6U Division Game Rules
This division is considered our tee ball division
● Tee ball is played with all team members taking the field on defense and all team
members batting in an inning.
● Time limit: 1 hour
● Umpires: Coaches will be responsible for calling outs

Batting
● All players in attendance will be placed in a continuous batting order
● When batting, the ball is not to be pitched but shall be placed on a tee from which the
batter shall hit it.
● The batter is entitled to have as many swings as they need to hit the ball.
● A player is declared out when:
○ The ball is hit and caught without hitting the ground
○ A player who has the ball stands on the base before the runner makes it to the
base
○ A fielder with the glove or hand that is holding the ball tags a runner between
bases.
● The offensive team’s half of the inning is over when every player on the team has had a
chance to bat.
● The next time the team is up to bat they should rotate their lineup so everyone has a
chance to lead off.

Fielding
● Suggested fielding positions:
○ The pitcher: does not pitch but stands in the area of the pitcher to field balls hit in
that area.
○ The catcher: cover home plate and tag runners running to home.
○ Infielders: place in the areas of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and short stop positions. If there are
more players they should be spaced around the infield.

Running Bases
● Runners may advance when the ball is in play to encourage fielders to throw. However,
runners may only advance one base per play.
● On the last batter of the inning, runners may advance as many bases as they deem safe
to try and score.



8U Division Game Rules
This division is considered our “coach pitch” division
● Maximum of 5 innings or 1 hour 15 minute time limit. No new innings shall start after 1
hour and 10 minutes of play.
● Umpires: Coaches or parents will be responsible for calling outs. If a player is called out,
they must return to the dugout.

Batting
● All players in attendance will be placed in a continuous batting order
● Coaches will pitch to their own team with a 5 pitch maximum, there will be no walks
● If the batter foul tips the last pitch, she keeps her at bat.
● If a batter is unable to successfully hit the ball after five pitches from the coach, the ball will be placed on a tee and the batter will be allowed as many swings as they need to hit the ball.
● A batter hit by a coach does not receive a base, and that pitch does not count as one of
the five pitches allowed.
● Bunting is not allowed
● The offensive team’s half of the inning is over when every player on the team has had a
chance to bat.
● The next time the team is up to bat they should rotate their lineup so everyone has a
chance to lead off.

Fielding
● The defensive playing field can consist of up to 10 players. Players in attendance will
take the playing field with no player sitting more than one inning at a time.
● Infield and outfield rotation between all players is mandatory.
● Special Fielding position rules:
○ The pitcher: does not pitch but stands in the area of the pitcher to field balls hit in
that area. The coach pitching is not allowed to field the ball.
○ The catcher: will catch for the coach who is pitching and cover home plate to tag
runners at home. To speed up the game, the coach pitching should use 3-5 balls.
If a ball goes to the backstop during an at bat the catcher should not chase it.
Another coach can get it or it can be gotten between batters.

Running Bases
● Stealing is not allowed
● A runner may leadoff once the ball crosses the plate.
● Runners may advance when the ball is in play to encourage fielders to throw, and may
continue to advance until the ball reaches the infield within the base paths.
● Runners may only advance one base on an overthrown ball. After the first overthrown
ball, play is considered dead for the offensive team.
● On the last batter of the inning, runners may advance as many bases as they deem safe
to try and score.



10U Division Game Rules
This division is the level where players start pitching to each other
● Maximum of 5 innings or 1 hour 15 minute time limit. No new innings shall start after 1
hour and 10 minutes of play.
● Pitcher’s mound is 32’ from the plate, 11” ball is used.
● Umpires: Coaches or parents will be responsible for calling balls, strikes, and outs. If a
player is called out, they must return to the dugout.

Batting
● All players in attendance will be placed in a continuous batting order
● CoachPitch Rule: After a normal pitch count and a player is walked, the coach of the
batting team will come out to pitch to the player up to bat. The coach must pitch from
within the pitching circle; strike count from the pitcher carries over to the coach. Every
coach pitch is considered a strike. Any 3 strike combination and the batter is out. The
only exception is on a 3rd strike foul ball, in that case the batter keeps their at-bat.
● A batter hit by a coach does not receive a base, and that pitch does not count as a
strike. It is considered a no pitch and the at bat continues with the current count.
● A batter hit by a pitch from a player pitcher is awarded first base.
● Called or swinging 3rd strike, dropped or not, is an automatic out.
● Bunting is allowed only against the player pitcher.
● There is a 5 run maximum per inning (regardless of inning) or 3 outs, whichever occurs
first

Fielding
● Infielders and Pitchers must wear an infield mask.
● The defensive playing field can consist of up to 10 players, in which case they must use
4 outfielders, and they must be positioned in the outfield grass. Players in attendance
will take the playing field with no player sitting more than one inning in a row.
● Infield and outfield rotation between all players is mandatory.
● Special Fielding position rules:
○ The pitcher: If a coach comes out to pitch then the pitcher stands in the pitcher’s
circle to field balls hit in that area. The coach pitching is not allowed to field the
ball. Pitchers are limited to a maximum of three innings/game.

Running Bases
● Stealing of bases is allowed. There is no stealing home.
● A runner may leadoff or steal once the ball crosses home plate, not when it leaves the
pitcher’s hand.
● Runners may advance when the ball is in play to encourage fielders to throw, and may
continue to advance until the ball is in control of the pitcher in the pitcher’s circle.
● Once the pitcher is in control of the ball within the pitcher’s circle, the base-runner must
stop advancement at the base they are advancing to. If the pitcher “looks back” the
runner and they stop, they must go back. If they do not immediately return to their base,
the penalty is an out. The only exception is, if a pitcher fakes a throw or makes a throw
to the base the runner is returning to.
● If there is a play at the plate, the base runner must slide or avoid contact. The catcher
may not block the plate without the ball.

12U and 14U Division Game Rules
This division will play in accordance with NFHS rules with the following exceptions and
emphases:
● Maximum of 6 innings or 1 hour 15 minute time limit. No new innings shall start after 1
hour and 10 minutes of play.
● Pitcher’s mound is 40’ from the plate, 12” ball is used.
● Umpires: will be supplied by MGSA

Batting
● All players in attendance will be placed in a continuous batting order
● There is a 5 run maximum per inning (regardless of inning) or 3 outs, whichever occurs
first
● Any batter hit by a pitch whether it hits the dirt or not, will be awarded 1st base.
● A batter may take 1st base on a dropped 3rd strike as long as 1st base is not occupied.
Runners may also advance.

Fielding
● Infielders and Pitchers will wear an infield mask
● The defensive playing field can consist of up to 10 players with coaches on each team
agreeing to playing 9 or 10. In the case of playing with 10, they must use 4 outfielders,
and they must be positioned in the outfield grass. Players in attendance will take the
playing field with no player sitting more than one inning in a row.

Running Bases
● Stealing of bases is allowed.
● A runner may leadoff or steal once the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.
● Runners may advance when the ball is in play to encourage fielders to throw, and may
continue to advance until the ball is in control of the pitcher in the pitcher’s circle.
● Once the pitcher is in control of the ball within the pitcher’s circle, the base-runner must
stop advancement at the base they are advancing to. If the pitcher “looks back” the
runner and they stop, they must go back. If they do not immediately return to their base,
the penalty is an out. The only exception is, if a pitcher fakes a throw or makes a throw
to the base the runner is returning to.
● If there is a play at the plate, the base runner must slide or avoid contact. The catcher
may not block the plate without the ball.