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2010 Regulation/Rule Changes - Synopsis
Below is a synopsis of the significant changes to the Rules and Regulations for
2010 in the divisions noted, as of this date.
The exact wording of the Rules and Regulations noted will be provided in the
coming weeks. It is expected that rule books will be available soon as well.
(Note: Unless noted otherwise, these changes apply to all divisions)
REGULATIONS
Regulation I (c) 8 - Note 1: Added a sentence stating that if a league elects to
operate a Tee Ball baseball program only, it must use the league age
determination date that is noted in the regulation. (Baseball only.)
Regulation IV (a) - Junior League: Added language making it clear that when a
12-year-old player is found to be ineligible under this regulation, that player
and/or his/her team are subject to removal from the International Tournament by
action of the Tournament Committee.
Regulation VI - Note 4: Added language making it clear that a resumed game or
contest decided by forfeit does not constitute a "game" for the purpose of this
regulation, unless one completed inning was played before the game ended or the
game was forfeited.
Regulation XIV (e): Added language making it clear that alcohol is prohibited at
the game site.
PLAYING RULES
Rule 1.10: Added language making it clear that any bat that has been altered
must be removed from play.
Rule 1.11 (h): Added language making it acceptable for Junior, Senior and Big
League players to wear metal spikes or cleats. (Added for softball only. This
rule already applies to these divisions in baseball.)
Rule 1.11 (k): Added language making it clear that casts may not be worn by
players and umpires during the game, and that persons wearing casts, including
managers and coaches, must remain in the dugout during the game.
Rule 1.14: Standardized the limits on the size of fielders' gloves.
Rule 2.00 Definition of Pitch: Added language making it clear that a balk or
illegal pitch, whether or not a pitch is actually delivered to a batter, counts
as a pitch in determining the pitch count for that pitcher. (Baseball only.)
Rule 3.03 - No. 6: Added language making it clear defensive substitutions must
be made while the team is on defense, and offensive substitutions must be made
at the time the offensive player has her/his turn at bat or is on base. (Also
added to Rule 3.03 for Big League.)
Rule 5.07, Minor League: Added language providing that the five-run rule may be
suspended in the last half inning for either team, by option of the local
league.
TOURNAMENT RULES AND GUIDELINES
Responsibility and Chain of Command: Added language making it clear that the
Tournament Committee may impose penalties it deems appropriate, or may take
action to correct a situation, regardless of the source of information.
Conditions of Tournament Play - Protests - C. Use of an ineligible player: Added
language making it clear that any violation of Regulations may result in a team
having an ineligible player.
SAFETY
Appendix A: Added Lightning Safety Guidelines.
Appendix D: Added Bat Modifications and Alterations Policy.
NOTES
Various Regulations, Regular Season Rules, and Tournament Rules: The deadline
for submitting forms that deal with Tournament Eligibility - i.e., regular
season player roster forms, Regulation II (d) and Regulation IV (h) forms,
waiver requests, chartering, fee payments, combined teams and interleague play
forms, etc. - is June 8, 2010.
Adults and Minors in Positions of Authority: Changes were made to Rule 2.00,
Rule 4.1, Rule 9.01, Rule 9.03, Rule 9.04, and the Tournament Rules and
Guidelines, making it clear that Minors may serve as coach or umpire under
specific and limited circumstances as noted in each rule. (Summary: A coach who
is 16 or 17 may only serve as a coach if the adult manager and another adult
coach are appointed. A person who is not an adult may serve in a game as an
umpire, including as plate umpire, provided one or more other adults are also
umpires for that game. However, that non-adult umpire cannot be designated as
umpire-in-chief for that game. The umpire-in-chief is not required to be the
plate umpire.)
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Phone: 570-326-1921
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Wednesday, November 25
LL Pitching Rule Changes for 2010
Little League Tournament and Regular Season Pitching Rules Made the Same by Adoption of New Rule
By Communications Division
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
November 24, 2009
Recent rule changes adopted by the Little League International Board of Directors will bring pitching rules for tournament baseball in line with the regular season rules. The changes were made after many district administrators and local Little League volunteers had requested the pitching rules become more consistent.
The most noticeable change to the rules was adopted in the area of rest required between pitching appearances, for tournament play. The new rule eliminates the game required in between pitching appearances while increasing the number of days of rest. Adoption of the new rules makes the pitching regulations the same for tournament and regular season play.
Previously, for example, a 12-year-old pitcher in the regular season who threw the maximum 85 pitches in a day was required to have either three calendar days of rest and one game (or four days of rest and no game, at the option of the local league), before pitching again. In 2010, that same pitcher will simply be required to have four days of rest.
Previously, for tournament play including the Little League Baseball World Series, a 12-year-old pitcher who threw 85 pitches would need two days of rest, and one game, before pitching again. In 2010, that pitcher will be required to have four days of rest, same as during the regular season. As in previous years, as the number of pitches decreases, the number of days of rest also decreases incrementally.
2010 Little League Baseball Regular Season and Tournament Pitching Rules
Pitchers league age 14 and under must adhere to the following rest requirements:
- If a player pitches 66 or more pitches in a day, four (4) calendar days of rest must be observed.
- If a player pitches 51 - 65 pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest must be observed.
- If a player pitches 36 - 50 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest must be observed.
- If a player pitches 21 - 35 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar day of rest must be observed.
- If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is required.
Pitchers league age 15-18 must adhere to the following rest requirements:
- If a player pitches 76 or more pitches in a day, four (4) calendar days of rest must be observed.
- If a player pitches 61 - 75 pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest must be observed.
- If a player pitches 46 - 60 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest must be observed.
- If a player pitches 31 -45 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar day of rest must be observed.
- If a player pitches 1-30 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is required.
