PITCHING
AAU Ptiching Rule: "An 'inning pitched' constitutes a pitcher being officially entered into the pitching position. The pitcher will then be charged with pitching that inning even if that pitcher does not throw a pitch." (Translated-if a pitcher enters a game he is charged with a full inning no matter how many batters or outs he pitches. Each pitcher that pitches in a single inning is charged with a full inning. (ex. In the second inning a team uses 3 pitchers. Each pitcher is charged with a full inning.)
8:U age group, a pitcher may pitch in a cumulative maximum of three (3) innings in consecutive calendar days after which that
player must not pitch the next calendar day. An inning pitched constitutes throwing one pitch to one batter or being
officially entered into the pitching position. PENALTY: THE INELIGIBLE PITCHER AND HEAD COACH
ARE EJECTED
9:U, 10:U, 11:U and 12:U age groups, a player may pitch in a cumulative maximum of six (6) innings in
consecutive calendar days after which that player must not pitch the next calendar day.
Example # 1: Day 1 (2 innings), Day 2 (2 innings), Day 3 (1 inning), Day 4 (1 inning), Day 5 (must not pitch).
Example # 2: Day 1 (3 innings), Day 2 (does not pitch), Day 3 (3 innings), Day 4 (3 innings), Day 5 (must not
pitch).
Upon reaching the applicable individual pitching limit, the pitcher is immediately removed as pitcher.
EXCEPTION: When a game is suspended in mid-inning and continued on a future day, the pitcher of record is charged
with an inning pitched just prior to suspension and also charged with an inning pitched immediately upon resumption of
the game.
PENALTY: Upon discovery that the individual pitching limit has been exceeded, the pitcher is immediately
removed and both the pitcher and head coach are ejected.
AGE SPECIFIC
9U & 10U Open Bases:
Base length is 65 feet.
Pitching distance is 46 feet.
6 Inning games.
8U Player Pitch:
Base length is 60 feet.
Pitching distance is 40 feet.
5 inning games.
No lead offs.
See AAU Baseball Handbook (pg 17) regarding stealing & runs per inning.
DH and EP (Extra Player)
This is available at all ages and is optional for all games in all age groups.
EXTRA PLAYER (EP) AND/OR DESIGNATED HITTER (DH)
At the beginning of a game, either the EP and and/or the DH may be elected.
A. The Designated Hitter (DH) provision as covered in the rule book published by the National Federation of State High
School Associations (NFHS) applies. The Extra Player (EP) is listed in the batting order and may assume any of the
nine defensive positions (including pitcher) without being counted as a substitution.
Under all of the following options, there are never more than the standard nine defensive positions.
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Use neither DH nor EP, giving nine (9) players in the batting order and the same nine (9) players on defense.
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Use only the DH, not the EP, giving nine (9) players in the batting order, one of which is replaced by another
line up player on defense.
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Use only the EP, not the DH, giving ten (10) players in the batting order of which nine play on defense.
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Use both the DH and EP, giving ten players in the batting order, but one of the nine (9) defensive players is
replaced by the DH in that batting order. However, the DH can be removed during the game according to
NFHS rules.
B. The same number of players that are listed in the batting order to begin the game will continue throughout the game.
If the game is started using an EP, the game must be finished using an EP.
C. Players, not listed in the starting line-up, may serve as substitutes in the normal manner as covered in the rule book
published by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
D. In case of injury, the NFHS rule book applies except that if an EP is being used and injury prevents that slot in the
batting order from being filled, an automatic “out” applies in that slot.
BALKS
In the 8:U, 9:U (60’) CLOSED BASES and 10:U (60') CLOSED BASES age groups, balks WILL NOT be called.
HEAD FIRST SLIDE
Headfirst slides will be ALLOWED in ALL AGE GROUPS.
