HUTTO YOUTH BASEBALL
Rules and Standards
Hutto Youth Baseball/Softball operates its leagues under a membership certificate
granted by Pony Baseball and Softball. These leagues are known as, Wrangler,
Shetland, Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony for Baseball and Softball and are governed
by one Board of Directors.
The league will provide for the following divisions of play:
1. Wrangler (3-4 years old)
2. Shetland (4, 5 & 6 years old)
3. Pinto (7-8 years old)
4. Mustang (9-10 years old)
5. Bronco (11-12 years old)
6. Pony (13-14 years old)
All leagues shall abide by the rules and regulations set forth by Official Baseball Rules:
The Sporting News edition, as edited for Pony Baseball (with certain modifications as
allowed). Special rules and exceptions also may be established for the leagues
sponsored by Hutto Youth Baseball and Softball and adopted by its Board of Directors.
The following pages contain the Pony Baseball rules and regulations that have been
modified by the Board of Directors. These are the special rules and exception that have
been established for the league of Hutto Youth Baseball/Softball.
GENERAL
ABUSIVE LANGUAGE, DRUG USE, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The Board of Directors will not tolerate abusive language, use of drugs or use of
alcoholic beverages on the ball park grounds. The Hutto Police Department will be
contacted to aid in enforcement of all laws and city ordinances pertaining to governing
the use of drugs or consumption of alcoholic beverages on park premises and practice
fields. The “ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY” is in effect at all times.
USE OF TOBACCO
There will be no use of tobacco in the dugout or field. This is to include all smokeless
tobacco, E-cigs, and vapor cigarettes.
PROFANITY, LOSS OF TEMPER, ABUSE OF EQUIPMENT
The use of profanity, loss of temper or abuse of equipment will NOT be tolerated and
will be grounds for immediate removal from the game by an umpire. The “ZERO
TOLERANCE POLICY” is in effect at all times. After receiving the umpire’s report that a
manager, coach or player has been disqualified, the league president will turn over the
report to the league decisions committee who will handle the matter in accordance with
Pony rules. The league decisions committee shall be in accordance with the “Pony
Rules and Regulations”.
SPORTSMANSHIP
The purpose of Hutto Youth Baseball/Softball is to help boys and girls to become good,
decent citizens. It strives to inspire them with a goal and enrich their lives toward the
day when they must take their place in society. It establishes for them the fundamentals
of teamwork and play. The Board of Directors will look with utmost disfavor upon such
activities by managers and coaches as instructing unsportsmanlike behavior or to call
time out to talk to players in effort to affect the outcome of a game when time becomes
a factor. The principles of Hutto Youth Baseball/Softball involve much more than just
winning, and the Board expects those principles to be adhered to by all managers,
coaches, players and parents at all times.
TEAM DUTY and FIELD DUTY
It is the managers and coach’s responsibility to get helpers assigned to team duty and
field duty. If these duties are not covered, the manager will be reported to the Vice
President of that league and will face disciplinary action, i.e. Manager being suspended
or forfeiture of a game. Each Team is responsible to set up the field prior to games
(Home and visitor shall work together) Managers must have at least one person to be at
fields 30 minutes prior to game to set up fields. Ie: putting out bases or moving base to
correct distance, raking if necessary, chalking field and ensuring field is safe for play.
The last Team’s playing shall put up bases and rake the field and turn off lights during
night games. All teams shall pick up trash after each game.
CANCELLED OR SUSPENDED GAMES
Any canceled or suspended game will be rescheduled as soon as possible, if possible.
Information concerning rescheduled games will be found on the web page:
http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/hybsl or talk to your Vice President if you have
questions.
EARLY AND LATE GAMES
Early games are scheduled to begin at 6:00PM. Late games are scheduled to begin no
later than 8:00PM. No reversion rule (revert back to inning of original game).
UMPIRES
Umpires are in full charge of the game and are entitled to respect at all times from
managers, coaches, players, parents and visitors. Any disorderly conduct from a
manager, coach, player, parent or visitor that results in an ejection must adhere to the
umpires’ judgment for the ejection. Any person ejected must leave the park
immediately. Failure to do so will result in the Hutto Police Department to be called.
