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2019 Index to the Little League® Rules Introduction

This index is intended to provide an easy way to locate the particular Little League® rule(s) or regulation(s) covering a specific situation.

Certain rules are specific to either or . In addition, in some situations, the same rule is numbered slightly differently in the baseball rulebook versus the softball rulebook. Finally, there are rules that are specific to the All Star Tournament, as well as relevant comments in Make The Right Call, The Casebook of Little League. To help sort through all of this, the following prefixes are used where appropriate:

Prefix Meaning BB Baseball SB Softball MTRC Make The Right Call AST All-Star Tournament

In addition, the following abbreviations are used:

Abbrev Meaning AR Approved Ruling EX Exception M/M Majors and Minors I/J/S Intermediate, Juniors and Seniors S Seniors

If you have any suggestions to improve this index, please drop me a line at [email protected]. Even if you don't have any suggestions, if you find it useful I would appreciate hearing from you, if for no other reason than to find where it has traveled.

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Little League is a registered trademark of , Inc. This publication is not produced or endorsed by Little League Baseball, Inc. 2019 Rule Change Summary Reg IV(a) - BB Restrictions on subsequently catching. Reg IV(c) - BB Restrictions on pitchers subsequently catching. Reg VI(k) - BB Restrictions on -header eligibility. 1.10 - BB bats may be used in Coach divisions. 1.10 - BB BBCOR bats may be used in Intermediate and Junior divisions. 2.00 DEAD Definition added. BALL 3.11 Deleted as redundant with 4.13. 4.12 - BB Restrictions on double-header eligibility. 8.01 Changes to rules about pitchers bring hands to the mouth. 8.06 Approved ruling regarding visits to the . AST Teams with fewer than 12 players may only use 2 adults. Managers/Coach es AST-4 - BB Restrictions on pitchers subsequently catching. AST-14 New tie-breaker rule. LLUmpires.com 2019 Rules Index LLUmpires.com 2019 Rules Index

10-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Warning (Cont'd) 12-year-old Pitcher spits on ball BB-8.02(a).3 Cannot pitch in Minors BB-Reg.VI(j), SB-Reg.VI(a), SB-Reg.VI(e).4 BB-8.02(a).3, BB-8.02(a).6 Must play in Majors Reg.V(a).NOTE Unsportsmanlike conduct 4.06 15- rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Watches See Jewelry 3-foot lane Weather Batter runs outside 6.05(j) Game suspended due to 3.10(b), 4.01(d), 4.12 Dimension 1.04 Makes further play impossible 5.10(a) 5-run limit per , Minors 5.07 Minimum 30 minute wait 3.10(b) 8-foot circle rule AST-SB-3.d, SB-7.08(a).5 Week Abandoning a base Minimum games per Reg.VII(b) First base 7.08(j), 7.10(c) No limit of pitchers per SB-Reg.VI(e).4 General 7.08(a).2 Home plate 7.08(k), 7.10(d) out of order 6.07(b) Adhesive substances On award to batter 7.05.NOTE.1 Use prohibited BB-1.10.NOTE.2, SB-1.10.NOTE.1 Windup position Admission charge Reg.XI Definition BB-8.01(a) Adult May not go into set position from BB-8.01(a) At least one required on bench 4.05(b), Reg.XIV(d) Pitcher may pitch, step off or throw to base BB-8.01(a) At least one must be 9.01(a), 9.03(a) Winner None available to umpire 9.03(d) Determined by most runs scored 1.03 Age requirements Of game 1.03 For each regular season division Reg.IV(a) Wristbands League age defined Reg.IV(e) Pitcher SB-1.15(c), SB-8.02(a).2 President must certify eligibility Reg.IV(c) Youths Proof of age required Reg.IV(b) Serving as coaches 2.00 COACH Alcohol use prohibited Reg.XIV(e) Serving as umpires 9.01(a) All players on roster have batted Zone, strike See Minor division 5.07 Tee-ball division 5.07 Apparel (uniform) Description of legal 1.11(a).1-3, 1.11(b-j) Fielder touches fair ball with 7.05(b) Fielder touches pitched ball with 7.05(j) Fielder touches thrown ball with 7.05(d) Metal items SB-1.11(j).AR Thrown by fielder 7.05(a) Appeal Abandoning a base 7.10(c) Abandoning first base 7.08(j) Abandoning home plate 7.08(k) At end of inning 7.10 Ball must be live 7.10 Batter starts toward 7.08(j) Batting out of order 6.07(b)

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Uniform (Cont'd) Appeal (Cont'd) Used in 2.00 CATCH Conflict with rules 9.02(b) White undershirts for pitcher BB-1.11(a).3 Defense may take one that gives it best advantage 7.10.NOTE.1 Unsportsmanlike conduct Defensive team errs while making 7.10 Bench 4.08 during 7.10 Coach Reg.XIV(a) 7.10.NOTE.1 Ejection 4.06, 9.01(d), 9.03(d).4, 9.05(b), AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Improper batter 6.07(b) Manager Reg.XIV(a) Inadvertently stepping on base 7.10.NOTE.2 Player Reg.XIV(a) Judgment calls 9.02(a) Stealing signs 9.01(d), AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Made to umpire that made call 9.02(b) Umpire Reg.XIV(a) Missed base 7.10(b) Warning 4.06 Must be made before defense leaves fair territory 7.10, 7.10.NOTE.1 USABat marking BB-1.10 Must be made before next play 7.10 Vapers prohibited Reg.XIV(e) Not considered a play 7.10 Visit to pitcher Not during 5.02 Any other player(s) may be included 8.06(d) Pitcher while making 7.10.NOTE.2 Any player may be included AST-7 Run(s) do not score if... 4.09(a).EX.3, 7.12 At mound 8.06, AST-7 Runner fails to retouch base after catch 7.08(d), 7.10(a) Maximum per same batter 8.06(c) Runner fails to touch awarded base 7.04.NOTE Maximum to pitcher per game 8.06(b), AST-7 Runner fails to touch base 7.10(b) Maximum to pitcher per inning 8.06(a), AST-7 Runner fails to touch home plate 7.08(k), 7.10(d) May include any other player(s) 8.06(d) Runner misses base 7.10(b) May include any player AST-7 Runner overrunning or over-sliding 7.10(c) Not charged to evaluate injury 8.06.AR.1 Runner starts toward dugout 7.08(j-k), 7.10(d) Not charged when pitcher changing 8.06.AR.1 Third out Visiting team On runner forced to advance 7.12 How they win 4.11(b) On runner missing base 4.09(a).EX.3, 7.12 Takes lead in incomplete inning 4.11(d).EX Umpire may ask for assistance 9.02(c) Voluntary Umpire's decision 9.02(b) Release after catch 2.00 CATCH Unmistakable action 7.10.NOTE.2 Walk See Verbal request 7.10.NOTE.2 Walkie-talkies 3.17 Arguing balls and strikes 9.02(a) Warm-up pitches BB-8.03, SB-8.03(a) Arm Warning Ambidextrous Pitcher BB-8.01(f) Bench shows violent disapproval of umpire's call 4.08 Artificial lights See Lights Delay of game 8.02(b) Attempted play Inducing 4.06 Appeal must be made before 6.07(b).NOTE, 7.08(d), 7.10 Intentional damage to ball 3.02 Balk considered a play 7.10 Intentional illegal pitch 8.02(b) Award Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball BB-8.02(a).2, SB-8.02(a).1 Balk 7.04(a) Pitcher brings hand to mouth 8.02(a).1 Base on balls BB-6.08(a).1, SB-6.08(a) Pitcher defaces ball BB-8.02(a).5, SB-8.02(a).3 leaves playing area 6.09(e-f), 7.05(f) Pitcher expectorates on ball BB-8.02(a).3 Batter by pitch 5.09(a), 6.08(b) Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter BB-8.02(c) 's 6.08(c) Pitcher rubs ball on , person or clothing BB-8.02(a).4 During dead ball 5.02

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Award (Cont'd) Umpire, plate Fair ball deflected out of play 6.09(h) Calls balls and strikes 9.04(a).1 Fair ball touches runner or umpire before passes fielder 6.08(d) Calls fair and foul balls 9.04(a).2 Fielder falls into stands or dugout 7.04(b) Duties 9.04(a) Fielder throws glove 7.05(c), 7.05(e) Informs official scorer of lineup changes 9.04(a).4 Makes all decisions on batters 9.04(a).3 Fair ball leaves field 7.05(a) Positioned behind catcher 9.04(a) Four bases 6.09(d) Umpire-in-chief Two bases if fence less than 165/250 feet 6.09(d) Announce 9.03(c).3 Illegal pitch SB-7.04(d), SB-8.01.PENALTY, SB-8.05.PENALTY Conduct of the game 9.03(c).1 Injured player 5.10(c).1 Duties 9.03(c) Intentional base on balls BB-6.08(a).2 One umpire designated 9.03(b) Intentional walk BB-6.08(a).2 Unannounced substitution 7.06(a-b) Batter 3.08(a).2 Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls) 7.08(c).AR.1 Fielder 3.08(a).3 Pitch goes out of play 7.05(h) Pitcher 3.08(a).1 Pitch lodges in equipment 5.09(g) Runner 3.08(a).4 Pitch lodges in umpire's mask 7.05(i) Undershirt Pitch touches batter 5.09(a) Color, pitcher's 1.11(a).3 Pitch touches runner trying to score 6.05(m), BB-5.09(h) Uniform Runner fails to touch awarded base 7.04.NOTE, BB-8.05.AR Coach's 1.11(i) Runners forced to advance 7.04(a) Color, pitcher's T-shirt or undershirt 1.11(a).3 Tee-ball, only one base on overthrow 7.05.NOTE.2 Description of legal 1.11(a).1-3, 1.11(b-j) Throw goes out of play 7.05(g) Glass buttons prohibited 1.11(f) To batter on wild pitch 7.05.NOTE.1 Hats or visors optional SB-1.11(a).1 Awards (trophies) Reg.XII Jewelry prohibited 1.11(j) Backstop Little League shoulder patch 1.11(a).2 Distance to 1.04 Manager's 1.11(i) Throw hits slanting part 7.05(g) Metal items SB-1.11(j).AR Backswing hits catcher 6.06(c) Metal on uniform 1.11(f) Balk Must be provided by league 1.11(b) Award 7.04(a) Neoprene sleeves for pitcher BB-1.11(a).3 Ball slips from pitcher's hand BB-8.01(d) Pattern resembling baseball prohibited 1.11(e) Catcher Pitcher's T-shirt 1.11(a).3 Interferes with batter 7.07 Pitcher's undershirt 1.11(a).3 Leaves catcher's box 4.03(a), BB-8.05(k) Players shall wear identical, numbered uniforms 1.11(a).1 Not in catcher's box 4.03, BB-8.05(k) Property of league 1.11(b) 7.07 Required for base coach 4.05(a) Caused by manager, coach or player 4.06, 4.06(3) Shoes 1.11(g) Counts for pitch purposes BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Sleeve length 1.11(c) Dead ball 5.09(c), BB-8.05.PENALTY Sleeves must not be ragged, frayed or slit 1.11(c) During appeal 7.10.NOTE.2 T-shirt color, pitcher 1.11(a).3 Ignored if batter and runners advance BB-8.05.PENALTY Tape or other material prohibited 1.11(d) Must be runners on base to call 2.00 BALK Toe plate on shoes 1.11(g) Neither ball nor strike BB-8.05.PENALTY Undershirt color, pitcher 1.11(a).3

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Umpire (Cont'd) Balk (Cont'd) Interferes with catcher's throw 5.09(b) No penalty Is in charge of game once home team lineup received 4.01(d) Batter steps out 4.06(3) Judgment calls final 9.02(a) Feint to second or third BB-8.05(b) Judgment calls not protestable 4.19(a), AST-A Offense causes 4.06(3) Manager must immediately reports substitutions to 3.06 Not called in Majors and below 2.00 BALK May ask for assistance 9.02(c) Penalty BB-8.05, BB-8.05.PENALTY May clear bench 4.08 Pitcher May not be replaced unless ill 9.02(d) Delays game BB-8.05(h) May not overrule another umpire 9.02(c) Does not face batter BB-8.05(f) More than one available 9.03(b) Does not step off with pivot foot BB-8.01(a-b) Multiple substitution 3.03.NOTE.2 Does not step when throwing to base BB-8.01(c) Must file written report of forfeit 4.18 Does not stop in set position BB-8.05(m) Must submit report of protest 4.19(e) Does stop in set position BB-8.01(b) No adults available 9.03(d) Drops ball BB-8.01(d) Only one available 9.03(a) Fails to deliver ball BB-8.05(a) Orders lights turned on 4.14 Fails to step directly toward base BB-8.05(c) Orders person off the field 5.10(g) Feints pitch off plate BB-8.05(i) Remove base coach from box 4.05(a) Feints to first base BB-8.05(b) Reports ejections to league 9.05(a-b) Feints to unoccupied base BB-8.05(d) Representative of league and Little League Baseball 9.01(b) Makes pitching motion not in contact with plate BB-8.05(i) Required equipment 9.01(a).NOTE Not in contact with plate 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, BB-8.05(g) Responsible for maintaining discipline and order 9.01(a) On or astride plate without ball BB-8.05(i) Shall call "Play" to resume play 3.12 Quick Pitch 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Shall call "Time" when play suspended 3.12 Removes hand from ball without pitching (I/J/S) BB-8.05(l) Shall call time only for reasons listed 5.10(h) Snap throws BB-8.01(c) Shall consult with partners in protest situation 4.19(c) Throws to unoccupied base BB-8.05(d) Shall have at least two alternate balls 3.01(e) Play follows BB-8.05.PENALTY Shall immediately announce each substitution 3.07 Quick Pitch BB-8.05(e) Shall meet managers at plate before game 4.01 Runner fails to touch awarded base BB-8.05.AR Shall not call game for at least 30 minutes 3.10(b) With bases unoccupied BB-8.01(d) Shall provide pitcher replacement ball on request 3.01(e).3 Ball (equipment) Shall receive supply of balls 3.01(c) At least two alternate 3.01(e) Shall replace ball unfit for use 3.01(e).2 Color 1.09 Shall throw flag when runner leaves early BB-7.13.NOTE.1 Damaged 3.02 Shall wait for runners to return after 5.09(e) Defaced 3.02 Should inspect equipment 3.01(a) Dimensions 1.09, AST-1 Sole judge of fitness of balls for play 3.01(c) Discolored 3.01(e).2 Sole judge of fitness of field after game begins 3.10(b) Dropped by pitcher BB-8.01(d), BB-8.05(j), SB-8.01(u) To take steps to avoid protests 4.19.NOTE.2 Foreign substance on BB-8.02(a).2, SB-8.02(a).1 Touched by fair ball 5.09(f) BB-8.05(i) Touched by fair ball after passes fielder 6.09(c) Intentionally damaged by player 3.02 Touched by fair ball before passes fielder 6.08(d) League must have additional available 3.01(d) Umpire's copy of is the official one 4.01(c) Leaves playing area 6.09(d-h), 7.05(a), 7.05(f-h) Unsportsmanlike conduct Reg.XIV(a) Leaves playing field 3.01(e).1