10-RUN RULE / 15-RUN RULE (MANDATORY)
In the 9:U, 10:U, 11U and 12:U age groups, the 10-run rule shall apply after four (4) innings (3 1/2 innings if the home
team is ahead.) In all age groups 13:U and older, the 10-run rule shall apply after five (5) innings (4 ½ innings if the
home team is ahead). In all age groups, the 15-rule shall apply after three (3) innings (2 ½ innings if the home team is
ahead). The 10-run rule and 15-run rule shall apply in ALL National Championship games in ALL ROUNDS of play.
EJECTION (manager, coach or players)
In all age groups, the first occurrence results in suspension for the rest of the game (removal from game site) in which
ejection occurs and the next scheduled game.
The second occurrence during the same tournament results in suspension for the remainder of the tournament as well as
possible further sanctions subject to the review of the District AAU tournament official for District and Regional
competitions or the National AAU Tournament Official for National Championships.
If all coaches listed on the team’s tournament roster are ejected during a game; then the team must forfeit upon
the removal of the last coach.
COMPLETE GAME
The 9:U, 10:U, 11:U and 12:U age groups shall consider a game complete after four (4) innings (3 1/2 innings if home
team is ahead).
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PITCHING RECORDS
1. Each team will be required to complete the official score card for the umpire prior to the game. The official scorekeeper and/or the umpire will record pitching changes.
2. Each team will be required to sign the scorecard at the end of the game making the pitching record final and official.
3. Any scorecard not signed by the coach will become official 1 hour after the end of the game and cannot be changed.
4. Scorecards will be posted on the tournament board for reference by participating coaches. Challenges regarding pitching eligibility are the responsibility of coaches during the game.
RULES OF CONDUCT
Good sportsmanship is expected on and off the field by players and coaches. Un-sportsmanship like behavior will result in removal from the game and the park.
Team manager and coaches must have full control of the players and coaches at all times - on and off the field.
NO ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR BY FANS WILL BE TOLERATED. Teams will be responsible for fan conduct. The head coach will be warned of abusive fan behavior. The head coach may be subject to ejection if abusive fan behavior continues along with the abusive fan(s).
UNIFORMS
1. All players must be fully uniformed, which includes: pants, socks, cap and team shirt with numbers that are more than 3" in height and visible at all times when on the playing field.
2. Appropriate batting helmets are to be worn on deck, at bat, and on the bases.
3. Managers and coaches must wear a baseball cap with team insignia and will be appropriately dressed in matching athletic attire.
4. Protests on uniforms will not be allowed. This will be the tournament director's responsibility.
5. Catchers must wear protective gear: mask, chest protector, shin guards, protective cup, catcher’s helmet and throat guard (if protection is not provided by the helmet style).
LINEUPS
1. All teams will be required to provide both the official scorekeeper and opposing team with a lineup card in batting order containing batters first name, last name, number, starting position and the same of substitutes.
2. Each team will complete the official scorecard for the umpire prior to the game start.
3. USSSA Tournament: Teams will have the option of designating a 10th batter as an Extra Hitter (EH). If a team starts with 10 they must finish with 10. Refer to USSA Rules. AAU Tournaments: Teams will have the option of an Extra Hitter (EH) and/or a Designated Hitter (DH). Refer to AAU rules.
SUBSTITUTION RULES AT ALL-TOURNAMENT PLAYERS PARK
1. ALL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE MADE BY THE HEAD COACH TO THE UMPIRE. (All substitutions must be reported on the field not by bookkeepers.) The umpire will only then assure the scorekeeper and the opposing team are informed. Substitutions not reported by the head coach are not official substitutions and are not recorded on the books in the event of a challenge by the opposing team.
2. ALL LINEUP SUBSTITUTIONS IN THE FIELD OR AT BAT MUST BE REPORTED TO THE UMPIRE AT THE TIME OF THE CHANGE.
DISPUTES
In the case of a disputed play or decision only the head coach may consult game officials. Other players and coaches should not become involved in the discussion unless invited to do so by the field officials at the head coach's request.
Umpires have the ultimate decision on the field and will NOT defer to the tournament director. coaches must abide by the umpires decisions or forfeit the game.
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