If an umpire ejects a manager or a coach, they may not be eligible to participate for the
next game; this will be decided by the decisions committee.
The Board of Directors may suspend any person who verbally or physically contacts an
umpire in an abusive fashion from attendance for the next two scheduled games /or
punishment as the board deems necessary.
A second occurrence of umpire abuse will be cause for suspension from attendance for
the remainder of the season.
The ejected person will have the opportunity to file an incident report with the Board of
Directors at a later date. Refer to the “ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY”.
ONFIELD DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any on field issues can only be resolved with the 2 Head coaches and the umpire.
Timeout has to be called and the issue will only be talked about and resolved. Any
yelling or Showing disrespect to the opposing coach or umpire will result in an automatic
ejection from the field.
ADDITONAL GROUND RULES
The Board of Directors may publish any additional ground rules for all leagues at the
beginning of each season.
RULE CHANGES
The Board of Directors reserves the right to add or change rules during the year for the
betterment and/or safety of the program. During interleague play, interleague rule will
supersede local rules.
PONY BAT RULES
All Bat rules will be those set forth by Pony Baseball.
COACHES GENERAL
All coaches are responsible for the parents. Head coaches are responsible for the
assistant coaches. Any parent or coach getting out of line will be asked to leave the
fields. Coaches may be ejected from the game for not controlling the parents. Umpire
will start with the head coach, then move on to assistants.
Up to 3 coaches from each team will be asked to meet with the umpire 10 minutes prior
to start of the game to go over all rules.
NUMBER OF MANAGERS/COACHES IN DUGOUT
Only managers, coaches and Team Mangers approved by the Board of Directors shall be
in the dugout. A Fourth coach can be added for the Mustang, Bronco, and Pony levels
only if the cost of the jersey and hat are covered by the individual coach or Head coach.
The All Star coaches selected shall only have two assistant coaches. A fourth coach will
not be allowed.
Shetland – Four Coaches
Pinto – Four Coaches
Mustang – Three Coaches
Bronco – Three Coaches
Pony – Three Coach
NUMBER OF COACHES ON THE FIELD
No Defensive coaches are allowed on the field with the exception of 2 defensive
coaches at the Shetland level and a coach or parent at each base for the
Wrangler division.
PRACTICE
Practice may not be held unless two Adults are in charge.
PLAYER SELECTION
Player selection in the for all Divisions will be in accordance with the “Draft System”.
The Board may increase the number of players on teams to accommodate unexpected
applications.
PLAYER REPLACEMENT
The procedure for player replacement is when a player’s services are lost for the
season. The manager or coach shall notify the League Vice President within 24 hours.
Failure to notify the V.P could result in the manager’s suspension. The Vice President
will verify the vacancy with the player’s parents. The commissioner will then notify the
manager if a replacement player is available. Managers shall replace lost players with
eligible players not currently on a league team, with notification to the League
President. The Vice President of each League shall handle league injuries on an
individual basis.
PLAYER PROTECTIONS
Player protections will be a max of Seven (7) players for each team, including siblings
and coaches’ children to be considered D2. Protected players of eight (8) or more will
be considered D1. The manager and parent, prior to the draft must agree upon these
protections. A protection form must be filled out and signed prior to tryouts. If one
player is protected, that player must be drafted in the first round. If two (2) players are
protected, those players must be drafted in the first and second rounds, respectively. If
three (3) players are protected, they must be drafted in the first, second and third
rounds, respectively. This process will continue to descend through all rounds
applicable. All siblings requesting to play together will count as part of your 7 or less or
8 or more protected players.
TEAMS DRAW FOR DRAFT
Teams will draw for draft positions. Protected players are not required to tryout, all other
players are. Players who tryout will be selected in draft order. Players who did not tryout
will be selected out of a hat in draft order after all tryout players have been selected.
PLAYER TRADES
One (1) player trade will be allowed per team after the draft, but must be completed
before leaving the draft room, on draft night.
DRAFT PROCEDURE
All League teams will draft within the same draft.