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Ball (equipment) (Cont'd) Tournament rules (Cont'd) Legal 1.09, AST-1 Pitcher may not pitch elsewhere during AST-4(b) Markings 1.09, AST-1 Pitching in consecutive games AST-BB-4(f), AST-SB-4(h) Pitcher defaces BB-8.02(a).5, SB-8.02(a).3 Pitching in more than one game per day AST-BB-4(g) Pitcher drops while on pitcher's plate BB-8.01(d), BB-8.05(j), Pitching on consecutive days AST-SB-4(g) SB-8.01(u) Pitching rules AST-4 Pitcher must present in front of body SB-8.01(f) Regulation game AST-13 Pitcher requests replacement 3.01(e).3 Replayed game AST-15 Pitcher rubs on glove, person or clothing BB-8.02(a).4 Rule book must be present at site AST-3 Rolls against dropped bat 6.05(g) Substitution AST-10 Rosin may not be applied to BB-8.02(a).NOTE, SB-8.02(a).1 AST-11 Slips from pitcher's hand BB-8.01(d), BB-8.05(j), SB-8.01(u) Suspension AST-18 Touched by bat second time 6.05(g) Tiebreaker AST-15 Umpire is sole judge of fitness 3.01(c) Time limits AST-13 Unfit for use 3.01(e).2 Visits to pitcher AST-7 Ball (penalty) Trips to mound See Visit to pitcher Delay of game BB-8.04 Trophies Reg.XII Dropped ball SB-8.07(a) Try-outs Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball BB-8.02(a).2, SB-8.02(a).1 Majors and up must attend Reg.IV(f) Pitcher brings hand to mouth 8.02(a).1 Umpire Pitcher defaces ball BB-8.02(a).5 Accidentally touched by pitch or throw 5.08 Pitcher delays game BB-8.04 Additional balls must be available 3.01(d) Pitcher expectorates on ball BB-8.02(a).3 Appointed by League President 9.01(a) Pitcher rubs ball on glove, person or clothing BB-8.02(a).4 At least one must be adult 9.01(a), 9.03(a) Pitcher spits on ball BB-8.02(a).3 Authority Quick Pitch with bases unoccupied BB-8.05(e) To eject personnel 9.01(d), 9.01(f), AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Spitball BB-8.02(a).6 To enforce rules, penalties 9.01(b) Ball (pitch) To rule on points not covered in rules 9.01(c) Balk neither ball nor strike BB-8.05.PENALTY Calls "Play" 3.12, 5.02, 5.11 Ball outside strike zone while in stance BB-2.00 BUNT.AR Calls "Play" to start game 5.01 Ball slips from pitcher's hand BB-8.01(d) Calls "Time" 3.12, 5.02 Base on balls awarded after four BB-6.08(a).1, SB-6.08(a) Calls game 4.10, 4.10(a), AST-13 Batter does not attempt to avoid being 6.08(b).NOTE Casts prohibited on field 1.11(k) Batter hit by bounced pitch 2.00 BALL Conflicting decisions 9.04(c) Pitch bounces through strike zone 2.00 BALL Consults with manager 5.10(e) Pitch touches ground 2.00 BALL Dangling throat guard recommended 9.01(a).NOTE Pitch touches ground and bounces through strike zone 2.00 Decision appealed 9.02(b) Umpire-in-chief calls 9.04(a).1 Detects intentional damage to ball 3.02 Base Determines strike zone based on batter's normal stance 2.00 STRIKE ZONE All are in fair territory 2.00 FAIR TERRITORY Different calls made 9.04(c) Base tagged before runner reaching 7.08(e) Examines ball 5.10(e) Breaks loose from its position 1.06.NOTE.1, 7.08(c).AR.2, 7.08(c).AR.3 Field, duties 9.04(b) Dimensions 1.06 Halts regulation tie game 4.11(e) Dislodged during play 1.06.NOTE.1 Injury 5.10(c) Double first base permissible at all levels 1.06.NOTE.2 Interference 2.00 INTERFERENCE, 6.08(d)

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Throw (Cont'd) Base (Cont'd) Fielder deflects with thrown glove 7.05(e) First base completely within 1.06 Fielder touches with detached equipment 7.05(d) First, double 7.15 From set position BB-8.01(b) Location 1.06 Goes out of play 7.05(g) Marked by white canvas or rubber covered bags 1.06 Goes out of play during appeal 7.10 Missed by runner 7.10(b) Hits slanting portion of backstop 7.05(g) Must disengage its anchor 1.06 Interference 3.15, 5.08, 7.08(b), 7.09(j) Offensive team gathers around 7.09(d) Pitcher throws to unoccupied base BB-8.05(d) Pitcher fails to step directly toward when throwing BB-8.05(c) Snap throws by pitcher BB-8.01(c) Pitcher feints to unoccupied BB-8.05(d) Sticks in fence 7.05(g) Pitcher throws to unoccupied BB-8.05(d) Wild, by pitcher BB-8.01(e) Preceding runner entitled to 7.03 Tie game Runner acquires 7.01 Halted by umpire 4.11(e), 4.12 Runner fails to touch 7.04.NOTE How home team wins 4.10(b).2 Runner fails to touch home plate 7.08(k), 7.10(d) How visitors win 4.10(b).1 Runner leaves early SB-8.04(b) Shall be resumed 4.11(e), 4.12 Runner loses right to 7.01 Tiebreaker Runner may not return to previous 7.01 Tournament rules AST-15 Runner must retouch in reverse order 7.02 Time limit Runner must touch in order 7.02 On first game AST-13, Reg.VII(d) Runner overruns or over-slides first base 7.08(c).EX, 7.08(j), 7.10(c) On games 4.10(f), Reg.VII(h), Reg.X(a), Reg.X(c) Runner overruns or over-slides first base (base on balls) 7.08(c).AR.1 Timing play 4.09(a) Runner tagged before reaching base 7.08(e) Tobacco use prohibited Reg.XIV(e) Runner tagged while off 7.08(c) Toe plate 1.11(g) Size 1.06 Tournament Third base completely within infield 1.06 Expenses Reg.XVII(d) Two runners occupying 7.03 Practices Reg.XVII(a-b) Unoccupied, pitcher feints to BB-8.05(d) Prohibited for Tee-ball Reg.XVII Unoccupied, pitcher throws to BB-8.05(d) Try-outs Reg.XVII(a) Base coach Tournament Director Accidentally touched by throw 5.08 Shall establish ground rules AST-3 Altered bat 6.06(d), AST-3.b Tournament rules Assists runner 7.09(h) Agreements between managers AST-16 Batting optional for adults 1.16 Ball (equipment) AST-1 required for players 1.16 Base coaches AST-6 Box dimensions 1.04 Fields are neutral AST-2 Confuses defense 7.09(d) Forfeits AST-5 Illegal bat 6.06(d), AST-3.b Ground rules AST-3 Interference 7.09(h-i) Home team determined by coin flip AST-2 Interferes with thrown ball 5.08 Injury to player AST-8 League may use two adult base coaches 4.05(a) pitched per game AST-SB-4(f) Leaves box to draw a throw 7.09(i) Mandatory play AST-10(c), AST-9 May not change boxes during inning 4.05(c).AR Mandatory rest AST-4(e) Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times 4.05(b) Offensive timeout AST-7 Must be eligible players in uniform or adult 4.05(a)

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Base coach (Cont'd) Tee-ball division (Cont'd) Must be player in uniform or adult 2.00 BASE COACH does not apply 2.00 INFIELD FLY Must remain in coaches' box 4.05(c) League determines if allowed 2.00 STRIKE Position 4.05 League to determine length of 4.10(f) Remove from box 4.05(a) Manager/coach may be on field Reg.XIV(d) Shall not leave dugout until 4.05 Mandatory play Reg.IV(i) Shall talk to own teammates only 4.05(d) May use more than nine players 1.01 Tournament AST-6 No penalty for batting out of order 6.07.NOTE Two required 4.05 No protests allowed 4.19(h) Uniform required 4.05(a) Only one base on overthrow 7.05.NOTE.2 Base coach's box Only one player in catcher's position 3.17 Base coach must remain in 4.05(c) Pitcher must keep both feet on pitcher's plate BB-8.01(g) Dimensions 1.04 Recommend no score be kept 1.02 Base on balls T-shirt and cap recommended uniform 1.11(b) Ball is alive and in play BB-6.08(a).1, SB-6.08(a) Tournament play prohibited Reg.XVII Definition 2.00 BASE ON BALLS Television Reg.XV Forces in winning run 4.09(b) Ten-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Intentional BB-6.08(a).2, SB-8.03(c) Third base Intentional, catcher leaves box during 4.03(a), BB-8.05(k) Completely within infield 1.06 No pitch required BB-6.08(a).2 Must disengage its anchor 1.06 Pitch lodges in umpire's mask 7.05(i) Third out To batter BB-6.08(a).1, SB-6.08(a) Appeal following 7.10.NOTE.1 Use of illegal pitch for 8.02(b) Following runner cannot score 7.12 Baseball See Ball (equipment) Nullifies run(s) scored if... 4.09(a).EX.1, 4.09(a).EX.2, 4.09(a).EX.3, Baseline 7.12 Batter-runner must be in running lane 6.05(j) Run(s) score if cross plate before 4.09(a) Belongs to runner 7.06(b).NOTE.2 Teams change sides 5.07 Blocked by fielder 7.06(a-b) Third strike Layout 1.04 Batter enters dead ball territory on dropped 6.05(b).AR Runner abandons 7.08(a).2 Batter enters dugout on dropped 6.05(b).AR Runner runs out of to avoid tag 7.08(a).1 Batter out if tagged before reaching first (I/J/S) 6.05(i) Bat Batter out when caught (I/J/S/Majors) 6.05(b) 2-3/4 diameter bats prohibited BB-1.10.NOTE.1 Batter out whether caught or not (Minors) 6.05(b) Adhesive substances BB-1.10.NOTE.2, SB-1.10.NOTE.1 Batter starts for bench on dropped 6.05(b).AR Altered Dropped 6.05(i), AST-3.c Must be removed 1.10, BB-1.10.NOTE.5 Dropped (I/J/S) 6.05(c) Penalty 6.06(d), AST-3.b Dropped (J/S) 6.05(b) Bat ring BB-1.10.NOTE.4, SB-1.10.NOTE.3 Not caught (I/J/S) 6.05(c) BBCOR marking BB-1.10 Not caught (J/S) 6.05(b) BPF marking SB-1.10 Not caught, batter becomes runner 6.09(b) Certification marks 1.10.AR Three-foot lane Colored bats acceptable 1.10 Batter runs outside 6.05(j) Composite prohibited 1.10 Dimension 1.04 Dimensions 1.10 Throw Dropped in fair territory 6.05(g) Accidentally touches base coach or umpire 5.08

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Suspended game (Cont'd) Bat (Cont'd) Tournament rules AST-11 Grip required for non-wood 1.10 Umpire sole judge as to whether to resume 3.10(b) Hits tee in tee-ball 2.00 FOUL BALL Unruly spectators 9.01(g) Illegal Suspension Adhesive substances BB-1.10.NOTE.2, SB-1.10.NOTE.1 One game, following ejection 4.07 Definition BB-2.00 ILLEGAL BAT Tournament AST-18 Must be removed 1.10, BB-1.10.NOTE.5 T-shirt Penalty 6.06(d), AST-3.b Color, pitcher's 1.11(a).3 Pine tar BB-1.10.NOTE.2, SB-1.10.NOTE.1 Recommended uniform for Minor and Tee-ball divisions 1.11(b) Legal 1.10 Tag Painted wooden bats prohibited 1.10 Base tagged before runner reaching 7.08(e) Pine tar BB-1.10.NOTE.2, SB-1.10.NOTE.1 Fake tag considered obstruction 2.00 OBSTRUCTION Tee-ball BB-1.10.NOTE.3, SB-1.10.NOTE.2 Of batter before reaching first 6.05(i) Thrown, interferes with defense 6.05(g).AR Runner runs out of baseline to avoid 7.08(a).1 Touched by catcher during pitch 6.08(c), 7.07 Runner tagged before reaching base 7.08(e) Touches ball second time 6.05(g) Runner tagged while off base 7.08(c) USABat marking BB-1.10 Tag-up See Retouch Bat Performance Factor (BPF) SB-1.10 Team Bat ring BB-1.10.NOTE.4, SB-1.10.NOTE.3 Delays game 4.15(6) Bat-boys, bat-girls prohibited 2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT, 3.17, Girls softball teams may not play boy's softball teams SB-Reg.VII(j) Reg.XIV(b) May refuse to play unless field cleared of spectators 3.18 Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) BB-1.10 Minimum/maximum participants of particular league age. Reg.III(c) Batter Must have at least nine players 1.01, 4.16 Awarded first base 6.08(b-d), 7.05(i), 7.07, BB-6.08(a).1, SB-6.08(a) Non-competitive minors may use more than nine players 1.01 Awarded four bases 7.05(a) Refuses to continue play 4.15(2) Awarded one base 7.05(j) Refuses to remove player from game 4.15(4) Awarded three bases 7.05(b-c) Refuses to resume play within one minute 4.15(3) Awarded two bases 6.09(e-g), 7.05(d-g) Refuses to start play 4.15(1) Base on balls BB-6.08(a).1, SB-6.08(a) Roster filing dates Reg.IV(g) Bat touches ball second time 6.05(g) Roster size Reg.III(a) Batting out of order 6.07(a-c) Selection of players Reg.V Becomes a runner 5.06, 6.04, 6.09 Tee-ball may use more than nine players 1.01 Becomes runner 7.05.NOTE.1 Unable to field nine players 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, AST-10(a) Both feet inside batter's box 6.03 Willfully and persistently violates rules 4.15(5) Bunts foul on third strike 6.05(c) Tee-ball division Catcher interferes with 6.08(c), 7.04(c), 7.07 Age requirements Reg.IV(a) Catcher's interference 7.07 All players on roster have batted 5.07 Changes batter's boxes when pitcher is ready 6.06(b) All players shall play defensively 3.17 Completes time 6.04 Ball travels less than 15 feet 2.00 FOUL BALL Delays game 6.02(c), AST-3.a Bat hits tee 2.00 FOUL BALL Distracted by fielder 4.06(4) Bat marking BB-1.10.NOTE.3, SB-1.10.NOTE.2 Ejected Batting order shall contain entire roster 2.00 BATTING ORDER Altered bat AST-3.b Bunts prohibited 2.00 BUNT Illegal bat AST-3.b Half-swings prohibited 2.00 BUNT Enters dead ball territory on dropped third strike 6.05(b).AR

