed to be doing)
OBSTRUCTION
• OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who,
while not in possession of the ball,
impedes the progress of any runner. A
fake tag is considered obstruction. (NOTE:
Obstruction shall be called on a defensive
player who blocks off a base, base line or
home plate from a base runner while not in
possession of the ball.)
OBSTRUCTION - Types
• Type A – a runner is
obstructed while a play is
being made on him.
• Type B – a runner is
obstructed when no play is
being made on him.
OBSTRUCTION – 7.06(a)
• TYPE A - If a play is being made on
the obstructed runner, or if the batterrunner is obstructed before touching
first base, the ball is dead and all
runners shall advance without liability
to be put out, to the bases they would
have reached, in the umpire's
judgment, if there had been no
obstruction.
OBSTRUCTION – 7.06(a)
• TYPE A - The obstructed runner shall
be awarded at least one base beyond
the base last legally touched by such
runner, before the obstruction. Any
preceding runners forced to advance
by the award of bases as the penalty
for obstruction shall advance without
liability to be put out.
OBSTRUCTION – 7.06(b)
• TYPE B – If NO play is being made
on the obstructed runner, the play
shall proceed until no further action is
possible. The umpire shall the call
“TIME” and impose such penalties, if
any, as in that umpire’s judgment will
nullify the act of obstruction.
OBSTRUCTION – 7.06(b)
• TYPE B – NOTE 1: When the ball is not
dead on obstruction and an obstructed
runner advances beyond the base
which, in the umpire's judgment, the
runner would have been awarded
because of being obstructed, the runner
does so at his/her own risk and may be
tagged out. This is a judgment call.
OBSTRUCTION – 7.06(b)
• TYPE B – NOTE 2: If the defensive
player blocks the base (plate) or base
line clearly without possession of the
ball, obstruction shall be called. The
runner is safe and a “delayed dead
ball” shall be called.
INTERFERENCE - Types
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Offensive Interference
Defensive Interference
Umpire Interference
Spectator Interference
On any interference,
the ball is dead
(with one exception)
INTERFERENCE - Types
• (a) Offensive interference is an
act by a member of the team at
bat which interferes with,
obstructs, impedes, hinders or
confuses any fielder attempting
to make a play.
INTERFERENCE - Types
• (b) Defensive interference is an
act by a fielder which hinders or
prevents a batter from hitting a
pitch. (Typically this is catcher’s
interference.)
INTERFERENCE - Types
• (c) Umpire's interference occurs (1)
when an umpire hinders, impedes
or prevents a catcher's throw
attempting to prevent a stolen
base, or (2) when a fair ball
touches an umpire on fair territory
before passing a fielder.
INTERFERENCE - Types
• (d) Spectator interference
occurs when a spectator
reaches out of the stands or
goes on the playing field, and
touches a live ball.
STRIKE ZONE
• Armpits to the knees over
home plate.
• Beware of crouching batters.
• THINK STRIKES!!!!!!!
“TIME”
• The announcement by the
umpire of a legal interruption
of play during which the ball is
dead.
• Managers ASK for “TIME” …
umpires CALL “TIME.”
Rule 3.00
Game
Preliminaries
Rule 3.05
• Pitcher listed on batting order
must pitch to the first batter
until such batter is put out or
st
reaches 1 base unless the
pitcher sustains an injury.
Rule 3.05
• Any substitute pitcher shall
pitch to the batter then at bat
until the batter is put out or
st
reaches 1 base unless the
pitcher sustains an injury.
Rule 4.00
Starting And
Ending The
Game
Rule 4.01
• The umpire(s) shall proceed
directly to home plate where
they shall be met by the
managers of the opposing
teams, just preceding the
established time to begin the
game. In sequence -
Rule 4.01(a,b)
• (a)The home team manager
shall give the batting order in
duplicate to the umpire-in-chief;
• (b) next, the visiting manager
shall give the batting order in
duplicate to the umpire-in-chief;
Rule 4.01(c)
• The umpire-in-chief shall make
certain that the original and
duplicate copies are the same, then
provide a copy of each batting
order to the opposing manager.
The original copy retained by the
umpire shall be the official batting
order;
Rule 4.01(d)
• As soon as the home teams batting
order is handed to the umpire-inchief, the umpires are in charge of
the playing field and from that
moment have the sole authority to
determine when a game shall be
called, halted or resumed on
account of weather or the
conditions of the playing field.
Rule 4.02
• The players of the home team
shall take their defensive
positions, the first batter of the
visiting team shall take a
position in the batter’s box, the
umpire shall call “Play” and the
game shall start.
