Rod Carew Rules 2018

o 12-14 players (no optioned players)

o Blind draft from appropriate age group to fill team

Division Designation

4.5-6 years of age 4 if parent coaches

Equipment

All Leagues Home team is responsible for providing the game balls. For Rod Carew, home team is responsible for providing the tee. Game balls will be Bownet. Diamond will be used in all AABC events.

Note: If an A team needs equipment (Coaches helmets, batting helmets, gear, T, gear bag) a request must be put in with ’s application (This will allow FABC to buy the proper amount of equipment needed). There is no guarantee that the color of equipment will match your team colors. If equipment is not returned after the season the coach will be sent an invoice for replacement cost. If equipment is not returned or payment is not met, that coach may be ineligible to coach.

Participation Rules

All players will play on defense. The infield will be comprised of a player at each position, remaining players will be in the . There are up to 6 parents/coaches allowed on the field. The parents are encouraged to give instruction. To speed the play of game, a parent or coach is encouraged to be behind the to shag balls to quickly return to the offensive pitching coach. Once the ball is in play, play will continue until the ball is in the control within the pitching circle. Coaches should encourage the runners to slide, with the exception of first base, to avoid collisions. Base stealing and lead offs are not allowed. Balls that are to the outfield will allow the runner to take two bases. Balls hit into the infield will allow the runner to take one base. This is regardless of defensive errors that are made. The infield fly rule does not apply. If a batted ball hits a coach or a bucket, it is a dead ball and all runners shall advance one base. Outs are not recorded, but in the event a runner is tagged or thrown out, the runner will return to the dugout. No score will be kept. All players shall rotate defensive positions on an inning by inning basis. Players who show up late shall be added to the bottom of the roster. Unless otherwise noted, all other rules of AABC baseball shall apply.

Line Up/Game Roster/Substitutions

Each team will bat 6 players per inning unless they have more than 12 players. Then they may bat 7. When a player is up to bat the ball will be hit off a tee. This will allow players to learn proper swing mechanics.

Hitting

When a player is up to bat the ball will be hit off a tee

Time limits/Length of Play

60 Minutes

Defensive Play and Dugout Rules

6 coaches/parents on the field to give defensive instruction. Recommended placement is behind the catcher, behind 1st base, behind shortstop, behind 3rd base, behind in left and right center

Terms of Play

Each team will bat 6 players per inning unless they have more than 12 players. Then they may bat 7

Obstruction Rule Rod Carew & In the event a batted ball strikes the coach while pitching or instructing defense in the infield, the batter shall be awarded first base and runners on base will move up one base accordingly. A ball that strikes an outfield defensive positioned coach shall result in two bases. Pitching coaches should use caution to avoid obstructing a player’s ability to make a defensive play.

Infield Fly Rule Rod Carew &Roberto Clemente (A) There will be NO infield fly rule in effect

Base running

No steals

Speed of Play (All Leagues)

Coaches should make every effort to speed up play in all leagues whenever possible. This means the teams should be taking the field quickly. Umpires will also carry ball bags to ensure faster speed of play on a passed ball or if a wild pitch is thrown with no runners on first and second. Note: Courtesy runner for catchers is allowed with 1 or more outs

Infield Pregame infield may be taken as long as both teams have 10 minutes and infield is completed five minutes before game time. Home team takes infield first.

AABC Rule Precedence

Any rule not covered in the above content will then revert to the AABC Handbook of Rules and or/. Consult post season rules beyond the city tournament for more information on AABC rules.