BASE DISTANCES AND PITCHING DISTANCES (BASEBALL ONLY)
Division
Base Distance
Pitching Distance
Shetland
50’
38’
Pinto
60’
38’
Mustang
60’
46’
Bronco
70’
50’
Pony
80’
54’
WRANGLER DIVISION (AGES 3-4)
ASSIGNMENT OF PLAYERS
The Board of Directors has adopted a rule whereby the Selections Committee and the
player agents will conduct a draft to assign players to teams, placing approximately the
same number of players, by age, to each team. This division will only consist of
approximately 5-8 players on each team. This is a coed division.
AGE GROUP AND TEAMS
The Board of Directors has established the age structure as a candidate who will attain
the age of three (3) or four (4) prior to September 1st of the given year.
REGULATION GAME
A regulation game shall consist of two (2) full innings, if time permits.
Ball In Play
1. In the first inning every team will bat their lineup with each kid getting a single
whether an out is made or not. The last kid will finish the inning with a home run.
2. The second inning every team will bat their lineup with each kid getting a homerun.
UMPIRE JUDGEMENT CALLS
No umpires required at this level.
WRANGLER DEFENSE
CATCHERS
No Catcher at this level of play.
PITCHERS
Ball will be placed on tee at home plate for batter to hit. The hit ball must travel five (5)
feet in fair territory.
PITCHING RULES
No pitching to players at this level of play.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON DEFENSE
The defensive team will field all players. All outfield players shall be evenly spaced on
the outfield grass. Infielders can play no closer than 38’ for safety reasons. (This
includes the pitcher)
All players shall play, only five (5) players allowed on infield.
DEFENSIVE COACHES
This level has no set limit on the number of coaches allowed on the field. This will be
determined by the head coach of that team
WRANGLER OFFENSE
SIDE RETIRED
The offensive side is retired only after each kid in the lineup takes his at bat. Each kid
will bat each inning.
OFFENSIVE COACHES
Coaches and parents are encouraged to take a place at each base to help the kids with
running the bases. This level has no set limit on the number of coaches allowed on the
field. This will be determined by the head coach of that team
SHETLAND DIVISION
ASSIGNMENT OF PLAYERS
The Board of Directors has adopted a rule whereby the draft will follow the HYBSA
Draft System. See Draft System Document
AGE GROUP AND TEAMS
The Board of Directors has established the age structure as a candidate who will attain
the age of four (4) five (5) or six (6) prior to September 1st of the given year.
REGULATION GAME
Games are 60 minutes long. No new inning will start after 55 minutes. If a game is tied
after five (5) full innings or time has expired, the game will end in a tie. Coaches may
concede the game at any time. Mercy rule will be 15 runs after 3, 10 runs after 4, or 5
runs after 5.
Ball In Play
Once a ball has been placed in play by the batter; runners may advance until one of two
defensive actions will stop a play. This does NOT include umpire making a judgment
call of dead ball for any reason like an injured player, etc.
1. The closest base runner to home is stopped from advancing by any defensive
player.
2. The ball is returned to the pitcher and the pitcher is in the pitching mound area
not trying to make a play.
3. Holding the ball overhead by any defensive player does NOT stop play or cause
a dead ball situation.
4. NO infield fly rule in effect.
5. No overthrow rule in Shetland at any base. This follows Pony rules.
MANDATORY PLAY RULE
The Board of Directors has adopted the rule whereby a player shall not remain on the
bench more than one defensive half inning. Each team shall bat the roster.
UMPIRE JUDGEMENT CALLS
All umpire judgment calls are not questionable or arguable. Board members are not
allowed to overturn judgement calls. They can be brought in for rule interpretation.
Shetland Defense
CATCHERS
Will be outfitted with a catcher’s helmet provided by the league or one that is equal in
protection. The catcher will stand back away from the batter (in close proximity to the
umpire) until the ball is hit and the batter has left the batter’s box. At a minimum, a
catchers helmet and chest protector is required while playing the catching position. .
PITCHERS
Ball will be placed on tee at home plate for batter to hit. The hit ball must travel five (5)
feet in fair territory.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON DEFENSE
The defensive team will field ten (10) players, with the 10th player in an outfield position.
If a team has more than 10 players they can play the remaining kids in the outfield. All
outfield players shall be evenly spaced on the outfield grass. A game can start with nine
(9) players with the 10th player not counted as an out. If only 8 players are present, the
9
th
spot is an automatic out.
