Clinic (6U) (Coach Pitch)
To provide consistency for the players, please follow these rules throughout the season. They should be shared with coaches and parents, so everyone is fully aware. While the players are getting older, the emphasis is still on teaching and having fun. The rules have been designed to ensure that. They should be followed as written.
Lineup
· All players that come to the game will be included in the lineup.
· Late arrivals to the field should be added to the end of the existing lineup and the opposing manager should be told of the addition.
Lineups should rotate throughout the season so players bat in different positions during the season.
· A maximum of 10 players should be in the field – 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, Catcher (Optional) and 4 outfielders. Extra infielder can play behind the mound or in short center field.
· Every player must be given the opportunity to play both outfield and infield during the season. No player should remain in the same position for the entire game.
Batting
A player remains at bat until one of 5 things occur:
o Ball is put in play in fair territory
o 7 pitches are delivered
o 3 swings
o A foul ball on the 7th pitch will continue the at-bat
o After 3 misses or 7 pitches a tee may be used
Baserunning
· NO extra bases rewarded regardless of the number of overthrows on that play.
· Once the ball is attempted to be thrown back to the Pitcher or pitching coach the play is dead.
· No stealing will be allowed in this division.
· There is no tagging up in this division.
· There are no headfirst slides.
· No Leading off any base.
· An inning ends when 5 runs are scored or 3 outs.
· No bunting will be allowed in this division.
· No player should be holding a bat until they are asked to walk to the plate for their at bat.
Other Rules
· Any call made by the Umpire stands and should not be argued. Always carry these rules with you and go over items of concern before the game.
· Time is out when the ball is back into the infield and a defensive player is clearly in possession of it or when the pitcher takes possession of the ball at or near the mound. Teach your players to call time out when they are able and please do not teach them to bait fielders into making unnecessary throws…not at this age!
· No Infield Fly Rule
· Time of Game - A full game is 6 innings. However, no inning will start after 1 hour and fifty minutes of play is completed.
· Time is declared by the third out of the defensive team.
Bat Information
All Bats Must Have the USA Logo and the barrel no larger than 2 5/8.