Rule 4.04
• Batting Order
– Minors & Below: The
continuous batting order is
mandatory.
Rule 5.00
Putting
The Ball
In Play
(Live Ball)
Rule 5.09
• Dead Ball Base Awards
Rule 5.09(c)
• Maj/Min: An illegal pitch is
committed: A “ball” is awarded to
the batter.
Rule 5.09(f)
• A fair ball touches a runner on fair
territory BEFORE it touches or
passes an infielder including the
pitcher: Ball is dead, runner touched
by fair ball is out, batter awarded 1st
base and all other runners advance
one base IF forced.
Rule 5.09(f)
• A fair ball touches a runner on fair
territory AFTER it touches or passes
an infielder including the pitcher:
Ball is NOT dead and runner is NOT
out PROVIDED no other infielder
had a chance to make a play on the
ball.
Rule 5.09(f)
• A fair ball touches an umpire
BEFORE it touches an infielder
including the pitcher OR BEFORE it
has passed an infielder other than
the pitcher: Ball is dead, batter
awarded 1st base and all other
runners advance one base IF forced.
Rule 6.00
The Batter
Rule 6.06
• Illegal Actions by the Batter
Rule 6.06(a)
• Hitting the ball with one or both
feet on the ground entirely outside
of the batter’s box … fair or foul.
Ball is dead.
• Batter is OUT!
Rule 6.06(b)
• Stepping from one batter’s box to
the other when the pitcher is
ready to pitch. Ball is dead.
• Batter is OUT!
Rule 6.06(c)
• Interfering with the catcher’s fielding
or throwing by stepping out of the box
or making any other movement that
hinders the catcher’s play at home.
Ball is dead.
• Batter is OUT!
Rule 6.06(c) Exception
• Batter is NOT out if any runner
attempting to advance is put out
OR if a runner trying to score is
called out for batter’s interference.
Rule 6.07
• Batting Out of Turn
Rule 6.07(a)
• A batter shall be called out, on
appeal, when failing to bat in his
PROPER turn and another batter
completes a time at bat in place
of the PROPER batter.
Rule 6.07(b)
• When an IMPROPER batter
becomes a runner or is put out
and the defense appeals before
the next pitch to the next batter of
either team, the umpire shall …
Rule 6.07(b)
• Declare the PROPER batter out.
• Nullify any advance or score made
because of the a ball batted by the
IMPROPER batter or the
IMPROPER batter’s advance to 1st
base on a hit, error, base on balls, a
hit batter or otherwise.
Rule 6.07(b)
• If a runner advances during the
IMPROPER batter’s at-bat on a
stolen base, illegal pitch, balk,
wild pitch or passed ball, such
advance is LEGAL.
Rule 6.07(c)
• When an IMPROPER batter
becomes a runner or is put out AND
a pitch is made to the next batter of
either team BEFORE an appeal is
made, the IMPROPER batter
becomes the PROPER batter and
the results of such at-bat becomes
LEGAL.
Rule 6.07(d)(1)
• When the PROPER batter is
called OUT for failing to bat in
turn, the next batter shall be the
batter who follows the PROPER
batter.
Rule 6.07(d)(2)
• When an IMPROPER batter
becomes a PROPER batter, the
next batter shall be the batter who
follows that of such legalized
IMPROPER batter.
Rule 6.07 Note
• The umpire and the scorekeeper
shall not direct the attention of
any person to the presence in the
batters box of an improper batter.
The rule is designed to require
constant vigilance by the players
and the managers of both teams.
Rule 6.07 Note
• There are two fundamentals to keep in
mind:
• 1. When a player bats out of turn the
proper batter is the player called out.
• 2. If an improper batter bats and reaches
base or is out and no appeal is made
before a pitch to the next batter, or before
any play or attempted play, that improper
batter is considered to have batted in
proper turn and establishes the order that
is to follow.
Rule 7.00
The Runner
Rule 7.03
• Two Runners may not occupy
a base, but if, while the ball is
alive, two runners are touching
the base, the following runner
shall be out when tagged. The
preceding runner is entitled to
the base.
Rule 7.08
• Any runner is out when:
Rule 7.08(a)(1)
• Running more than 3 ft away from
his baseline to avoid being tagged
UNLESS he is avoiding interfering
with a fielder fielding a batted ball.
Rule 7.08(a)(1)
• A runner’s baseline is established
when the tag attempt occurs, and
is a straight line from the runner
to the base to which he is
attempting to reach.