Infielders can play no closer than 38’ for safety reasons. (This includes the pitcher)
All players shall play, only five (5) players allowed on infield.
DEFENSIVE COACHES
Coaches (2 Maximum) must remain on outfield grass, unless time has been called.
Other coaches may be outside the dugout in foul grounds on their dugout side of the
field to help with the instructions to their players.
Coaches may not touch fielders in the field of play to position them. There will be 1
warning then the coach will be asked to leave the field.
BALL IN PLAY
One of two defensive actions will stop a play. This does NOT include umpire making a
judgment call of dead ball for any reason like an injured player, etc.
1. The closest base to runner to home is stopped from advancing by any
defensive player.
2. The ball is returned to the pitcher and the pitcher is in the pitching mound area
not trying to make a play.
3. Holding the ball overhead by any defensive player does NOT stop play or cause
a dead ball situation.
4. There is no overthrow rule on any base. This follows Pony rules.
SHETLAND OFFENSE
SIDE RETIRED
The offensive side is retired when three (3) outs are made or when five (5) runs have
scored in an inning.
STRIKE OUTS
A batter shall be declared out after failing to hit a fair ball upon a total of three (3) swings
at the ball placed on tee.
There are no walks in Shetland.
OFFENSIVE COACHES
Only 3 coaches are allowed on the field at a time: first base coach, third base coach,
and a coach at the plate.
Coaches may help set the batters feet and help measure up to the ball. Coaches may
not grab or pick up a player to position them at the tee. 1 warning then automatic out.
Coaches are not allowed to touch a base runner at any time. This will result in an
automatic out.
BALL HIT TO OUTFIELD
On a ball hit to the outfield, the runner may advance until the ball is in control by an
infield player in the infield, fair or foul. The runner may advance to the base they are
approaching, at their own risk or until the umpire calls time. There is no overthrow rule
on a ball hit to the outfield.
CONTACT AVOIDANCE
Any runner is out when the runner does not slide or attempts to get around a fielder who
has the ball and is waiting to make the tag.
SAFETY RULE
All offensive players must wear batting helmet until safely in dugout.
PINTO DIVISION
ASSIGNMENT OF PLAYERS
The Board of Directors has adopted a rule whereby the draft will follow the HYBSA
Draft System. See Draft System Document
AGE GROUP AND TEAMS
The Board of Directors has established the age structure as a candidate who will attain
the age of seven (7) or eight (8) prior to September 1st of the given year.
REGULATION GAME
A regulation game shall consist of 75 minutes with no new inning starting after 70
minutes. If the game is tied after six (6) full innings or time has expired, the game will
end in a tie. Mercy rule will be 10 runs after 4 innings of play. The 6
th
inning is an open
inning. NO infield fly rule in effect.
MANDATORY PLAY RULE
No player will sit out two (2) consecutive innings. Each team shall bat the roster. Late
player can be added to the end of the roster provided the first batter has not batted
twice.
UMPIRE JUDGEMENT CALLS
All umpire judgment calls are not questionable or arguable. No board member can
overturn an umpire judgment call. Board members can be brought in for rule interpretation.
PINTO DEFENSE
PITCHING
The Board of Directors has adopted the rule that provides that a coach must pitch in an
overhand motion from a standing position from least 38 feet away, until a maximum of
six (6) pitches have occurred. The coach must be in front of the mound and beyond the
38- foot line when the ball is released.
Pitchers (coach) will immediately leave the infield once the ball is hit. Failure to do so
may be ruled interference and the lead runner will be called out.
Pitcher –player has to play 38’ or more away from the home plate and have one foot in
the dirt area at the pitching position. This means pitcher player has to be behind the
release point of the coach pitcher.
All other Pony coach-pitch rules apply.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON DEFENSE
The defensive team will field nine (9) players. A game can start with nine (9) players
with the 10th player not counted as an out. If only 8 players are present, the 9
th
spot is
an automatic out. If only 7 players are present a coach can add another player from
another Hutto team to play outfield.
While on offense, all coaches, other than the pitching coach must remain in the dugout
or in the coach’s boxes.