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Batter (Cont'd) Strike (Cont'd) Enters dugout on dropped third strike 6.05(b).AR Batter touched by third 6.05(e) Fair ball touches 6.05(f) Bunt must be called a strike if bat is not removed from zone SB-2.00 BUNT Hit by pitch Foul ball with less than two strikes 2.00 STRIKE Awarded first base 6.08(b) Foul ball with two strikes 2.00 STRIKE Dead ball 5.09(a), 6.08(b).AR 2.00 STRIKE No attempt to avoid 6.08(b).2 Passes through strike zone 2.00 STRIKE Not entitling to award 6.08(b).AR Pitch touches batter in strike zone 2.00 STRIKE Pitch is in strike zone 6.08(b).1 Third strike not caught 2.00 BALL, 2.00 IN FLIGHT, AST-3.c Hit by pitch that bounces 2.00 BALL, 2.00 IN FLIGHT Touches batter 6.08(b).1 Hits ball over fence 6.09(d) Umpire-in-chief calls 9.04(a).1 Hits ball second time 6.05(g) Strike zone Hits ball with foot out of batter's box 2.00 ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL, Definition 2.00 STRIKE ZONE 5.09(d), 6.06(a) Determined according to batter's normal stance 2.00 STRIKE ZONE Hits pitch that bounces 2.00 BALL, 2.00 IN FLIGHT Pitch touches runner while trying to score 6.05(m), BB-5.09(h) Improper See Batting out of order, Improper batter Substitute player In box when third out is made 6.01(b).NOTE Cannot be in game with starter AST-10(e) Intentional base on balls BB-6.08(a).2 May not re-enter AST-10(i) Intentional interference with 7.09(g) Must meet mandatory play before being removed AST-10(c) Intentional walk BB-6.08(a).2 Substitution Intentionally deflects foul ball 6.05(h), 7.09(b) Defensive while on defense, offensive while at bat 3.03(f), AST-10(d) Interferes after being put out 7.09(e) SR-3.03(c) Interferes with catcher 6.06(c), 6.06(c).2, 7.09(a) In suspended games 4.12 Interferes with play at plate 7.08(g), 7.09(c) Manager must immediately report 3.06 Leaves batter's box 6.02(c), AST-3.a Multiple substitution 3.03.NOTE.2 Legal position 6.03 Regular season rules 3.03, AST-10(b) Must attempt to avoid being hit by pitch 6.08(b).2 Special pinch runner 7.14, AST-10(g), AST-BB-3.d, AST-SB-3.e Must keep foot in batter's box 6.02(c), AST-3.a Substitute must complete mandatory play 3.03.NOTE.1 Must vacate home plate 6.06(c).3 Takes replaced player's place in batting order 4.04 Offers at pitch 5.03 Tournament rules AST-10 On-deck prohibited in Majors and below 1.08 Umpire shall immediately announce 3.07 Out Unannounced 3.08 Altered bat 6.06(d), AST-3.b Unannounced, play on 3.08(b) Bunted foul on third strike 2.00 STRIKE Suspended game During squeeze play 6.05(m) Game coordinator not present 9.03(d).2 First base tagged 6.05(i) Game coordinator sole judge as to whether to resume 9.03(d).5 For preceding runner's interference 6.05(l) BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2, BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3 For runner's interference 7.09(f) Pitching eligibility 4.11(e), 4.12, AST-BB-4(h-i), BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2, Hit by pitch 6.05(e) BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3, SB-Reg.VI(e).1-2, SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Illegal bat 6.06(d), AST-3.b Players not on original lineup may be added 4.01 Improper batter 6.07(b).1 Regular season rules 4.10(d) Infielder intentionally drops fly ball 6.05(k) Resumed from point of suspension 4.10(d), AST-11 On any third strike (Minors) 6.05(b) Shall be resumed 4.11(e), 4.12 On caught third strike (I/J/S/Majors) 6.05(b) Shall not be called for at least 30 minutes 3.10(b) On dropped third strike 6.05(c) Substitutions 4.12

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Slide Batter (Cont'd) Head-first 7.08(a).4 Out (Cont'd) No "must " rule 7.08(a).3 Tagged before reaching first 6.05(i) Runner does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder 7.08(a).3 When fly ball caught 6.05(a) Snap throw BB-8.01(c) When infield fly declared 6.05(d) Softball See Ball (equipment) Out before reaching first base 4.09(a).EX.1 Special games Reg.IX Out of batter's box 6.03, 6.06(a) Special pinch runner 7.14, AST-10(g), AST-BB-3.d, AST-SB-3.e Out when enters dugout 6.09(b) Spectators Overrunning or over-sliding first base 7.08(c).EX, 7.08(j), 7.10(c) Interference 2.00 INTERFERENCE, 3.16 Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls) 7.08(c).AR.1 League must keep off field 3.18 Pitcher intentionally pitches at BB-8.02(c) Manager, coach or player incites 4.06(1) Pitcher must pitch to at least one 3.05(a-b) Managers/coaches shall not address/mingle with 3.09 Plate umpire makes all decisions on 9.04(a).3 On field 9.01(f) Replacement pitcher must pitch to at least one 3.05(b) Team may refuse to play until cleared 3.18 Runs outside running lane 6.05(j) Unruly 9.01(g) Shall not leave batter's box 6.02(b) Spikes See Shoe Shall take position in batter's box 6.02(a) Squeeze play Starting pitcher must pitch to at least one 3.05(a) Batter interferes with 7.08(g) Starts for bench on dropped third strike 6.05(b).AR Catcher's interference during 7.07 Starts toward bench 7.08(j) Pitch touches runner in strike zone 6.05(m) Steps out of batter's box Pitch touches runner while trying to score 6.05(m), BB-5.09(h) Interferes with catcher 6.06(c).1 Starting pitcher Pitcher balks 4.06(3) Injured 3.05(a) Pitcher pitches 6.02(b).PENALTY Must pitch to first batter 3.05(a) Substitute, unannounced 3.08(a).2 Official designated 3.05(a) Swings at pitch that bounces 2.00 BALL, 2.00 IN FLIGHT Starting player Takes position in batter's box 3.08(a).2 Cannot be in game with substitute AST-10(e) Third out made on runner 6.01(b).NOTE May re-enter once AST-10(i) Third strike not caught 6.09(b) Must re-enter in original position in batting order AST-10(i) Throw to home plate 6.06(c).3 Re-entry 3.03, AST-10(b) Thrown bat interferes with defense 6.05(g).AR Starting the game Touched by fair ball 6.05(f) Plate meeting 4.01, 4.01(a-c), 9.03(d).1 Unannounced substitution 3.08(a).2 Position of the players 4.03, 4.03(a-c) Wild pitch 7.05.NOTE.1 Teams take positions 4.02 Batter's box Stealing signs Batter changes while pitcher is ready 6.06(b) Unsportsmanlike conduct 9.01(d), AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Batter must keep foot in 6.02(c), AST-3.a Batter shall have both feet inside 6.03 Batting out of order 6.07(b) Batter steps out Catcher interferes with batter during 7.04(c) Interferes with catcher 6.06(c).1 Stretch position See Set position Pitcher balks 4.06(3) Strike Pitcher pitches 6.02(b).PENALTY Automatic 6.02(c), AST-3.a Batter takes position in 3.08(a).2 Balk neither ball nor strike BB-8.05.PENALTY Lines are part of 6.03.AR Batter hit by pitch in strike zone 6.08(b).NOTE Batter/Runner See Batter

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Batting Donut, use prohibited BB-1.10.NOTE.2, SB-1.10.NOTE.1 Running lane (Cont'd) Batter runs outside 6.05(j) Pitcher BB-1.15(b), SB-1.15(d) Dimension 1.04 Batting helmet Schedule Base coaches may wear (adults) 1.16 Minimum games per season Reg.VII(a) Base coaches must wear (children) 1.16 Minimum games per week Reg.VII(b) Batters must wear 1.16 Split Reg.VII(e), Reg.VIII(e) Defensive players may wear 1.16 School May not be painted or have tape or stickers 1.16 Player Residency Reg.II Mirror-like 1.16 Residency Reg.II Must meet NOCSAE standards 1.16 Score Non-glare 1.16 How a team scores 4.09(a) On-deck batter must wear (I/J/S) 1.16 Of a forfeited game 2.00 FORFEITED GAME Player removes 1.16.AR Season Runners must wear 1.16 Minimum games per Reg.VII(a) Batting order Split schedule Reg.VII(e), Reg.VIII(e) All players in batting order 2.00 BATTING ORDER Second base Continuous 4.04 Must disengage its anchor 1.06 Each player shall bat in his/her position 6.01(a) Selection of players Reg.V Multiple substitution 3.03.NOTE.2 Senior League division Plate umpire informs official scorer 9.04(a).4 Age requirements Reg.IV(a) Player bats out of order 6.07(a-c) Mandatory play Reg.IV(i) Players arriving late may be added 4.01 Set position Players arriving late may be added to 4.04 Definition BB-8.01(b) Players order of appearance 6.01(a-b) May not go into from windup position BB-8.01(a) Proper sequence for exchanging 4.01(a-c) Pitcher does not stop BB-8.05(m) Shall be exchanged at plate meeting 4.01(a-c) Pitcher may pitch, step off or throw to base BB-8.01(b) Shall be followed, except for substitutions 4.04 Pitcher must come to complete stop (I/J/S) BB-8.01(b) Umpire is in charge of game once home team lineup received 4.01(d) Pitcher need not come to complete stop (M/M) BB-8.01(b) Umpire's copy is the official one 4.01(c) Stretch prior to assuming BB-8.01(b) Unannounced substitution 3.08(a).2 Shoe Batting out of order Metal spikes or cleats 1.11(h-i), 9.06 At-bat legalized 6.07(c) Nothing attached to other than toe plate 1.11(g) Detected after at-bat completed 6.07(b) Removable cleats 1.11(h).AR Detected after next batter pitched to 6.07(c) Toe plate 1.11(g) Detected before at-bat completed 6.07(a) Shoulder patch, Little League 1.11(a).2 Illegal pitch 6.07(b) Signs No penalty in Tee-ball 6.07.NOTE Base coaches must remain in coaches' box 4.05(c) 6.07(b) Pitcher must take while on pitcher's plate BB-8.01 Penalty 6.07(b) To incite spectators 4.06(1) Pitch thrown to next batter 6.07(c) Situations not covered by rules 9.01(c) Proper batter called out 6.07(b).1 Size Runner advances Base 1.06 On balk 6.07(b).NOTE Home plate 1.05 On base on balls 6.07(b).2 Sleeve See Uniform

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Runner (Cont'd) Batting out of order (Cont'd) Misses base 7.04.NOTE, 7.10(b) Runner advances (Cont'd) Must immediately advance or retreat AST-SB-3.d, SB-7.08(a).5 On error 6.07(b).2 Must retouch bases in reverse order 7.02 On hit 6.07(b).2 Must return if interference is called 2.00 INTERFERENCE On illegal pitch 6.07(b).NOTE Must touch bases in order 7.02 On passed ball 6.07(b).NOTE Obstruction On stolen base 6.07(b).NOTE On runner being played upon 7.06(a) On wild pitch 6.07(b).NOTE On runner not being played upon 7.06(b) Scorekeeper shall not call attention to 6.07.NOTE Out for batter's interference 7.09(g) Stolen base 6.07(b) Out on interference 7.09.PENALTY Umpire shall not call attention to 6.07.NOTE Overrunning or over-sliding first base 7.08(c).EX, 7.08(j), 7.10(c) Wild pitch 6.07(b) Overrunning or over-sliding first base (base on balls) 7.08(c).AR.1 BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution) BB-1.10 Passes preceding runner 4.11(c).AR, 7.08(h) Bench Pitch lodges in equipment 5.09(g) At least one adult required on 4.05(b), Reg.XIV(d) Pitch touches batter 5.09(a) Batter starts toward 7.08(j) Pitch touches runner in strike zone 6.05(m) Coach leaves during altercation 9.01(e), AST-17 Pitch touches runner while trying to score 6.05(m), BB-5.09(h) Fencing required 1.08 Preceding runner entitled to base 7.03 Fielder falls into 7.04(b) Preceding runner fails to touch or retouch base 7.12 Inactive players must be on 3.17 Preceding, interference 6.05(l) Manager leaves during altercation 9.01(e), AST-17 Refuses to advance 4.09(b) Minimum distance from baselines 1.08 Retouch missed base during dead ball 7.10(b).AR.2 Not more than two coaches allowed 2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT, 3.17 Runs bases in reverse order 7.08(i) Occupants show violent disapproval of umpire's call 4.08 Runs out of baseline to avoid tag 7.08(a).1 Only eligible players, managers and coaches permitted on 3.17 Slides head-first while advancing 7.08(a).4 Player leaves during altercation 9.01(e), AST-17 Special pinch 7.14, AST-10(g), AST-BB-3.d, AST-SB-3.e Positions 1.08 Starts toward bench 7.08(j-k), 7.10(d) Runner starts toward 7.08(j-k), 7.10(d) Substitute, unannounced 3.08(a).4 Umpire may clear bench 4.08 Tagged before reaching base 7.08(e) BPF (Bat Performance Factor) SB-1.10 Tagged while off base 7.08(c) Bunt Touched by ball deflected by infielder 5.09(f).NOTE Foul on third strike 6.05(c) Touched by fair ball 5.09(f) Must be called a strike if bat is not removed from zone SB-2.00 BUNT Touched by fair ball after passes fielder 6.09(c) Not a strike if batter does not attempt contact BB-2.00 BUNT.AR Touched by fair ball before passes fielder 6.08(d), 7.08(f), 7.09(k) Not an infield fly 2.00 INFIELD FLY Touched by infield fly while off base 7.08(f).NOTE.1 Pitch intentionally met 2.00 BUNT Touched by infield fly while on base 7.08(f).EX Buttons See Uniform Two runners occupying base 7.03 Called game Umpire interferes with catcher's throw 5.09(b) Before becomes regulation 4.10(d) Unannounced substitution 3.08(a).4 Home team takes lead 4.11(c).NOTE Runners Mandatory 30 minute wait 3.10(b) Awarded one base Regulation 4.10(c-d) If stealing 7.04(c) Shortened by weather, light failure, etc. 4.10, 4.10(a), AST-13 Awarded one base only if forced 5.09(a) Umpire suspends play 4.11(d) Running lane Cap