Rule 7.08(a)(2)
• After touching 1st base, he leaves
the base line and abandons all
efforts to touch the next base.
Rule 7.08(a)(3)
• The runner does not slide OR
attempt to get around a fielder
who has the ball and is waiting to
make the tag.
Rule 7.08(a)(3)
• Fielder MUST …
“Have the ball in his possession”
AND
“Be WAITING to make the tag”
• Runner must EITHER …
“Slide”
OR
“Attempt to get around the fielder”
• Contact may occur with no penalty.
Rule 7.08(a)(4)
• Maj/Min: Slides headfirst while
advancing.
• It is LEGAL to slide headfirst while
RETURNING to a base.
Rule 7.13
• Runner leaving the Base Early
Rule 7.13
• Maj/Min: When a pitcher is in
contact with the pitcher’s plate
and in possession of the ball AND
the catcher in in the catcher’s box
ready to receive the delivery of
the ball …
Rule 7.13
• Base runners shall not leave their
base UNTIL the ball has been
delivered AND has reached the
batter.
• Violation by ONE runner affects
ALL runners!!!!
Rule 7.13(a)
• When a runner leaves early and the batter
does NOT hit the ball, allow the play to
continue.
• IF the runner is put OUT, he is OUT.
• If he is SAFE, all runners must return to their
original base occupied before the pitch.
Rule 7.13(b)
• When a runner leaves early and the
batter does hit the ball, allow the play to
continue.
• IF the runner is put OUT, he is OUT.
• If he is SAFE, all runners must return to
their original base OR to the unoccupied
base nearest to their original base.
Rule 7.13(b)
• In no event shall a batter advance
beyond 1st base on a single or
error, 2nd base on a double or 3rd
base on a triple.
• The umpire-in-chief shall
determine the value of the hit.
Rule 7.13(c)
• When a runner leaves early and
the batter hits or bunts the ball
WITHIN the infield, NO runners
will be allowed to score.
Rule 7.13(c)
• If the bases were loaded, the batter
reaches 1st base safely and all
runners advance one base, then the
runner who was on 3rd base will NOT
score … and NO out is recorded.
• This is known as the “POOF” play.
Rule 7.13
• When a runner leaves early, the
base umpire should immediately
drop a red signal flag OR his hat
to indicate the violation.
Rule 7.14
• Special Pinch Runner
Rule 8.00
The Pitcher
Rule 8.03
• Eight (8) pitches not to exceed one
(1) minute.
• EXCEPTION: If a pitcher has not
warmed up prior to being summoned,
the umpire will allow as many pitches
as the umpire deems necessary.
Rule 8.04
• The pitcher must deliver the ball
within twenty (20) seconds to the
batter with NO runners.
• PENALTY: “Ball”
Rule 8.05
• Definition of an Illegal Pitch
(With Runners)
Rule 8.05(a)
• The pitcher while touching the
rubber makes any motion naturally
associated with the pitch and fails to
make such delivery.
• PENALTY:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(b)
• The pitcher while touching the
rubber feints a throw to 1st base
and fails to complete the throw.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(c)
• The pitcher while touching the rubber
fails to step directly toward a base
before throwing to that base.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(d)
• The pitcher while touching the rubber
throws or feints a throw to an
unoccupied base except to make a
play.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(e)
• The pitcher makes a “quick pitch.”
This is a pitch delivered before the
batter is set in the box.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(f)
• The pitcher delivers the ball to the
batter while not facing the batter.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(g)
• The pitcher makes any motion
naturally associated with the pitch
while NOT touching the rubber.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(h)
• The pitcher unnecessarily delays
the game.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(i)
• The pitcher WITHOUT the ball
stands ON or ASTRIDE the rubber
OR while off of the rubber feints a
pitch.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(j)
• The pitcher while touching the
rubber accidentally or intentionally
drops the ball.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05(k)
• The pitcher while giving an intentional
base on balls pitches when the
catcher in not in the catcher’s box.
• Penalty:
Maj/Min: Ball
Rule 8.05
• If a play follows an “illegal pitch,”
the manager of the offense may
advise the umpire of a decision to
decline the illegal pitch penalty.
Rule 8.05
• If the batter hits an “illegal pitch,”
reaches 1st base safely and all
runners advance at lease one
base, the play proceeds without
reference to the illegal pitch.
Rule 8.05
• If a pitcher violates 8.05(a – m)
and throws wild to a base, the
runners may advance at their own
risk.
• This is a “delayed dead ball.”
