Farm League Rules
Goal:
The Primary goal will be an emphasis on Proper Baseball fundamentals instead of winning or losing.
Home Team:
1) The home team is responsible for supplying Level 5 game Balls
2) The home team is responsible for grooming the field after the game has ended
Game Length:
1) 6 Innings or 2-hour time limit, whichever comes first. 3 outs per teams per at bat.
Pitching:
1) A Player will throw 3 pitches to a batter, if the player does not hit it, then the coach will throw 3 pitches. The offensive coach will be on the field with his or her glove located behind the pitcher and will take over on the 4th- to 6th pitch and throw to their own players.
2) Foul balls on the last pitch from child or coach will result in a do-over.
3) When the defensive team makes an out, or the batter does not hit the ball, the player is out.
4) No adult will serve as catcher while a player is pitching.
5) The pitcher will be removed if he or she hits 2 batters in an inning or 3 batters in total.
6) A player cannot pitch more than 75 pitches per day, and only 2 innings per game with 3 full days of rest.
7) The mound will be approximately 10 feet in front of regulation mound for the Farm Pitcher.
Base Running:
1) A runner cannot advance on any overthrown ball.
2) If a batted ball goes past the infielder, the batter can go for a double.
3) Base runners can only advance two bases on a ball hit to the outfield.
4) There are no triples or home runs (unless he or she hits it over the fence), it is about fun.
5) No Stealing or Bunting
Fielding Positions:
1) All players must be in their appropriate positions.
2) 10 players in the field-6 infielders and 4 out fielders. (NO short fielder)
3) Two coaches allowed on the field with the defensive team, one offensive coach to pitch to their team, one coach must remain in the dugout with them players at all times.
Other:
1) A continuous batting order as outlined in the Little League rule 4.04 will be used.
2) All children will play a minimum of 3 innings in the field.
All other Williamsport LL Minor League Rules Apply