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Cap (Cont'd) Runner (Cont'd) Fielder touches fair ball with 7.05(b) Batter hit by pitch 5.09(a), 6.08(b) Fielder touches pitched ball with 7.05(j) Batter hit by pitch not entitling to award 6.08(b).AR Fielder touches thrown ball with 7.05(d) Batter intentionally deflects foul ball 6.05(h), 7.09(b) Thrown by fielder 7.05(a) Batter interferes with play at plate 7.08(g), 7.09(c) Used in catch 2.00 CATCH Batting helmet required 1.16 Used to touch batted ball 7.05(b) Courtesy runner prohibited 3.04 Used to touch pitched 7.05(j) Does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder with ball 7.08(a).3 Used to touch throw 7.05(d) Dropped ball SB-8.07(a) Worn by managers and coaches 1.11(i) Fails to retouch base after catch 7.08(d), 7.10(a) Casts prohibited on field 1.11(k) Fails to touch awarded base BB-8.05.AR Catch Fails to touch base 7.04.NOTE, 7.10(b) Ball dropped in act of making a throw 2.00 CATCH Fails to touch home plate 7.08(k), 7.10(d) Cannot use cap, protector, pocket or uniform 2.00 CATCH Fair ball touches fielder 7.04(a) Definition 2.00 CATCH Fielder falls into stands or dugout after catch 7.04(b) Fielder falls into stands or dugout after 7.04(b) Flying start prohibited 7.10(a) Infielder intentionally drops 6.05(k) Following runner out when tagged when two on a base 7.03 Intentional release 2.00 CATCH Force re-instated if runner retreats across base 7.08(e) Involving more than one fielder 2.00 CATCH Force removed if following runner out 7.08(e) Not a catch if Force removed when runner touches base 7.08(e) Ball touches offensive player or umpire 2.00 CATCH Forced to advance 7.04(a) Cap, pocket or uniform used 2.00 CATCH Foul ball 5.09(e) Player drops ball following collision 2.00 CATCH Head-first slide 7.08(a).4 Player falls into stands after catch 5.10(f) Hit by pitch while trying to score 6.05(m), BB-5.09(h) Player falls over fence after catch 5.10(f) Home run 7.05(a) Player steps into dead ball territory after catch 5.10(f) Intentional interference with double play 7.09(f) Runner fails to retouch base after catch 7.08(d), 7.10(a) Interference by preceding 6.05(l) Runners may advance when ball first touched 2.00 CATCH, Interferes after being put out 7.09(e) 7.08(d).NOTE Interferes with fielder 7.08(b), 7.09(j) Runners may leave base when ball first touched 2.00 CATCH Interferes with thrown ball 7.08(b), 7.09(j) Voluntary release 2.00 CATCH Leaves base early Catcher Ball does not leave infield BB-7.13(c) Balk 4.03(a), BB-8.05(k) Batter does not hit ball BB-7.13(a) Ball lodges in equipment 5.09(g) Batter hits ball BB-7.13(b) Batter interferes with 6.06(c), 6.06(c).2, 7.09(a) No pitch SB-8.04(b) Blocks plate illegally 2.00 OBSTRUCTION, 7.06(a) Runner is out AST-SB-3.d, SB-7.08(a).5 Cannot pitch after catching four or more innings BB-Reg.VI(a) Umpire shall throw flag BB-7.13.NOTE.1 Chest protector required 1.17 BB-7.13(c) Considered infielder for infield fly 2.00 INFIELD FLY Loses right to base 7.01 Cup required 1.17 May advance after foul ball caught 7.08(d).NOTE Glove 1.12 May advance on infield fly 2.00 INFIELD FLY Helmet required 1.17 May advance when fly ball first touched 2.00 CATCH, 7.08(d).NOTE In position, defined SB-8.01(i).AR May leave base when fly ball first touched 2.00 CATCH Interferes during squeeze play 7.07 May not return to previous base 7.01 Interferes with batter 6.08(c), 7.04(c), 7.07 Missed base, following runner scores 7.10(b).AR.1

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Reverse (Cont'd) Catcher (Cont'd) Making travesty of game 7.08(i) Interferes with batter before pitch BB-6.08(c).AR.2 Required 7.02, 7.10(b) Leaves box during intentional base on balls 4.03(a), BB-8.05(k) To confuse defense 7.08(i) May wear 's or fielder's glove SB-1.12 Rings See Jewelry Mitt 1.12 Rosin Must be in position to receive pitch SB-8.01(i) Applied to ball 3.02, BB-8.02(a).NOTE, SB-8.02(a).1 Outside catcher's box SB-8.04(c) Applied to glove BB-8.02(a).NOTE, SB-8.02(a).1 Pitcher cannot play after pitching 41 pitches AST-BB-4(d).NOTE, May be applied to hand 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, BB-8.02(a).NOTE, BB-Reg.VI(c) SB-8.02(a).1 Shall be in catcher's box 4.03(a), BB-8.05(k) Rubber, pitcher's See Pitcher's plate Shin guards required 1.17 Rule book Skullcap prohibited 1.17 Must be present at site AST-3 Throat guard required 1.17 Rules, situations not covered by 9.01(c) Umpire interferes with catcher's throw 5.09(b) Run Catcher's box 10-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Catcher outside SB-8.04(c) 15-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Catcher shall be in 4.03(a), BB-8.05(k) Does not score if third out is on Dimensions 1.04 BR before first base 4.09(a).EX.1 Catcher's helmet Preceding runner missing base 4.09(a).EX.3, 7.12 Hockey-style permitted 1.17.AR Runner forced to advance 4.09(a).EX.2 Hockey-style requires throat guard 1.17.AR Fifteen-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 May not be painted or have stickers 1.17 How one scores 4.09(a), 5.06 Must have dangling throat guard 1.17 Number scored at completion of game 4.11 Must have NOCSAE stamp 1.17 Runner from third and BR must advance to end game 4.09(b) Skullcap prohibited 1.17 Ten-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Catcher's interference 6.08(c) Runner Catcher's mask See Catcher's helmet Abandons baseline 7.08(a).2 Catcher's mitt 1.12 Acquires base 7.01 Cellular phones 3.17 Advanced by improper batter 6.07(b).2 Charge, admission Reg.XI Advances past base awarded 7.06(b).NOTE.1 Cigarettes prohibited Reg.XIV(e) Advances without liability to be put out 7.04(a) Cleats See Shoe Assisted by base coach 7.09(h) Coach Awarded four bases 7.05(a) Assumes responsibilities of manager 2.00 MANAGER Awarded one base 7.04(b), 7.05(h-j), 7.07 At least one adult required 2.00 COACH Awarded one base only if forced 7.04(a) Casts prohibited on field 1.11(k) Awarded three bases 7.05(b-c) Causes illegal pitch or balk 4.06(3) Awarded two bases 6.09(e-g), 7.05(d-g) Derogatory language 4.06(2) Balk 5.09(c) Distracts batter 4.06(4) Ball slips from pitcher's hand SB-8.07(a) Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game 4.07 Base breaks loose from its position 1.06.NOTE.1, 7.08(c).AR.2, Ejected, must leave field 4.07 7.08(c).AR.3 Ejected, pre-game and post-game 4.07 Base tagged before reaching 7.08(e) Ejected, suspended for at least next game 4.07 Bat touches ball second time 6.05(g) Ejection 5.10(g) Batter becomes 6.04, 6.09 Incites spectators 4.06(1)

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Coach (Cont'd) Protest (Cont'd) Leaves position during altercation 9.01(e), AST-17 Tournament May be on field in Minors and Tee-ball Reg.XIV(d) Forfeits AST-A.NOTE.1 May not warm up pitcher 3.09, Reg.XIV(f) Must be made before next play (playing rules) AST-A.NOTE.2 Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times 4.05(b) Must be made before umpires leave field Not more than two allowed 2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT, 3.17 Ineligible pitcher AST-B Shall not address/mingle with spectators 3.09 Ineligible player AST-C Shall not object to judgment call 9.02(a) Mandatory play AST-A.NOTE.3 Shall not sit in stands 3.09 Umpires shall consult 4.19(c) Unsportsmanlike conduct Reg.XIV(a) Violation of playing rules 4.19(a), AST-A Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators 4.06(2) Protest committee 4.19(f) Youths 2.00 COACH Quick Pitch Color Balk BB-8.05(e) Pitcher's glove 1.15(a) Definition 2.00 QUICK RETURN Commercialization Reg.XIII Illegal pitch BB-8.05(e), SB-8.05(c) Concussions Reg.III(d).NOTE.3 Intent to catch batter off guard 2.00 QUICK RETURN Conduct, unsportsmanlike Reg.XIV(a) Is illegal 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Conference Quick Return Defensive 8.06 Definition 2.00 QUICK RETURN Manager requests "Time" for 5.10(d) Intent to catch batter off guard 2.00 QUICK RETURN Only one offensive conference per inning 5.10(d) Rain See Weather Conflicting decisions by umpire 9.04(c) Re-entry Continuous batting order Designated hitter SR-3.03(a), SR-3.03(c) Allowed at all levels 4.04 Multiple substitution 3.03.NOTE.2 Free substitution if using 4.04 Must re-enter in original position in batting order AST-10(i) Required at Minor level and below 4.04 Of starting player 3.03, AST-10(b), AST-10(i) Courtesy runner prohibited 3.04 Of substitute player 3.03, AST-10(b), AST-10(i) Crow hop SB-2.00 CROW HOP, SB-8.01(r) Player ejected not eligible for 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, AST-10(a) Curfew Reg.X(a) Regulation game 4.10, 4.10(a), AST-13 Darkness Report Causes game to be suspended 4.12 Ejections 9.05(a-b) Makes further play impossible 5.10(a) Forfeit 4.18 Umpire to order lights on 4.14 Protest 4.19(e) Day Rest Innings per, Pitcher SB-Reg.VI(b) Mandatory, pitcher AST-4(e), SB-Reg.VI(b) Pitcher, innings per SB-Reg.VI(b) Retouch Dead ball After foul ball not caught 5.09(f) Appeal not allowed during 7.10(b) After infield fly 2.00 INFIELD FLY Awards during 5.02 Flying start prohibited 7.10(a) Balk 5.09(c), BB-8.05, BB-8.05.PENALTY Legal following first touch of fly ball 7.08(d).NOTE Ball becomes dead when... 5.09(a-h) Preceding runner fails to 7.12 Bat touches ball second time 6.05(g) Runner fails to, after catch 7.08(d), 7.10(a) Batter hit by pitch 5.09(a), 6.08(b), 6.08(b).AR Runner must retouch bases in reverse order 7.02, 7.10(b) Batter hits ball with foot out of box 5.09(d) Runner shall retouch bases in reverse order 7.02 Batter intentionally deflects foul ball 6.05(h), 7.09(b) Reverse base running

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Player (Cont'd) Dead ball (Cont'd) Shall not object to judgment call 9.02(a) Bunted foul on third strike 2.00 STRIKE Shall not sit in stands 3.09 Catcher interferes with batter 7.07 Shall wear identical, numbered uniforms 1.11(a).1 Catcher outside catcher's box SB-8.04(c) Starter may re-enter once AST-10(i) Darkness 5.10(a) Starter re-entry 3.03, AST-10(b) Ejection 5.10(g) Steps into dead ball territory 5.10(f) Fair ball touches runner or umpire 5.09(f) Substitute Fair ball touches two runners 7.08(f).NOTE.2 May not re-enter AST-10(i) Fan interference 3.16 Substitute re-entry 3.03, AST-10(b) Foul ball not caught 5.09(e) Substitute, unannounced 3.08 Illegal pitch 5.09(c), BB-8.05.PENALTY Team cannot field nine players 4.16 Infielder intentionally drops fly ball 6.05(k) Tee-ball may use more than nine 1.01 Injury to player 5.10(c) Unannounced substitution 3.08 Injury to umpire 5.10(c) Unsportsmanlike conduct Reg.XIV(a) Intentional interference with double play 7.09(f-g) Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators 4.06(2) Interference 2.00 INTERFERENCE, 3.15, 7.09.PENALTY Visit to pitcher not charged to evaluate player injury 8.06.AR.1 Light failure 5.10(b) Players Manager requests "Time" for conference 5.10(d) Number per team Reg.III(a) No appeal during 7.10, 7.10.NOTE.2 Pool No appeals during 5.02 Players Reg.V(c) No bases to be run 5.02 Position No runner may be put out 5.02 Bases 1.06 Obstruction 7.06(a) Home plate 1.05 Pitch goes out of play 7.05(h) Player leaves during altercation 9.01(e), AST-17 Pitch lodges in equipment 5.09(g) Protest Pitch touches batter 2.00 STRIKE, 5.09(a) Committee 4.19(f) Pitch touches runner in strike zone 6.05(m) Does not apply to regulations 4.19.NOTE.1 Pitch touches runner trying to score BB-5.09(h) Equipment not basis for 4.19(a), AST-A Pitcher delivers during SB-8.04(a) Illegal substitution AST-10(f) Pitcher must be on plate to resume play 5.11 Ineligible pitcher Player falls into stands 5.10(f) Regular season BB-Reg.VI(h), SB-Reg.VI(e) Resuming play 5.11 Tournament AST-B Runner leaves base early AST-SB-3.d, SB-7.08(a).5, SB-7.13 Ineligible player Runner leaves early SB-8.04(b) Tournament AST-C Runner makes travesty of game 7.08(i) Ineligible player or pitcher 4.19(d) Runner may go directly back to original base 7.02 Interpretation of playing rules 4.19(a), AST-A Runner may not retouch missed base 7.10(b).AR.2 Judgment calls not protestable 4.19(a), AST-A Runner touched by fair ball 7.08(f) Minor division 4.19(g) Spectator interference 3.16 Must be made before next play 4.19(c) Squeeze play 7.07, BB-5.09(h) Must be made before umpires leave field (ineligible player/pitcher) 4.19(d) Throw goes out of play 7.05(g) Only manager has right to protest 4.19(b) Throw hits slanting part of backstop 7.05(g) Pitch count AST-BB-4(h-i), BB-Reg.VI(h) Umpire calls "Time" 3.12, 5.02, 5.10 Procedure for 4.19(c-d), AST-A Umpire consults with manager 5.10(e) Tee-ball, no protests 4.19(h) Umpire examines ball 5.10(e)