While on defense, one coach is allowed out of the dugout. All
other Pony rules apply.
PINTO OFFENSE
SIDE RETIRED
The offensive side is retired when three (3) outs are made or when five (5) runs have
scored in an inning. 6
th
inning and beyond is an open inning.
STRIKE OUTS
Strikeouts are permitted in Pinto. A batter shall be allowed six (6) pitches, or three (3)
strikes, whichever comes first. If on the sixth pitch, the ball is not struck or is batted foul,
the batter is retired.
There are no walks in Pinto.
BALL HIT TO OUTFIELD
On a ball hit to the outfield, the runner may advance until the ball is in control by an
infield player in the infield, fair or foul. The runner may advance to the base they are
approaching, at their own risk or until the umpire calls time. There is no overthrow rule
on a ball hit to the outfield.
COURTESY RUNNER, CATCHER POSITION
A courtesy runner is allowed, at the coach’s option, for the catcher only, after two outs
are made. The courtesy runner will be the player that made the second out of the
current inning.
Catchers in Coach-Pitch will be outfitted in full catcher’s gear (a Mandatory cup at
catchers’ expense) and will be allowed to play the catcher’s position.
CONTACT AVOIDANCE
Any runner is out when the runner does not slide or attempts to get around a fielder who
has the ball and is waiting to make the tag.
SAFETY RULE
All offensive players must wear batting helmet until safely in dugout.
MUSTANG DIVISION
ASSIGNMENT OF PLAYERS
The Board of Directors has adopted a rule whereby the draft will follow the HYBSA
Draft System. See Draft System Document
AGE GROUP AND TEAMS
The Mustang League shall consist of players of league ages nine (9) and ten (10) years
of age prior to September 1st of the given year.
REGULATION GAME
A regulation game shall consist of 90 minutes with no new inning beginning after 85
minutes. If the game is tied after six (6) full innings or time has expired, the game shall
remain a tie.
The 10 run rule shall apply after 4 innings of play or 3 ½ innings if the home team is
ahead. The 6
th
inning and beyond are open innings.
MANDATORY PLAY RULE
The Board of Directors has adopted a mandatory play rule whereby each player must
play at least 2 innings and bat at least one time. In addition, each team is to bat the
roster. If a player does not get the mandatory play, that player must start the next
scheduled game. A starter may re-enter the game as long as the substitutes play is not
affected.
MUSTANG DEFENSE
PITCHERS
The Board of Directors has implemented a safety rule that calls for the removal from the
position, as a pitcher, a player that has hit three (3) legal batters in a game.
Pony pitching rules apply.
PITCHING RULE:
Pitching rules will Pony pitching rules set out in the Pony rule book.
Please know that pitch counts are drop dead at the given intervals not finish the batter
unless it is the last pitch he can throw in a given day. For example if a kid in 10u hits his
20
th
pitch with a 2-1 count and the coach wants him for the next day he must be pulled.
If he finishes the batter he now rolls into the next interval for days rest. If the same
pitcher hits his 75
th
pitch with a 2-1 count he is allowed to finish that batter.
**NOTE** During League play, the enforcement will be left up to the integrity of each
team’s coaching staff. All coaches must keep a provided pitching chart of every game
and leave a copy in the concession stand or take a picture and email/text to Stacy
Henderson at stacy_henders[email protected] or 512-512-809-2517. Scorecards or a
pitching log will be available for all Managers to check on a weekly basis, this
information will be taken directly off the cards that have been turned in and signed by
the managers and is not up for dispute. This information will be located at the
concession stand. Violation of the pitching rules will result in a forfeit of the game.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON DEFENSE
The defensive team will field nine (9) players. If you are short a player, the short player
will be in the outfield. (You will play with only 2 outfielders.) If only 7 players are
present please pull kids from another Hutto team.
DEFENSIVE COACHES
While on defense only one coach is allowed outside of the dugout to help the
pitches and align the defense properly. This coach must be in close proximity of
the dugout door and must avoid interfering with any play that moves near his
location. Any interference by this coach will result in the batter being called safe at
1
st
base.
