Del Norte Little League

COACH-PITCH Baseball

General

Minor- Coach Pitch- Baseball League Age 6-8

This is an instructional division; players ARE NOT eligible for a tournament team.

The league will provide a Team t-shirt and hat.

See www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/coach-pitch/ for an array of coaching resources.

We do not keep score or standings in the Coach Pitch Division.

Key Rules

o   Games are not to exceed 4 innings or 75 minutes. The time limit of 75 minutes applies regardless of the number of innings played. Any inning started prior to the time limit must be completed.

o   Managers or Coaches may be on the field for instructional purposes but shall not assist runners or touch a live ball. At least 1 manager or approved adult must be in the dugout at all times.

o   All players on the roster may be given a defensive position. Only 1 catcher.

o   3 outs ends the ½ inning or the side is retired when all players on the roster have batted one time in the ½ inning.

o   A continuous batting order will be implemented.

o   Runners will be permitted to advance ONLY 1 base on an overthrow.

o   Base runners must stay in contact with the base until the ball is hit. No leading off. No stealing.

o   No protests.