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Dead ball (Cont'd) Player (Cont'd) Umpire interferes with catcher's throw 5.09(b) Conditions for re-entry AST-10(b), AST-10(i) Umpire orders person off field 5.10(g) Cup required for catcher 1.17 Umpire shall call time only for reasons listed 5.10(h) Declining to move to Major division Reg.VIII(b) Weather 5.10(a) Defensive, protective 1.16 Dead ball area Derogatory language 4.06(2) Definition 2.00 DEAD BALL AREA Distracts batter 4.06(4) Defense Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game 4.07 Any other player(s) may be included in visit to pitcher 8.06(d) Ejected, must leave field 4.07 Any player may be included in visit to pitcher AST-7 Ejected, not eligible for re-entry 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, AST-10(a) Protective helmets 1.16 Ejected, pre-game and post-game 4.07 Defensive team Ejected, suspended for at least next game 4.07 Errs during appeal 7.10 Ejection 5.10(g) May take appeal that gives it best advantage 7.10.NOTE.1 Falls into stands 5.10(f) Must appeal before leaving fair territory 7.10.NOTE.1 Glove 1.12, 1.13, 1.14 Delay of game Ill or injured 4.04 Batter leaves batters box 6.02(c), AST-3.a Incites spectators 4.06(1) Pitcher BB-8.05(h), SB-8.01(v) Ineligible, may be protested Pitcher throws to other fielders 8.02(b) Tournament AST-C Team delays game 4.15(6) Ineligible, protest 4.19(d) Delayed dead ball Injury 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, 5.10(c), 8.06.AR.1, AST-10(a), AST-8 Balk during throw to base BB-8.05.AR Intentional damage to ball 3.02 Obstruction 7.06(b) Jewelry prohibited 1.11(j) Runner assisted by base coach 7.09(h) Leaves bench during altercation 9.01(e), AST-17 Designated hitter Leaves position during altercation 9.01(e), AST-17 Declared at start of game SR-3.03(a) May stand anywhere in fair territory 4.03(c) During All-Star Tournament AST-10(h) Multiple substitution 3.03.NOTE.2 Player not in batting order SR-3.03(b) Must be eligible and in uniform to be on bench 3.17 Re-entry SR-3.03(a), SR-3.03(c) Must be in bench when not active 2.00 BENCH OR DUGOUT, 3.17 Substitution SR-3.03(c) Must present proof of age Reg.IV(b) Dimensions Must re-enter in original position in batting order AST-10(i) Ball 1.09, AST-1 Must start in fair territory 4.03 Base 1.06 Non-competitive minors may use more than nine 1.01 Base coach's box 1.04 Ordered off field 5.10(g) Baseball 1.09, AST-1 Play on unannounced substitution 3.08(b) Bat 1.10 Pool Reg.V(c) Catcher's box 1.04 Protest for ineligible 4.19(d) Catcher's mitt 1.12 Removal from team Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2 First baseman's mitt 1.13 Removed as a pitcher may not return (M/M) BB-3.03(c) Glove 1.12, 1.13, 1.14 Removes batting helmet 1.16.AR Home plate 1.05 Residency Reg.II Of field 1.04 School Reg.II Pitcher's plate 1.07 Selection of Reg.V Softball 1.09, AST-1 Shall be on bench except when... Reg.XIV(b) Disengaging from pitcher's plate Shall not address/mingle with spectators 3.09

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Pitching motion (Cont'd) Disengaging from pitcher's plate (Cont'd) Stop or reversal of SB-8.01(n) Hands must be dropped BB-8.01 Windmill SB-8.01(o) Set position BB-8.01(b) Pivot foot Windup position BB-8.01(a) Crow hop SB-2.00 CROW HOP, SB-8.01(r) Distance Definition 2.00 PIVOT FOOT To backstop 1.04 Disengaging from pitcher's plate BB-8.01(e) To fence 1.04 Disengaging from set position BB-8.01(b) Donut, batting Disengaging from windup position BB-8.01(a) Use prohibited BB-1.10.NOTE.2, SB-1.10.NOTE.1 In set position BB-8.01(b) Double first base 7.15 In windup position BB-8.01(a) Double play Leaping SB-2.00 LEAPING, SB-8.01(s) Batter intentionally interferes with 7.09(g) Lifts off ground SB-8.01(s) Definition 2.00 DOUBLE PLAY May drag off pitcher's plate SB-8.01(s) Force 2.00 DOUBLE PLAY May turn or slide across pitcher's plate SB-8.01(h) Preceding runner interferes 6.05(l) Must be in contact with pitcher's plate SB-8.05(a) Reverse 2.00 DOUBLE PLAY Must be on top of pitching plate SB-8.01(d) Runner intentionally interferes with 7.09(f) Must remain in contact with pitcher's plate SB-8.01(g-h) Runner off base touched by infield fly 7.08(f).NOTE.1 Must step off plate while making appeal SB-7.10 Doubleheaders 4.13, Reg.VII(d), SB-Reg.VI(e).3 Not in contact with pitcher's plate 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Dropped ball Plate meeting Applies before and during delivery SB-8.07(a) Before the start of the game 4.01, 4.01(a-b), 9.03(d).1 Definition 2.00 DROPPED BALL Plate umpire Penalty SB-8.07(a) Calls balls and strikes 9.04(a).1 Dropped third strike Calls fair and foul balls 9.04(a).2 Batter enters dead ball territory 6.05(b).AR Duties 9.04(a) Batter enters dugout 6.05(b).AR Informs official scorer of lineup changes 9.04(a).4 Batter out (Minors) 6.05(b) Makes all decisions on batters 9.04(a).3 Batter starts for bench 6.05(b).AR Positioned behind catcher 9.04(a) Pitch lodges in umpire's mask 7.05(i) Play When batter is out (I/J/S/Majors) 6.05(b) Appeal must be made before 6.07(b).NOTE, 7.08(d), 7.10 When batter may run 6.09(b) Balk considered a play 7.10 Dugout See Bench First play by 7.05(g) E-Cigarettes prohibited Reg.XIV(e) On unannounced substitution 3.08(b) Eight-foot circle rule AST-SB-3.d, SB-7.08(a).5 Pitcher must be on plate to resume play 5.11 Ejection Umpire calls "Play" 3.12, 5.02 Altered bat 6.06(d), AST-3.b Umpire suspends 4.11(d) Arguing balls and strikes 9.02(a) Player Dead ball 5.10(g) Arriving late may be added to lineup 4.01 Delay of game 8.02(b) Athletic supporters required for males 1.17 Derogatory language 4.06(2) Award to injured 5.10(c).1 During play 9.01(d), AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Bats out of order 6.07(a-c) Effective at end of play 9.01(d), AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Casts prohibited on field 1.11(k) Illegal bat 6.06(d), AST-3.b Causes illegal pitch or balk 4.06(3) Individual may not be present at facility for next game 4.07 Concussion Reg.III(d).NOTE.3 Individual may not participate in pre-game or post-game 4.07

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Ejection (Cont'd) Pitcher (Cont'd) Individual must appear before board 9.05(c) Tournament (Cont'd) Individual must leave field 4.07 May not pitch elsewhere during AST-4(b) Individual suspended for at least next game 4.07 Tournament rules AST-4 Inducing balk 4.06 Two revolutions of arm SB-8.01(o) Intentional damage to ball 3.02 Unannounced substitution 3.08(a).1 Intentional illegal pitch 8.02(b) Underhand delivery SB-8.01(a), SB-8.01(p) Language 9.01(d), AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Undershirt color 1.11(a).3 Less than nine eligible players remaining 4.16 Visit may be at mound 8.06, AST-7 Penalty 9.05(c) Visit not charged to evaluate injury 8.06.AR.1 Pitcher defaces ball BB-8.02(a).5, SB-8.02(a).3 Visit not charged when changed 8.06.AR.1 Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter BB-8.02(c) Visits per batter 8.06(c) Player ejected not eligible for re-entry 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, AST-10(a) Visits to, by manager 8.06, AST-7 Report to league 9.05(a-b) Warm-up pitches BB-8.03, SB-8.03(a) Team cannot field nine players 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, AST-10(a) White undershirts BB-1.11(a).3 Unsportsmanlike conduct 4.06, 4.08, 9.01(d), 9.03(d).4, 9.05(b), Windmill motion SB-8.01(o) AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Windup position BB-8.01(a) Eligibility Wiping hand 8.02(a).1 Majors and up must attend tryouts Reg.IV(f) Wristbands 1.11(a).3, SB-1.15(c), SB-8.02(a).2 Officials to take steps to avoid protests 4.19.NOTE.2 Pitcher's mound Out-of-boundary Reg.IV(h) Manager may visit pitcher at 8.06 Pitcher BB-Reg.VI(a), SB-Reg.VI(b), SB-Reg.VI(e).4 Manager may visit pitcher at) AST-7 Pitcher, after forfeit SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Pitcher's plate Pitcher, in Dimensions 1.07 I/J/S SB-Reg.VI(e).3 Disengaging SB-8.01(g) M/M SB-Reg.VI(e).3 Distance from home plate 1.07 Pitcher, in suspended games 4.11(e), 4.12, BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2, Height above ground 1.04 BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3, SB-Reg.VI(e).1, SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Pitcher drops ball while on BB-8.05(j), SB-8.01(u) Player ejected not eligible for re-entry 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, AST-10(a) Pitcher lifts foot off SB-8.01(h) President must certify Reg.IV(c) Pitcher makes pitching motion not in contact with BB-8.05(g), Requests for waivers Reg.IV(j) BB-8.05(i) Equipment Pitcher may drag foot off SB-8.01(s) Batting helmet 1.16 Pitcher must start in contact with 4.03(b) Catcher's helmet 1.17 Pitcher on or astride without ball BB-8.05(i), SB-8.01(j) Catcher's mitt 1.12 Pitcher shall take signs on BB-8.01, SB-8.01(e) Cellular phones 3.17 Pitcher steps back off of BB-8.01(e) Chest protector 1.17 Stepping back SB-8.01(g) Dangling throat guard recommended for umpire 9.01(a).NOTE Tee-ball, pitcher must keep both feet on BB-8.01(g) Electronic, use restricted 3.17 Pitcher's rubber See Pitcher's plate Fielder touches fair ball with detached 7.05(b) Pitching motion Fielder touches pitched ball with detached 7.05(j) Additional revolution of arm SB-8.01(t) First baseman's mitt 1.13 Follow-through SB-8.01(q) Glove Hand not farther from body than elbow SB-8.01(p) Pitcher's 1.15(b) Pitcher removes hand from ball SB-8.01(k), SB-8.01(m) Glove, catcher's 1.12 Start of SB-8.01(l)

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Pitcher (Cont'd) Equipment (Cont'd) Need not come to complete stop in set position (M/M) BB-8.01(b) Glove, fielder's 1.14 Neoprene sleeves BB-1.11(a).3 Glove, pitcher's 1.15(a) No limit per game BB-Reg.VI(a) Not basis for protest 4.19(a), AST-A No limit per week SB-Reg.VI(e).4 Offensive team to remove all from field 3.14 On or astride pitcher's plate without ball SB-8.01(j) Required for umpire 9.01(a).NOTE On or astride plate without ball BB-8.05(i) Shin guards 1.17 Pitches intentionally damaged ball 3.02 Throat guard 1.17 Pitching in consecutive games AST-BB-4(f), BB-Reg.VI(d) Thrown ball touched with detached 7.05(d) Pitching in more than one game a day 4.12 Umpire should inspect 3.01(a) Pitching in more than one game per day AST-BB-4(g) Walkie-talkies 3.17 Pivot foot must be in contact with pitcher's plate SB-8.01(g), SB-8.05(a) Error Pivot foot not contacting plate 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH During appeal 7.10 Pivot foot on top of pitching plate SB-8.01(d) During double play 2.00 DOUBLE PLAY Position SB-8.01(c) Following balk or illegal pitch BB-8.01(d), BB-8.02(a).1, Protest for ineligible 4.19(d) BB-8.05.PENALTY Quick Pitch BB-8.05(e), SB-8.05(c) When runner leaves early BB-7.13(b) Removed as a pitcher may not return (M/M) BB-3.03(c) While improper batter at bat 6.07(b) Removes hand from ball SB-8.01(k), SB-8.01(m) 4.10(b) Removes hand from ball without pitching (I/J/S) BB-8.05(l) Fair ball Replacement must pitch to at least one batter 3.05(b) Bat touches second time 6.05(g) Requests replacement ball 3.01(e).3 Batter hits 6.09(a) Rest limit reached during at-bat BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION Deflected by infielder 5.09(f).NOTE Rest, mandatory AST-4(e), BB-Reg.VI(d), SB-Reg.VI(b) Depends on ball position, not foot position 2.00 FAIR BALL Returning to the mound SB-3.03(c), SB-Reg.VI(c) Fielder deflects ball out of play 6.09(g) Rubs ball on glove, person or clothing BB-8.02(a).4 Fielder deflects home run 7.05(a) Set position BB-8.01(b) Fielder throws glove 7.05(c) Shall not intentionally illegal pitch 8.02(b) Foul infield fly bounces fair 2.00 INFIELD FLY Shall take legal position when delivering pitch 4.03(b) Hit over fence 6.09(d) Shall take signs while on pitcher's plate BB-8.01, SB-8.01(e) Hit with foot out of box 5.09(d) Shoulders must be aligned with first and third base SB-8.01(c) Leaves playing area 6.09(d-f), 7.05(a), 7.05(f) Spitball BB-8.02(a).6 Plate umpire calls 9.04(a).2 Spits on ball BB-8.02(a).3 Sticks in fence 7.05(f) Starter must pitch to at least one batter 3.05(a) Touched with detached equipment 7.05(b) Starts and stops delivery BB-8.05(a) Touches base 2.00 FAIR BALL Step backwards SB-8.01(g) Touches batter 6.05(f) Steps back off pitcher's plate BB-8.01(e) Touches runner after passing fielder 6.09(c) Stop or reversal of pitching motion SB-8.01(n) Touches runner before passing fielder 6.08(d), 7.09(k) Substitute, unannounced 3.08(a).1 Touches runner or umpire 5.09(f) T-shirt color 1.11(a).3 Touches umpire after passing fielder 6.09(c) Tee-ball, must keep both feet on pitcher's plate BB-8.01(g) Touches umpire before passing fielder 6.08(d) Throws ball out of play 7.05(h) Fair territory Throws one warm-up pitch 3.08(a).1 All bases are in... 2.00 FAIR TERRITORY Throws to unoccupied base BB-8.05(d) Batter drops bat in 6.05(g) Tournament Definition 1.04