Rule 8.06
• Visits by the Manager or
manager to the Pitcher
Rule 8.06(a)
• Two (2) visits per INNING
• Third (3rd) visit in an inning –
Pitcher must be replaced.
Rule 8.06(b)
• Three (3) visits per GAME
• Fourth (4th) visit in an game –
Pitcher must be replaced.
Rule 8.06(c)
• Manager is prohibited from
making a 3rd visit to a pitcher
while the same batter is at bat.
Rule 8.06(d)
• A manager or manager may
confer with any other players
during the visit.
• This means “any or all players.”
Rule 8.06
• A conference with any player
regarding an injury is NOT a visit.
• Manager or manager should advise
the umpire.
• Umpires should monitor the
conference.
Rule 9.00
The Umpire
Rule 9.01
• Umpire’s Authority
Rule 9.01(a)
• Umpire is responsible for the
conduct of the game in
accordance with these rules and
for maintaining discipline and
order on the playing field during
the game.
Rule 9.01(a)
• Plate umpire will wear mask with
“dangling” type throat guard, shin
guards and chest protector.
• Male umpires must wear a
protective cup.
Rule 9.01(b)
• Each umpire has the authority to
order a player, manager, manager or
league officer to do or refrain from
doing anything that affects the
administering of these rules and
enforce the penalties.
Rule 9.01(c)
• Each umpire has the authority to
rule on any point not specifically
covered in these rules.
Rule 9.01(d)
• Each umpire has the authority to
disqualify any player, manager,
manager or substitute for objecting
to decisions or for unsportsmanlike
conduct or language and eject them
from the playing field.
Rule 9.01(e)
• All umpires have the authority to
eject from the playing field any
person whose duties permit that
person’s presence on the field OR
any spectator or other person not
authorized to be on the playing field.
Rule 9.01(f)
• Umpires may order the teams into
their dugouts and suspend play
until such time as League Officials
deal with unruly spectators.
Rule 9.01(f)
• Failure of League Officials to
adequately handle an unruly
spectator can result in the game
remaining suspended until a later
date.
Rule 9.02
• Umpire’s Decisions
Rule 9.02(a)
• Any umpire’s decision which
involves judgment such as but not
limited to whether a batted ball is
fair or foul, whether a pitch is a
strike or a ball, or whether a
runner is safe or out is FINAL.
Rule 9.02(a)
• No player, manager, manager or
substitute shall object to any such
judgment decisions.
Rule 9.02(b)
• If there is a reasonable doubt that
any umpire’s decision may be in
conflict with the rules, the
manager may appeal the
decision and ask that a correct
ruling be made.
Rule 9.02(b)
• Such an appeal shall be made
only to the umpire who made the
protested decision.
Rule 9.02(c)
• If a decision is appealed, the
umpire making the decision may
ask another umpire for
information before making a final
decision.
Rule 9.02(c)
• No umpire shall criticize, seek to
reverse or interfere with another
umpire’s decision UNLESS asked
to do so by the umpire making it.
Rule 9.02(d)
• No umpire may be replaced
during a game UNLESS injured or
ill.
Rule 9.03
• Umpire’s Jurisdiction
Rule 9.03(a)
• If there is only one umpire, that
umpire shall have complete
jurisdiction in administering the
rules.
Rule 9.03(a)
• This umpire may take any
position on the playing field which
will enable the umpire to
discharge all duties.
• Usually behind the catcher but
sometimes behind the pitcher if
there are runners.
Rule 9.04
• Umpire’s Duties
Rule 9.04(a)
• Umpire-in-Chief
Take full charge of and be responsible
for the proper conduct of the game.
Call balls and strikes.
Call and declare fair and foul balls
except those commonly called by field
umpires.
Rule 9.04(a)
• Umpire-in-Chief
Make all decisions on the batter.
Make all decisions except those
commonly reserved for the field
umpires.
Decide when a game shall be forfeited.
Rule 9.05(a)
• The umpire shall report to the league
president within 24 hours after the
end of a game all violations of rules
and other incidents worthy of
comment including the
disqualification of any manager,
manager or player and the reasons
therefore.
Rule 9.05(b)
• When any manager, manager or player is
disqualified for a flagrant offense such as
the use of obscene or indecent language
or an assault upon an umpire, manager,
manager or player, the umpire shall
forward full particulars to the league
president within 24 hours after the end of
the game.
Rule 9.06
• Umpire’s Shoes
Umpires shall NOT wear shoes
with metal spikes or cleats.
