This
overview for training and reference in Belmont-Redwood Shores Little League
contains key rules summaries and interpretations and an umpire checklist for
game time situations.
For full
rules information see the current Little League Rule Book, BRSLL Supplemental
Rules, and other docs such as LL Rules
Reference Guide and BRSLL Local Rules
Chart.
BRSLL
Rules Overview – Advanced
Rules:
·
2.00
– Balk (never in LL), Ball, Base on Balls, Strike
·
3.05
(replacing pitchers)
·
8.00
·
Section
VI (p.34-36, 2008) – Pitch count
NOTE: For
pitching machine information, see the Farm & AA Supplemental Rules.
Umpire
checklist:
ü
Wind-up
& Set positions, pivot foot
ü
No
balks in Little League (2.00, 8.01, 8.05)
ü
Wind-up
and Set positions both allowed
ü
Touching
up ball (8.02)
ü
Intentionally
throw at the batterè1) warning, 2) ejection (8.02c)
ü
8
pitches in one minute between innings (8.03)
ü
No
long delays in pitching (8.04)
ü
Manager/Coach
visits to the mound (8.06)
o
2
per inning per pitcher, 3rd time out must replace pitcher
o
3
per game per pitcher, 4th time out must replace pitcher
o
2
visits per batter, 3rd not allowed
o
ANY
time out granted to defensive team = visit to the mound
o
Manager/Coach
may confer with any fielders
ü
Pitchers
removed from position may not return as pitcher same game – VI(a)
ü
Pitch
count – VI(c/d/e/f/g/h/i/k) (p.34-35)
ü
No
12-year old pitchers in Minors (AAA) – VI(j)
The point: Prevent
fielding team from turning double or even triple plays based on dropped, easily
catchable pop up and getting held runners in force situations.
Rules:
2.00, 6.05(d)
Umpire
checklist:
ü
Before
pitch:
o
Runners
on 1st AND 2nd (3rd ok either way)
o
Fewer
than 2 outs
o
Signal
to partner umpire(s) – point up on cap brim
o
If
the Infield Fly situation is removed signal to partner, sweep arm
ü
During
play:
o
Fly
ball reasonably catchable by infielder?
o
X
o
Signal:
Point up and say “Infield Fly” or “Infield Fly IF FAIR”
o
If
foul, just like any other foul ball, out and live if caught, o.w. Foul Ball
o
If
fair, the batter is OUT and the force is removed
o
Tagging
up is required only if ball is actually
caught, o.w. can advance any time
The point:
Interference means someone on the batting team messed up a defenders fair
chance to make a play or the catcher messed up the batter’s swing at a pitch.
Rules:
Umpire
checklist:
ü
Listen
and watch for catcher’s glove contacting bat in swing
ü
Watch
for batter failing to get out of way of catcher’s throw
ü
Check
batter-runner in lane for plays up1B line
ü
Determine
if runner intentionally contacted thrown ball
ü
Doesn’t
matter whether intentional or not if runner contacted batted ball
ü
Check
if batted ball is past a defender already
ü
Understand
who should be called out and whether play live or dead
The point:
Fielders not involved in any play may not get in the way of a runner.
Rules: 2.00,
7.06(a/b)
Umpire
checklist:
ü
If
play is being made on obstructed runner, stop play and signal obstruction
ü
If
no play being made on obstructed runner, let play continue and award bases
after
ü
It
is
legal for fielders to stand in the base path but not necessarily
advisable; explain to fielder (esp. 1B) that if they’re in the way of the
runner and not playing the ball that you will give that runner the next base
free after the play
ü
It
can still be obstruction even if there was no contact – runner stopping short
of the base because of the fielder crowd around 2B was obstructed even though
stopped of his own volition
ü
Award
bases: All runners are sent to the bases the umpires believe they would have
reached without the obstruction – at least one base past last legally touched
base
The point:
a ball thrown by a fielder out of play does not allow runners to keep advancing
at will, but they will be awarded some bases.
Rules:
7.05(g) two bases on overthrow, 7.05(h) one base on pitcher overthrow
Umpire
checklist:
ü
Where
were all runners at the time the ball went out of the field of play
ü
Award
bases according to runner positions and rules penalties
The point: At
the end of a play the fielding team may try to make an out at a base that was
missed by a runner.
Rules:
7.10(a) didn’t tag up or tagged up before catch, 7.10(b) missed a base,
Umpire
checklist:
ü
Did
runner miss base or fail to tag up properly on a caught fly ball?
ü
Does
fielding team have ball in hand or glove and touch that base for the appeal?
The point: Some
action does not result in an out or safe, therefore no signal
Umpire
checklist:
ü
Did
runner miss base? No call. If no appeal, not out
ü
Did
runner miss home plate? No call. If no appeal, run scores
ü
On
overslide of a base, player is in jeopardy but not out or safe until tagged or
on base
ü The yellow stripe at top of the
ü Coaches may contact runner if it
does not help them run or stop (high 5’s ok)
ü 6.05(e) Batter hit by pitch in
strike zone = strike
ü 6.05(f/g/h) Batted ball touches
batter or bat intentionally (before touching a fielder)
ü 6.05(j), 7.08(a) Batter-Runner
outside lane on play up 1B line
ü 6.05(k) Intentionally dropped
infield fly ball
ü 6.05()
ü 6.07 Batting out of turn
ü 7.03 Two runners on one base (tag è following runner is out)
ü 7.08(a)(3) Runner must slide or
avoid fielder waiting to tag Runner
ü 7.08(h) Runner is out if passes
another runner (who is not out)
ü 7.11 Batter, runners, base coaches
must get out of fielders’ way making defensive play
Ejections
Rules: 4.07
Protests
Rule: 4.19