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Fair territory (Cont'd) Pitcher (Cont'd) Foul lines are in... 1.04, 2.00 FAIR TERRITORY Ineligible, removed after warm-up 4.19.AR, BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.1, Home plate is in... 2.00 FAIR TERRITORY SB-Reg.VI(e) Player may stand anywhere in 4.03(c) Ineligible, shall be removed from mound 4.19(d) Players must start in 4.03 Injury 8.06.AR.1, BB-8.03 Fake tag See Obstruction Innings per day SB-Reg.VI(b) Fans Intentional damage to ball 3.02 Interference 2.00 INTERFERENCE, 3.16 Intentionally pitches at batter BB-8.02(c) Manager, coach or player incites 4.06(1) Items on hands/wrists/arms 1.11(a).3 On field 9.01(f) Items worn on arm SB-1.15(c), SB-8.02(a).2 Fees Reg.XIII Leaving the mound BB-Reg.VI(b) Fence Lifts foot off pitcher's plate SB-8.01(h) Bench must be protected by 1.08 Limit of 5 per game Fair ball goes under 7.05(f) Does not apply in AST AST-4(a) Fair ball passes through 6.09(f-g) Regular season SB-Reg.VI(d) Fair ball sticks in 7.05(f) Makes or fakes play while in 8-foot circle AST-SB-3.d, SB-7.08(a).5 Field Makes pitching motion not in contact with plate BB-8.05(g), BB-8.05(i) Dead ball area 2.00 DEAD BALL AREA Manager/coach may not warm up... 3.09, Reg.XIV(f) Dimensions 1.04 Mandatory rest AST-4(e), BB-Reg.VI(d), SB-Reg.VI(b) Game coordinator judge of fitness after game begins 9.03(d).5 Maximum pitches per day AST-BB-4(d), BB-Reg.VI(c) Game coordinator shall not call game for at least 30 minutes 9.03(d).5 Maximum visits per game 8.06(b), AST-7 Layout 1.04 Maximum visits per inning 8.06(a), AST-7 Lines are part of batter's box 6.03.AR May not pitch elsewhere during Tournament AST-4(b) Managers shall agree on fitness before game 3.10(a) May not pitch in more than one game per day (M/M) BB-Reg.VI(k) Offensive team to remove all equipment 3.14 May not pitch in second game in day if threw 31+ pitches in firstBB-Reg.VI(k) game (I/J/S) Persons permitted on Reg.XIV(b) May pitch in up to two games per day (I/J/S) BB-Reg.VI(k) Recommended orientation 1.04 May step backwards before hands come together SB-8.01(g) Running lane 6.05(j) May take one step SB-8.01(h) Skinned SB-1.07.NOTE May throw to base BB-8.01(c) Umpire shall not call game for at least 30 minutes 3.10(b) May throw to base from pitcher's plate BB-8.01(a-b) Umpire sole judge of fitness after game begins 3.10(b) May use rosin bag BB-8.02(a).NOTE, SB-8.02(a).1 Unauthorized persons on 3.15 Moving to another position 3.03(c), AST-SB-4(d), BB-Reg.VI(b), Field umpire SB-Reg.VI(c) Duties 9.04(b) Moving to another position (I/J/S) AST-10(h) Fielder Must be in contact with pitcher's plate when delivering pitch 4.03(b) Deflects ball Must choose which arm with which to pitch BB-8.01(f) Bounding ball, over fence 6.09(g) Must come to complete stop in set position (I/J/S) BB-8.01(b) Fly ball, over fence 6.09(h) Must face batter BB-8.05(f) Fly ball, with thrown equipment 7.05(a) Must pitch to at least one batter 3.05(a-b) Into umpire or runner 6.09(c) Must pitch within 20 seconds BB-8.04, SB-8.01(v) Deflects fly ball over fence 7.05(f) Must present ball in front of body SB-8.01(f) Distracts batter 4.06(4) Must step ahead of throw to base BB-8.01(c) Glove 1.14 Must step off plate while making appeal SB-7.10 In act of fielding thrown ball 2.00 OBSTRUCTION Must step off with pivot foot BB-8.01(a) Intentionally drops fly ball 6.05(k) Must take sign with hands separated SB-8.01(e)

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Pitcher (Cont'd) Fielder (Cont'd) Cannot play catcher after pitching 41 pitches AST-BB-4(d).NOTE, May allow ball to fall untouched 6.05(k).AR BB-Reg.VI(c) Substitute, unannounced 3.08(a).3 Catcher cannot pitch after catching four or more innings BB-Reg.VI(a) Throws ball out of play 7.05(g) Considered infielder for infield fly 2.00 INFIELD FLY Throws glove, cap, etc. 7.05(a), 7.05(c), 7.05(e) Defaces ball BB-8.02(a).5, SB-8.02(a).3 Touches fair ball with detached equipment 7.05(b) Delays game 8.02(b), BB-8.04, BB-8.05(h), SB-8.01(v) Touches pitched ball with detached equipment 7.05(j) Delivers during dead ball SB-8.04(a) Touches thrown ball with detached equipment 7.05(d) Delivers pitch 5.03 Unannounced substitution 3.08(a).3 Delivery of pitch constitutes inning AST-4(c), SB-Reg.VI(b) Fifteen-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Disengages from pitcher's plate BB-8.01(e) Firearms prohibited Reg.XIV(e) Disengaging pitching plate SB-8.01(g) First base Does not stop in set position BB-8.05(m) Batter out if tagged before 6.05(i) Dropped ball SB-8.07(a) Batter outside running lane 6.05(j) Drops ball BB-8.05(j), SB-8.01(u) Completely within infield 1.06 Eligibility BB-Reg.VI(a), SB-Reg.VI(b), SB-Reg.VI(e).4 Double 7.15 Eligibility after forfeit SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Double first base permissible at all levels 1.06.NOTE.2 Eligibility in suspended game 4.11(e), 4.12, AST-BB-4(h-i), Must disengage its anchor 1.06 BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2, BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3, Over-sliding 7.08(j), 7.10(c) SB-Reg.VI(e).1, SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Overrunning 7.08(j), 7.10(c) Eligibility, in doubleheader Pitcher feints to BB-8.05(b) I/J/S SB-Reg.VI(e).3 Runner overrunning or over-sliding 7.08(c).EX, 7.08(j), 7.10(c) M/M SB-Reg.VI(e).3 Runner overrunning or over-sliding (base on balls) 7.08(c).AR.1 Expectorates on ball BB-8.02(a).3 First baseman Fails to deliver pitch BB-8.05(a), SB-8.01(l) Glove 1.13 Fails to step directly toward base BB-8.05(c) Mitt 1.13 Feints to first base BB-8.05(b) Five run limit per inning, Minors 5.07 Free foot on or behind pitching plate SB-8.01(d) Fly ball Glove color 1.15(a) Batter is out when caught 6.05(a) Glove, foreign material prohibited 1.15(b) Deflected out of play 6.09(h) Hand not farther from body than elbow SB-8.01(p) Fielder deflects possible home run 7.05(a) Hands must be separated when taking SB-8.01(c) Fielder falls into stands or dugout after catch 7.04(b) Hands separated while taking sign SB-8.01(e) Fielder may allow to fall untouched 6.05(k).AR Hidden ball trick BB-8.05(i) Infield fly 2.00 INFIELD FLY, 6.05(d), 7.08(f).EX, 7.08(f).NOTE.1 Illegal pitch during appeal 7.10.NOTE.2 Intentionally dropped 6.05(k) Illegal pitch with bases unoccupied BB-8.01(d) Player falls into stands after catch 5.10(f) Ineligible, may be protested Player falls over fence after catch 5.10(f) Regular season BB-Reg.VI(h), SB-Reg.VI(e) Player steps into dead ball territory after catch 5.10(f) Tournament AST-B Runner fails to retouch base after catch 7.08(d), 7.10(a) Ineligible, must deliver pitch to batter to be in violation 4.19.AR Runner may advance when ball first touched 2.00 CATCH, Ineligible, not required to pitch 4.19.AR 7.08(d).NOTE Ineligible, protest 4.19(d) Runners may leave base when ball first touched 2.00 CATCH Ineligible, removed after being announced BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.1, Foot SB-Reg.VI(e) Batter must keep in batter's box 6.02(c), AST-3.a Batter shall have both inside batter's box 6.03

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Foot (Cont'd) Pitch (Cont'd) Lifts off ground SB-8.01(s) Quick BB-8.05(e), SB-8.05(c) Not on pitcher's plate SB-8.01(r) Released below hip SB-8.01(p) Pitcher lifts foot off pitcher's plate SB-8.01(h) Shine ball BB-8.02(a).6 Pitcher may drag foot off pitcher's plate SB-8.01(s) Spitball BB-8.02(a).3, BB-8.02(a).6 Pitcher must have both feet on ground SB-8.01(b) Start of SB-8.01(k-l) Sticks in fence 7.05(h) Appeal, third out on 7.12 Third strike not caught 2.00 BALL, AST-3.c Base tagged 7.08(e) Touched with detached equipment 7.05(j) Re-instated if runner retreats across base 7.08(e) Touches batter 5.09(a), 6.05(e), 6.08(b) Removed if following runner out 7.08(e) Touches batter in strike zone 2.00 STRIKE, 6.08(b).1 Removed when runner touches base 7.08(e) Touches batter's clothing 5.09(a) Run does not score if third out is a 4.09(a).EX.2 Touches ground 2.00 BALL Runner loses right to base 7.01 Touches ground and bounces through strike zone 2.00 IN FLIGHT Runner tagged 7.08(e) Touches runner trying to score 6.05(m), BB-5.09(h) To end game 4.09(b) Touches umpire 5.08 Forfeit Underhand SB-8.01(a), SB-8.01(p) Pitching eligibility SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Warm-up BB-8.03, SB-8.03(a) Score of 2.00 FORFEITED GAME Pitch count Team delays game 4.15(6) Balk BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Team refuses to continue play 4.15(2) Illegal pitch BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Team refuses to remove player from game 4.15(4) Manager is responsible BB-Reg.VI(g) Team refuses to resume play within one minute 4.15(3) Maximum pitches per day AST-BB-4(d), BB-Reg.VI(c) Team refuses to start play 4.15(1) Must be provided when requested BB-Reg.VI(g) Team willfully and persistently violates rules 4.15(5) Protest AST-BB-4(h-i), BB-Reg.VI(h) To be recorded in the scorebook 4.18 Regulation tie games BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2 Tournament rules AST-5 Responsibility for BB-Reg.VI(e-g) Umpire to file written report 4.18 Rest limit reached during at-bat BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION Foul ball Suspended games BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2 Batter intentionally deflects 6.05(h), 7.09(b) Pitcher Batter is out on caught foul fly 6.05(a) 12-year-old cannot pitch in Minors BB-Reg.VI(j), SB-Reg.VI(a), Bunt on third strike 6.05(c) SB-Reg.VI(e).4 Bunted on third strike 2.00 STRIKE Additional revolution of arm SB-8.01(t) Dead ball if not caught 5.09(e) Ambidextrous BB-8.01(f) Depends on ball position, not foot position 2.00 FOUL BALL Applies foreign substance to ball BB-8.02(a).2, SB-8.02(a).1, Fair infield fly bounces foul 2.00 INFIELD FLY SB-8.05(b) Hit with foot out of box 5.09(d) Balks during appeal 7.10.NOTE.2 Plate umpire calls 9.04(a).2 Ball slips from hand SB-8.07(a) Rebounds off catcher's mask or chest protector 2.00 FOUL TIP Batting glove BB-1.15(b), SB-1.15(d) Runner may advance after caught 7.08(d).NOTE Becomes infielder BB-8.01(e) Umpire shall wait for runners to return 5.09(e) Begins natural motion BB-8.01(a), SB-8.01(l) Foul lines Blowing on hands in cold weather BB-8.02(a).1.EX Are in fair territory 1.04, 2.00 FAIR TERRITORY Both feet must be on ground SB-8.01(b) Marked with chalk or other white material 1.04, 3.01(b) Bounces ball SB-8.01(u) Foul tip Brings hand to mouth 8.02(a).1