Umpire Mechanics
One Umpire System Video
Umpire_1_Man_System_0001.wmv
Umpire Signs Video
Umpire signs.mp4
Umpire Expectations
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6.
Arrive 10 minutes before the game suited up and
ready to umpire.
Ensure field is properly lined
Cover Ground Rules before the game with
Managers
Know Little League rules (read rule book)
Have the Little League rule book with you
If you cannot make your assigned umpire date you
must find a replacement. If the game is within 24
hours of play and you have not found a replacement
notify the Umpire Coordinator with the names of the
replacement umpires you contacted and that you
were unsuccessful in finding a replacement.
Ground Rules Minor
1. Inform the managers of the Strike Zone.
2. Tell them that they are responsible for tracking the pitch count.
Any discrepancies in pitch count the home team book will be
used as the source of truth.
3. Cover the infield fly rule. Even if the ball is in the outfield grass
and the ball can be caught by the infielder with ordinary effort.
This is a judgment call.
4. No judgment calls can be disputed.
5. Only the MANAGER can ask calmly ask to discuss a rule
interpretation.
6. If parent or coach is ejected from the game so is the manager.
7. Base runners are permitted to steal after the ball crosses home
plate.
8. Base runners are not permitted to leadoff.
Ground Rules Minor
9. Runners advance at their own risk.
10. Umpire is the only person that can call time.
11. No Balks. If the pitcher does not deliver a valid pitch the
umpire shall call a ball.
12. During the first 5 innings, no runs count after the 7th
run crosses the plate in any given half inning.
13. In the 6th inning, there is no limit on the number of runs
that a team can score.
14. During the first 5 innings, the offensive team must
notify the umpire when 6 runs have scored in the inning.
15. Games will consist of 6 innings. A new inning cannot
start after the game has lasted 2 hours.
16 If the score is tied after the conclusion of the game, extra
innings are played until a winner is determined.
Ground Rules Minor
17. The mercy rule will take effect if one team is leading by 10 or more
runs after 5 complete innings or 4 ½ if home team is winning.
18. If a game is stopped due to darkness or inclement weather, the
game will be counted as official if 5 innings have been
completed or 4 ½ if home team is winning. Every opportunity
must be given to complete an inning. If the game is called
before 5 full innings are complete, the game will be made up
entirely. Refer to the Little League Current Year Rule Book for
all situations.
19. Every attempt will be made to play the game. Teams can play
with 8 or more players. If playing with 8 when the 9th spot
in the batting order comes up 1 out shall be given to the
offensive team.
20. The Manager is to notify the Player Agent when their team will
be short players. Failure to notify the Player Agent in a timely
manner will result in a forfeit. Supplemental player shall wear
the uniform of their current team, play right field, and bat last.
Ground Rules Major
1. Inform the managers of the Strike Zone.
2. Tell them that they are responsible for tracking the pitch count.
Any discrepancies in pitch count the home team book will be
used as the source of truth.
3. Cover the infield fly rule. Even if the ball is in the outfield grass
and the ball can be caught by the infielder with ordinary effort.
This is a judgment call.
4. No judgment calls can be disputed.
5. Only the MANAGER can ask calmly ask to discuss a rule
interpretation.
6. If parent or coach is ejected from the game so is the manager.
7. Base runners are permitted to steal after the ball crosses home
plate.
8. Base runners are not permitted to leadoff.
Ground Rules Major
9. Runners advance at their own risk.
10. Umpire is the only person that can call time.
11. No Balks. If the pitcher does not deliver a valid pitch the
umpire shall call a ball.
12. Games will consist of 6 innings. A new inning cannot
start after the game has lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes.
13 If the score is tied after the conclusion of the game, extra
innings are played until a winner is determined.
14. The mercy rule will take effect if one team is leading by 10 or
more runs after 5 complete innings or 4 ½ if home team is
winning.
Ground Rules Major
15. If a game is stopped due to darkness or inclement
weather, the game will be counted as official if 5 innings have
been completed or 4 ½ if home team is winning. Every
opportunity must be given to complete an inning. If the game
is called before 5 full innings are complete, the game will be
made up entirely. Refer to the Little League Current Year Rule
Book for all situations.
16. Every attempt will be made to play the game. Teams can play
with 8 or more players. If playing with 8 when the 9th spot in
the batting order comes up 1 out shall be given to the
offensive team.
17. The Manager is to notify the Player Agent when their team will
be short players. Failure to notify the Player Agent in a timely
manner will result in a forfeit. Supplemental player shall wear
the uniform of their current team, play right field, and bat last.