Rookie A Rules

1. Players will pitch 6 pitches to each batter. If the ball is not put into play or an out is not recorded, a coach from the team at bat will finish pitching the AB.
2. A coach from the team at bat will stand behind the pitcher and call strikes.
3. If the coach who is pitching throws a strike, it is a called strike.
4. There are NO BALLS and NO WALKS.
5. Pitch Counts – 50 pitch limit per player. If you reach 50 pitches in the middle of an at bat, you can finish the at bat.

      **If a player throws 36 to 50 pitches, they must rest 2 calendar days.

**If a player throws 21 to 35 pitches, they must rest 1 calendar day

**If a player throws 1 to 20 pitches, they can pitch the next calendar day

**Any player who plays the position of catcher for 4 or more innings is not eligible     to pitch that day. (1 pitch constitutes an inning of catching)

**If a player pitches 40 pitches they cannot catch that day.

**Coaches on both teams are responsible to keep a tally of pitch counts.

1. A half inning ends after 3 outs or 5 runs.
2. Each team plays no more than 9 players on the field at once. You can play with less. No forfeits.
3. NO BUNTING
4. Each team can steal 2 times an inning in the following combinations only (2 steals of third or 1 steal of third and 1 steal of home)
5. Everyone bats in the batting order. Please have a set lineup for each game and keep a book.
6. Coaches must remain in the dugout. No coaches are allowed on the field except for the coach who will be pitching.
7. Please continuously move play along. Stay in the batters box, run on and off the field, etc. We want to complete 6 innings in 1 ½ hours, if possible.
8. Please allow players to play multiple positions. Please do not have a set first baseman, shortstop, etc.