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Pinch hitter (Cont'd) Foul tip (Cont'd) Pitcher must pitch to 3.05(a-b) Batter not out if caught 6.05(a) Takes replaced player's place in batting order 4.04 Is a live ball 2.00 FOUL TIP, 2.00 STRIKE Unannounced 3.08(a).2 Fund-raising Reg.XIII Pinch runner, special 7.14, AST-10(g), AST-BB-3.d, AST-SB-3.e Game Pine tar 10-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Use prohibited BB-1.10.NOTE.2, SB-1.10.NOTE.1 15-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Pins See Jewelry Admission charge Reg.XI Pitch Called with home team taking lead 4.11(c).NOTE Appeal must be made before 6.07(b).NOTE, 7.08(d), 7.10 Called, umpire suspends play 4.11(d) Automatic strike 6.02(c), AST-3.a Cannot be played without nine players 1.01, 4.16 Ball slips from pitcher's hand BB-8.01(d), SB-8.07(a) Curfew Reg.X(a) Batter hit by pitch that bounces 2.00 BALL Definition 1.01 Batter hits ball with foot out of box 5.09(d) Ended on bases-loaded walk, hit batter, etc. 4.09(b) Batter hits pitch that bounces 2.00 BALL, 2.00 IN FLIGHT Ending 4.09(b), 4.10, 4.10(a), 4.10(e), 4.11, 4.11(d), AST-12, AST-13 Batter must attempt to avoid being hit by pitch 6.08(b).2 Ends on home run 4.11(c).EX Batter steps out of box Extra innings 4.10(b) Pitcher balks 4.06(3) Fifteen-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Pitcher pitches 6.02(b).PENALTY Forfeit, pitching eligibility SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Batter swings at pitch that bounces 2.00 BALL, 2.00 IN FLIGHT Home team needs only part of last inning 4.10, 4.10(a), AST-13 Batter touched by third strike 6.05(e) How a team scores 4.09(a), 5.06 Bounces through strike zone 2.00 BALL, 2.00 IN FLIGHT How home team wins 4.11(a), 4.11(c) Dead ball SB-8.04(a) How home team wins a tie game 4.10(b).2 Delivered in 1-10 seconds SB-8.01(f) How visitors win 4.11(b) Dropped ball SB-8.07(a) How visitors win a tie game 4.10(b).1 BB-8.02(a).6 Innings pitches per AST-SB-4(f) Goes out of play 7.05(h) Limit of 5 pitchers per Hand not farther from body than elbow SB-8.01(p) Does not apply in AST AST-4(a) Hit with batter's foot out of batter's box 2.00 ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL, Regular season SB-Reg.VI(d) 6.06(a) Mercy rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Hits batter 5.09(a), SB-8.01.NOTE, SB-8.05.NOTE No limit of pitchers per BB-Reg.VI(a) Hits batter in strike zone 6.08(b).NOTE No new inning after Reg.X(a) Hits runner trying to score BB-5.09(h) Objective 1.02, 1.03, 5.04, 5.05 Illegal 5.09(c), BB-8.05.PENALTY Pitching in consecutive AST-BB-4(f), AST-SB-4(h), BB-Reg.VI(d) Is a "ball" if 2.00 BALL Pitching in more than one per day AST-BB-4(g) Is a "strike" if 2.00 STRIKE Putting the ball in play 5.11 Legal delivery is underhand SB-8.01(a) Regulation 4.10, 4.10(a), 4.10(c), 4.11, AST-13 Legalizes previous batter 6.07(c) Regulation tie, halted by umpire 4.11(e) Lodges in equipment 5.09(g) Replayed AST-15 Lodges in umpire's mask 7.05(i) Reverts to last completed inning 4.11(d).EX Mud ball BB-8.02(a).6 Runner makes travesty of 7.08(i) Must be delivered within 20 seconds BB-8.04, SB-8.01(v) Score of a forfeit 2.00 FORFEITED GAME Pitcher intentionally pitches at batter BB-8.02(c) Starting 4.01, 4.02, 5.01, 9.03(d).1 Pitcher must face batter BB-8.05(f) Suspended Pitcher shall take legal position 4.03(b) Regular season rules 4.10(d)

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Game (Cont'd) Out (Cont'd) Suspended (Cont'd) Runner does not slide or attempt to avoid fielder 7.08(a).3 Tournament rules AST-11 Runner fails to retouch base after catch 7.08(d), 7.10(a) Unruly spectators 9.01(g) Runner fails to touch base 7.10(b) Suspended, pitch count BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2, BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3 Runner intentionally interferes with thrown ball 7.08(b), 7.09(j) Suspended, pitching eligibility 4.11(e), 4.12, AST-BB-4(h-i), Runner interferes with fielder 7.08(b), 7.09(j) BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.2, BB-Reg.VI.NOTE.3, Runner makes travesty of game 7.08(i) SB-Reg.VI(e).1-2, SB-Reg.VI(e).5 Runner misses base 7.10(b) Teams take position to start 4.02 Runner out of baseline to avoid tag 7.08(a).1 Ten-run rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Runner out on interference 7.09.PENALTY Tie games 4.10(b) Runner tagged before reaching base 7.08(e) Time limits 4.10(f), AST-13, Reg.VII(d), Reg.VII(h), Reg.X(a), Runner tagged while off base 7.08(c) Reg.X(c) Third strike 6.05(b), AST-3.c Winner 1.03 Outfield Game coordinator Distance to fence 1.04 Duties 9.03(d) Overrunning first base 7.08(j) Ejections 9.03(d).4 Painted helmets Must be present at all times 9.03(d).2 Batter 1.16 Shall meet managers at plate before game 9.03(d).1 Catcher 1.17 Shall not call game for at least 30 minutes 9.03(d).5 Passed ball Sole judge of fitness of field after game begins 9.03(d).5 Batting out of order 6.07(b) Games Passing preceding runner 4.11(c).AR, 7.08(h) Minimum per season Reg.VII(a) Patch, Little League shoulder 1.11(a).2 Minimum per week Reg.VII(b) Penalty Per day 4.13, Reg.VII(d) Balk BB-8.05 Special Reg.IX Batter steps out of box Glove Pitcher balks 4.06(3) Catcher 1.12 Pitcher pitches 6.02(b).PENALTY Catcher may wear first baseman's or fielder's SB-1.12 Batting out of order 6.07(b), 6.07.NOTE Color, pitcher's 1.15(a) Bench conduct 4.08 Fielder 1.14 Catcher leaves box during intentional walk 4.03(a) First baseman 1.13 Delay of game 8.02(b) Multicolored 1.15(a) Ejection 9.05(c) Pitcher's, foreign material prohibited 1.15(b) Illegal pitch 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, BB-8.02(a), BB-8.05, SB-8.01 Rosin may not be applied to BB-8.02(a).NOTE, SB-8.02(a).1 Improper batter 6.07(b), 6.07.NOTE Thrown by fielder 7.05(a), 7.05(c), 7.05(e) Intentional damage to ball 3.02 Ground ball Interference 7.09, 7.11 Batter intentionally deflects foul ball 6.05(h) None if batter ill/injured 4.04 Leaves playing area 6.09(e), 7.05(f) Obstruction 7.06(a-b) Passes first or third over fair territory 2.00 FAIR BALL Pitcher brings hand to mouth 8.02(a).1 Passes first or third over foul territory 2.00 FOUL BALL Runner leaves base early AST-SB-3.d, SB-7.08(a).5 Rolls against bat 6.05(g) Unsportsmanlike conduct 4.08 Settles in fair territory 2.00 FAIR BALL Pinch hitter Settles in foul territory 2.00 FOUL BALL Manager must immediately report 3.06 Settles on foul line 2.00 FAIR BALL Multiple substitution 3.03.NOTE.2

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Obstruction Ground ball (Cont'd) Award based on umpire judgment 7.06(a-b) Touched by bat second time 6.05(g) Dead ball conditions 7.06(a-b) Touches batter 6.05(f) Delayed dead ball 7.06(b) Touches runner or umpire 5.09(f), 6.08(d), 6.09(c), 7.04(a), 7.08(f), Fake tag considered... 2.00 OBSTRUCTION 7.09(k) Fielder in act of fielding thrown ball 2.00 OBSTRUCTION 6.09(e-g), 7.05(d-g) Minimum one-base award 7.06(a) Ground rules On batter before first base 7.06(a) Announced by umpire-in-chief 9.03(c).3 On runner being played upon 7.06(a) Regular season On runner not being played upon 7.06(b) League shall establish 3.13 Penalty 7.06(a-b) May not supercede rulebook 3.13.AR Runner advances past base awarded 7.06(b).NOTE.1 Tournament Offensive team Must be in writing AST-3 Gather around base 7.09(d) Reviewed with managers and umpire AST-3 Interference 2.00 INTERFERENCE, 7.09(d) Tournament director shall establish AST-3 May correct batting-out-of-order before at-bat completed 6.07(a) Hand Must vacate space needed by fielder 7.11 Not farther from body than elbow SB-8.01(p) Only one conference per inning 5.10(d) Pitch released below hip SB-8.01(p) On-deck position Pitcher may step backwards before hands come together SB-8.01(g) Batting helmet required 1.16 Pitcher removes from ball without pitching (I/J/S) BB-8.05(l) On-deck position, prohibited in Majors and below 1.08 Pitcher, to mouth 8.02(a).1 Out Wiping 8.02(a).1 Altered bat 6.06(d), AST-3.b Hands Apparent fourth 7.10.NOTE.1 Pitcher blowing on BB-8.02(a).1.EX Base tagged before runner reaching 7.08(e) Height Bat touches ball second time 6.05(g) Of pitcher's plate 1.04 Batter changes boxes while pitcher is ready 6.06(b) Helmet See Batting helmet, Catcher's helmet Batter interferes with catcher 6.06(c), 6.06(c).2 Hidden ball trick BB-8.05(i), SB-8.01(j) Batter out on dropped third strike 6.05(c) Hit Batter tagged before touching first 6.05(i) Rolls against dropped bat 6.05(g) Batter touched by third strike 6.05(e) Touched by bat second time 6.05(g) Batting out of order 6.07(a), 6.07(b).1 Hit by pitch Bunted foul on third strike 2.00 STRIKE, 6.05(c) Award 6.08(b) Fair ball touches batter 6.05(f) Batter hit by bounced pitch 2.00 BALL Fly ball caught 6.05(a) Batter must attempt to avoid 6.08(b).2 Fourth, during appeal 7.10.NOTE.1 Batter out on strike three 6.05(e) Head-first slide while advancing 7.08(a).4 Considered a strike when... 6.08(b).1 Illegal bat 6.06(d), AST-3.b Dead ball 2.00 STRIKE Improper batter 6.07(b).1 Forces in winning run 4.09(b) Infield fly declared 6.05(d) Illegal pitch SB-8.01.NOTE, SB-8.05.NOTE Interference by batter or runner after being put out 7.09(e) Intentional BB-8.02(c) Leaving early AST-SB-3.d, SB-7.08(a).5 Not entitling batter to award 6.08(b).AR No outs during dead ball 5.02 Pitch bounces 2.00 BALL, 2.00 IN FLIGHT Pitch touches runner trying to score 6.05(m) Pitch is in strike zone 6.08(b).1 Runner abandons baseline 7.08(a).2 Home plate

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Home plate (Cont'd) Minor division (Cont'd) Batter interferes with play at 7.09(c) Manager/coach may be on field Reg.XIV(d) Black beveled edge not part of... 1.05 Mandatory play Reg.IV(i) Catcher interferes during play at 7.04(c) Non-competitive may use more than nine players 1.01 Catcher interferes during squeeze play 7.07 Not a separate entity Reg.VIII(b) Dimensions 1.05 On-deck position prohibited 1.08 Edges shall be beveled 1.05 Only first batter allowed out between innings 1.08 Is in fair territory 2.00 FAIR TERRITORY Player declining to move to Major division Reg.VIII(b) Runner closest to called out 7.09(g) Protests 4.19(g) Runner fails to touch 7.08(k), 7.10(d) Purpose Reg.VIII(a) Shall be fixed level with ground 1.05 T-shirt and cap recommended uniform 1.11(b) Size 1.05 Minor divisions Throw 6.06(c).3 Coach pitch allowed Reg.VIII(d) Winning run must touch 4.09(b) Machine pitch allowed Reg.VIII(d) Home run Players not property of a team Reg.VIII(c) Award 7.05(a) Missed base Batter becomes runner 6.09(d) After following runner scores 7.10(b).AR.1 Runner passes preceding runner 4.11(c).AR Appeal 7.10(b) To end game 4.11(c).EX Appealed for "fourth out" 7.10.NOTE.1 Home team Batter must touch first 4.09(a).EX.3 Determined by coin flip in Tournament AST-2 By preceding runner 7.12 How they win 4.11(a), 4.11(c) Considered to have been touched BB-8.05.AR Presents lineup first 4.01(a) Home 4.09(b), 7.08(k), 7.10(d) Takes field first 4.02 Retouch during dead ball 7.10(b).AR.2 Takes lead in bottom of inning 4.11(c), 4.11(c).NOTE Runner fails to touch awarded base 7.04.NOTE, BB-8.05.AR Ties game in incomplete inning 4.11(d).EX Mitt Illegal Catcher 1.12 Ball See Ball (equipment) First baseman 1.13 Bat See Bat Mound Glove See Glove Pitcher leaves BB-Reg.VI(b) Illegal bat Mound, trips to See Visit to pitcher Definition BB-2.00 ILLEGAL BAT Must slide Ejection 6.06(d), AST-3.b No such rule 7.08(a).3 Mandatory play Reg.IV(i) No pitch Must be removed 1.10 Ball slips from pitcher's hand BB-8.01(d) Out 6.06(d), AST-3.b Catcher not in position to receive pitch SB-8.01(i) Illegal pitch Catcher outside catcher's box SB-8.04(c) Additional revolution of arm SB-8.01(t) Pitcher pitches during dead ball SB-8.04(a) Ball slips from pitcher's hand BB-8.01(d) Runner leaves base early AST-SB-3.d, SB-7.08(a).5, SB-7.13, Base award (J/S) SB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, SB-7.04(d), SB-8.04(b) SB-8.01.PENALTY, SB-8.05.PENALTY NOCSAE Batter hit by SB-8.01.NOTE, SB-8.05.NOTE Batting helmet must meet standards 1.16 Batting out of order 6.07(b) Catcher's helmet must have stamp 1.17 Caused by manager, coach or player 4.06, 4.06(3) Objective Counts for pitch count purposes BB-2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Of game 1.02, 1.03, 5.04, 5.05

