U8 Parent Pitch Rules

UParent Pitch U8

• All teams are to follow the Learn to Play manual with a practice beginning at 6:15;

• Games will start at 6:45pm;

• All teams shall use their own coach or responsible person as a pitcher against their own team;

• After 3 strikes (actual swings) or called strikes, if a batter is reluctant to swing, the Tee will be utilized. There will be no walks and no called strike outs.

• No intentional bunting. The ball will be dead, no runner may advance and the batter will go back to bat. The bunt will be a called strike.

• One base is allowed on an overthrow that is out of the playing area. The play is considered dead until put into play by the parent pitcher.

• A maximum of one coach or parent is allowed on the field while the team is in the defensive position.

• All players attending a game shall bat and field the whole game.

• A teams at bat will be finished when 3 outs or once through the batting order, whichever comes first.

• Games can be a max of six innings, no new inning can start past 7:45 pm;

• The batting order shall change for each game so all players get an equal amount of at bats during the season.

• Tie games shall remain a tie.

• Each player must play a minimum of 2-3 innings in the infield and outfield each game.

• Bases are to be 45 feet apart and the pitcher is to be 20 feet from the home plate.

• An 11 inch ball is to be used. Batters must use bats and balls supplied by the Association.

• If a hit ball is caught by the parent pitcher in self defense, the ball is dead;

• No running of the ball from the outfield, no rolling or running the ball to the bases. Players are encouraged to throw.

• Players must throw the ball overhand where at all possible. Underhand will be allowed within 3-5 feet of the bases.

• Adult assisting in field, must leave the ball to be played by the athletes.

• All called OUT players must hustle to bench.

• In case of a tie, the runner is safe.

• A hit ball remains live until returned to the infield.

• Throwing of the bat is an automatic out; coach discretion at season start.

• A batting helmet must be worn while batting and running bases. No exceptions.

• Stopping a game due to bad weather, once in play at the diamond, is at the discretion of both coaches. Always err on the side of caution in the case of lightening.

• Any other cancellations due to poor weather will be made by the division director by 5:00.

• No infield fly rule; and

• T-shirt, year end award, photo and year end windup are provided.

Days  of Play  --- Monday AND Wednesday
Time  of Play  --- 6:15 - 7:45 (1/2 hr practice to begin)