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Manager (Cont'd) Illegal pitch (Cont'd) Not charged with visit when changing pitcher 8.06.AR.1 Crow hop SB-8.01(r) Only manager has right to protest 4.19(b) Dead ball 5.09(c), BB-8.05.PENALTY Opposing manager chooses player to enter 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, Definition SB-8.05(d) AST-10(a) During appeal 7.10.NOTE.2 Permitted uniform 1.11(i) Follow-through SB-8.01(q) Requests time for conference 5.10(d) Foreign substance on ball 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Responsible for pitch count BB-Reg.VI(g) Hand farther from body than elbow SB-8.01(p) Responsible for team's conduct 2.00 MANAGER Ignored if batter and runners advance 8.05.PENALTY, Shall designate coach as replacement if he leaves field 2.00 MANAGER SB-8.01.PENALTY Shall exchange lineups at plate meeting 4.01(a-c) Intentional by pitcher 8.02(b) Shall meet umpire at plate before game 4.01 Is a balk in I/J/S baseball with runners on 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH Shall not address/mingle with spectators 3.09 Is balk with bases occupied (I/J/S) BB-8.01(d) Shall not object to judgment call 9.02(a) Leaping SB-8.01(s) Shall not sit in stands 3.09 Manager has choice of play or penalty 8.05.PENALTY, Unsportsmanlike conduct Reg.XIV(a) SB-8.01.PENALTY Uses language reflecting on opponents, umpires, spectators 4.06(2) Not underhand delivery SB-8.01(a) Visits to pitcher 8.06, AST-7 Penalty 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, 8.05.PENALTY, BB-8.05, SB-8.01 Visits to pitcher, same batter 8.06(c) while in contact with pitcher's plate SB-8.05(e) Mandatory play Pitch released above hip SB-8.01(p) Does not apply to Senior Division AST-10(c).EX, AST-9 Pitcher applies foreign substance to ball SB-8.05(b) Illegal bat Reg.IV(i) Pitcher bounces ball SB-8.01(u) Penalties to manager AST-9, Reg.IV(i) Pitcher delays game BB-8.05(h), SB-8.01(v) Requirements AST-9, Reg.IV(i) Pitcher does not face batter BB-8.05(f) Substitute may not be removed before completing 3.03.NOTE.1 Pitcher does not step off plate while making appeal SB-7.10 Substitute must meet before being removed AST-10(c) Pitcher does not step when throwing to base BB-8.01(c) Mandatory rest Pitcher drops ball SB-8.01(u) Pitcher BB-Reg.VI(d), SB-Reg.VI(b) Pitcher fails to deliver ball BB-8.05(a) Rest limit reached during at-bat BB-Reg.VI(e).EXCEPTION Pitcher fails to deliver pitch SB-8.01(l) Mask See Catcher's helmet Pitcher fails to step directly toward when throwing BB-8.05(c) Medical Alert See Jewelry Pitcher feints to first base BB-8.05(b) Medical alert jewelry 1.11(j) Pitcher feints to unoccupied base BB-8.05(d) Mercy rule 4.10(e), AST-12 Pitcher lifts foot off pitcher's plate SB-8.01(h) Metal Pitcher makes pitching motion not in contact with plate BB-8.05(g) Metal spikes or cleats 1.11(h-i), 9.06 Pitcher must have both feet on ground SB-8.01(b) On uniform 1.11(f) Pitcher on or astride pitcher's plate without ball SB-8.01(j) Minimum play See Mandatory play Pitcher removes hand from ball SB-8.01(k), SB-8.01(m) Minor division Pitcher shall take signs while on pitcher's plate SB-8.01(e) 12-year-old cannot pitch in... BB-Reg.VI(j), SB-Reg.VI(a), Pitcher throws to unoccupied base BB-8.05(d) SB-Reg.VI(e).4 Pitcher's pivot foot not contacting plate 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH 5-run limit per inning 2.00 INNING, 5.07 Pitching motion made not in contact with plate BB-8.05(i) Age requirements Reg.IV(a) Pivot foot must be in contact with pitcher's plate SB-8.01(g), SB-8.05(a) All players on roster have batted 5.07 Pivot foot on top of pitching plate SB-8.01(d) Batting order may contain entire roster 2.00 BATTING ORDER Play follows 8.05.PENALTY, SB-8.01.PENALTY Continuous batting order required 4.04 Quick Pitch 2.00 ILLEGAL PITCH, BB-8.05(e), SB-8.05(c)

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Illegal pitch (Cont'd) Live ball (Cont'd) Shoulders must be aligned with first and third base SB-8.01(c) Player steps into dead ball territory 5.10(f) Snap throws BB-8.01(c) Required for appeal 7.10.NOTE.2 Stop or reversal of pitching motion SB-8.01(n) Resuming play after dead ball 5.11 Two revolutions of arm SB-8.01(o) Throw accidentally touched 3.15, 5.08 With bases unoccupied BB-8.01(d) Throw touches umpire 5.08 Illness Umpire calls "Play" 3.12, 4.02, 5.01, 5.02, 5.11 Pitcher 3.05(a-b), 8.06.AR.1 Logo Player in continuous batting order 4.04 Use of Reg.XVI Team cannot field nine players 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, AST-10(a) Major division Umpire 9.02(d) 12-year-olds must play in Reg.V(a).NOTE Improper batter Age requirements Reg.IV(a) Appeal 6.07(b) Mandatory play Reg.IV(i) At-bat legalized 6.07(c) On-deck position prohibited 1.08 Detected after next batter pitched to 6.07(c) Only first batter allowed out between innings 1.08 Detected before at-bat completed 6.07(a) Player declining to move from Minor division Reg.VIII(b) Illegal pitch 6.07(b) Manager Passed ball 6.07(b) Appeal of umpire's decision 9.02(b) Penalty 6.07(b) Appeals batting out of order 6.07(b) Pitch thrown to next batter 6.07(c) Appointed by League President 2.00 MANAGER Proper batter called out 6.07(b).1 Casts prohibited on field 1.11(k) Runner advances Causes illegal pitch or balk 4.06(3) On balk 6.07(b).NOTE Derogatory language 4.06(2) On base on balls 6.07(b).2 Distracts batter 4.06(4) On error 6.07(b).2 Ejected, may not be present at facility for next game 4.07 On hit 6.07(b).2 Ejected, must leave field 4.07 On illegal pitch 6.07(b).NOTE Ejected, pre-game and post-game 4.07 On passed ball 6.07(b).NOTE Ejected, suspended for at least next game 4.07 On stolen base 6.07(b).NOTE Ejection 5.10(g) On wild pitch 6.07(b).NOTE Has choice of play or penalty 8.05.PENALTY, SB-8.01.PENALTY Stolen base 6.07(b) Incites spectators 4.06(1) Wild pitch 6.07(b) Leaves position during altercation 9.01(e), AST-17 In flight Managers shall agree on fitness of field before game 3.10(a) Catch 2.00 CATCH Maximum visits to pitcher per game 8.06(b), AST-7 Infield fly Maximum visits to pitcher per inning 8.06(a), AST-7 Ball bounces foul untouched 2.00 INFIELD FLY May be on field in Minors and Tee-ball Reg.XIV(d) Ball is alive and in play 2.00 INFIELD FLY May confer with any player AST-7 Batter out 6.05(d) May confer with any player(s) 8.06(d) Bunt is not 2.00 INFIELD FLY May not warm up pitcher 3.09, Reg.XIV(f) Does not apply in Tee-ball 2.00 INFIELD FLY May remove player from team Reg.IV(a).NOTE.2 Lands foul, bounces fair 2.00 INFIELD FLY May visit pitcher at mound 8.06, AST-7 Pitcher and catcher considered infielders 2.00 INFIELD FLY Multiple substitution 3.03.NOTE.2 Runners may advance 2.00 INFIELD FLY Must be at least one adult in dugout at all times 4.05(b) Touches runner while off base 7.08(f).NOTE.1 Must immediately report substitutions 3.06 Touches runner while on base 7.08(f).EX Must submit report of protest 4.19(e)

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League President (Cont'd) Infielder Forfeit report to 4.18 First play by 7.05(g) Protest committee 4.19(f) Intentionally drops fly ball 6.05(k) Protest report to 4.19(e) May allow ball to fall untouched 6.05(k).AR Leaping SB-2.00 LEAPING, SB-8.01(s) Pitcher and catcher are, for infield fly 2.00 INFIELD FLY Legal Injury Ball See Ball (equipment) Award to injured player 5.10(c).1 Bat See Bat Deliberate attempt to cause 7.08(a).3 Glove See Glove Player 5.10(c).1 Lights Player in continuous batting order 4.04 Artificial 4.14, Reg.X(c) Team cannot field nine players 3.03.NOTE.3, 4.17, AST-10(a) Failure of 5.10(b) To pitcher 3.05(a-b), 8.06.AR.1 Limit To umpire 9.02(d) Innings pitched per day SB-Reg.VI(b) Umpire 5.10(c) Innings pitched per game AST-SB-4(f) Inning Maximum of 5 pitchers per game 5-run limit in Minor division 2.00 INNING, 5.07 Does not apply in AST AST-4(a) Begins at third out of previous inning 2.00 INNING Regular season SB-Reg.VI(d) Definition 2.00 INNING No limit of pitchers per game BB-Reg.VI(a) Delivery of single pitch AST-4(c), SB-Reg.VI(b) No limit of pitchers per week SB-Reg.VI(e).4 Extra 4.10(b) Time limit on first game AST-13, Reg.VII(d) Game reverts to last completed 4.11(d).EX Line drive Home team ahead in bottom of 4.10(c).3, 4.11(a) Intentionally dropped 6.05(k) Home team needs only part of last 4.10, 4.10(a), 4.10(c).2, 4.11(c), Not an infield fly 2.00 INFIELD FLY AST-13 Lines Incomplete 4.11(d).EX Marked with chalk or other white material 1.04 Minimum number in regulation game 4.10(c).1-3 Lineup See Batting order No new inning after Reg.X(a) Little League Number of in regulation game 4.10, 4.10(a), AST-13 Logo, use of Reg.XVI Third out ends half-inning 5.07 Shoulder patch 1.11(a).2 Warm-up pitches between BB-8.03, SB-8.03(a) Live ball Innings Appeal must be made during 7.10 Per day for pitcher SB-Reg.VI(b) Ball is alive until becomes dead for cause 5.02 Pitcher, maximum per day SB-Reg.VI(b) Base on balls BB-6.08(a).1, SB-6.08(a) Insurance During base award 7.05.NOTE.1 Covers only sanctioned activities Reg.IV(a).NOTE.1 Ejection happens during 9.01(d), AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Intentional Foul tip 2.00 STRIKE Base on balls 4.03(a), BB-8.05(k), SB-8.03(c) Infield fly 2.00 INFIELD FLY Bunt 2.00 BUNT Obstruction on runner not being played upon 7.06(b) Damage to ball 3.02 Pitch touches umpire 5.08 Deflection of foul ball 6.05(h), 7.09(b) Pitcher must be on plate to resume play 5.11 Delay of game 8.02(b) Play follows balk BB-8.05.PENALTY Distraction to batter 4.06(4) Play follows catcher's interference 6.08(c) Dropped ball BB-8.05(j) Play follows illegal pitch BB-8.05.PENALTY Dropped fly ball 6.05(k-l) Player steps into dead ball area 5.10(f) Fly ball allowed to drop untouched 6.05(k).AR

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Intentional (Cont'd) Interference (Cont'd) Interference Thrown bat 6.05(g).AR By person on field 3.15 Umpire's To break up double play 7.09(f-g) Definition 2.00 INTERFERENCE With batted ball 7.09(k) Touched by fair ball 5.09(f), 6.08(d) With foul ball 6.05(h), 7.09(b) With catcher's throw 5.09(b) With thrown ball 5.08, 7.08(b), 7.09(j) Intermediate division Pitch at batter BB-8.02(c) Age requirements Reg.IV(a) Quick Pitch 2.00 QUICK RETURN Mandatory play Reg.IV(i) Release after catch 2.00 CATCH Jewelry Intentional base on balls Medical alert permitted 1.11(j) No pitch required BB-6.08(a).2 Prohibited for players 1.11(j) Intentional walk Judgment call No pitch required BB-6.08(a).2 Not protestable 9.02(a) Inter-league play requires approval Reg.VII(c) Junior League division Interference Age requirements Reg.IV(a) All runners must return 2.00 INTERFERENCE Mandatory play Reg.IV(i) At plate 7.08(g), 7.09(c) Language Ball is dead 2.00 INTERFERENCE Derogatory 4.06(2) Base coach 5.08, 7.09(h-i) Ejection 9.01(d), AST-BB-3.3, AST-SB-3.f Bat touches ball second time 6.05(g) Incites spectators 4.06(1) Bat, thrown 6.05(g).AR League Batter intentionally deflects foul ball 6.05(h), 7.09(b) Handles ejections 9.05(c) Batter interferes with catcher 6.06(c), 6.06(c).2, 7.09(a) May use two adult base coaches 4.05(a) Batter interferes with play at first 6.05(j) Must have additional balls available 3.01(d) Batter out of running lane 6.05(j) Must provide batting helmets 1.16 By batter at plate 7.08(g), 7.09(c) Must provide uniforms 1.11(b) By batter or runner after being put out 7.09(e) Officials to take steps to avoid protests 4.19.NOTE.2 By catcher 6.08(c) Protest committee 4.19(f) By preceding runner 6.05(l) Shall establish ground rules 3.13, 3.13.AR Catcher's 6.08(c), 7.04(c) Shall provide at least two alternate balls 3.01(e) Fan 3.16 Shall provide protection sufficient to keep order 3.18 Fielder fielding batted ball 7.08(b), 7.09(j) Shall provide umpire with / 3.01(c) Intentional To determine length of Tee-ball games 4.10(f) By any person on field 3.15 Umpire reports ejections to 9.05(a-b) To break up double play 7.09(f-g) Uniforms are property of 1.11(b) With batted ball 7.09(k) League age With foul ball 6.05(h), 7.09(b) Definition Reg.IV(e) With thrown ball 5.08, 7.08(b), 7.09(j) Must be recorded Reg.IV(d) Offensive 2.00 INTERFERENCE League President Offensive team 7.09(d), 7.11 Appoints managers 2.00 MANAGER Penalty 7.09, 7.09.PENALTY, 7.11 Appoints umpires 9.01(a) Spectator 3.16 Determines field fitness 3.10(a) Throw accidentally touched is not... 3.15, 5.08 Discipline of ejected personnel 9.05(c) Thrown ball 7.08(b), 7.09(j) Ejection report to 9.05(a-b)

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