MUSTANG OFFENSE
SIDE RETIRED
The offensive team is retired when three (3) outs are made or when five (5) runs have
been scored in an inning. The “five run” rule was adopted in lieu of retiring the offensive
team after batting through their batting order before three (3) outs are recorded. Each
team shall bat the roster. Late players can be added to the bottom of the roster provided
the first batter in the line-up hasn’t batter twice.
COURTESY RUNNER
A courtesy runner is allowed, at the coach’s option, for the catcher only after two outs
are made. The courtesy runner will be the player that made the second out of the
current inning. This does not affect the Mandatory Play Rule.
CONTACT AVOIDANCE
Any runner is out when the runner does not slide or attempts to get around a fielder who
has the ball and is waiting to make the tag.
BRONCO DIVISION
AGE GROUP AND TEAMS
The Bronco League shall consist of players of league ages eleven (11) and twelve (12)
years of age prior to September 1st of the given year.
REGULATION GAME
A regulation game shall consist of 100 minutes with no new inning after 95 minutes.
If the game is tied after seven (7) full innings or time has expired, the game shall
remain a tie. The 10 run rule shall apply after 4 innings of play or 3 ½ innings if the
home team is ahead. 7
th
inning and on is unlimited runs.
MANDATORY PLAY RULE
The Board of Directors has adopted a play 9 bat 9 rule to follow recommended Pony
rules. A starter may re-enter the game as long as the substitutes play is not affected.
BRONCO DEFENSE
PITCHERS
The Board of Directors has implemented a safety rule that calls for the removal from the
position, as a pitcher, a player that has hit three (3) legal batters in a game.
Pony pitching rules apply.
PITCHING RULE:
Pitching rules will Pony pitching rules set out in the Pony rule book.
Please know that pitch counts are drop dead at the given intervals not finish the batter
unless it is the last pitch he can throw in a given day. For example if a kid in 10u hits his
20
th
pitch with a 2-1 count and the coach wants him for the next day he must be pulled.
If he finishes the batter he now rolls into the next interval for days rest. If the same
pitcher hits his 75
th
pitch with a 2-1 count he is allowed to finish that batter.
**NOTE** During League play, the enforcement will be left up to the integrity of each
team’s coaching staff. All coaches must keep a provided pitching chart of every game and
leave a copy in the concession stand or take a picture and email/text to Stacy Henderson
at [email protected] or 512-512-809-2517. Scorecards or a pitching log will
be available for all Managers to check on a weekly basis, this information will be taken
directly off the cards that have been turned in and signed by the managers and is not up
for dispute. This information will be located at the concession stand. Violation of the
pitching rules will result in a forfeit of the game.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON DEFENSE
The defensive team will field nine (9) players. You may start or continue a game with only
8 but will be a position short. If only 7 players are present please pull kids from other
Hutto teams to fill in.
DEFENSIVE COACHES
While on defense only one coach is allowed outside of the dugout to help the
pitches and align the defense properly. This coach must be in close proximity of
the dugout door and must avoid interfering with any play that moves near his
location. Any interference by this coach will result in the batter being called safe at
1
st
base.
BRONCO OFFENSE
SIDE RETIRED
The offensive team is retired when three (3) outs are made or when seven (7) runs have
been scored in an inning. The “seven run” rule was adopted in lieu of retiring the
offensive team after batting through their batting order before three (3) outs are
recorded. Each team shall bat the roster. Late players can be added to the bottom of
the roster provided the first batter in the line-up hasn’t batter twice.
COURTESY RUNNER
A courtesy runner is allowed, at the coach’s option, for the catcher only after two outs
are made. The courtesy runner will be the player that made the second out of the
current inning. This does not affect the Mandatory Play Rule.
CONTACT AVOIDANCE
Any runner is out when the runner does not slide or attempts to get around a fielder who
has the ball and is waiting to make the tag.
ADDITIONAL RULES
1) Official rules will be those of the MLB National league as published in the current
edition of “The Sporting News Edition”, with amendments and exceptions as
listed below:
2) All teams and players must be registered and insured by their local league.
Using an ineligible player (not registered, age conflict, etc…) will result in forfeit
of the game(s) that the player participated in.
3) All decisions on the field are final. There are no protests.
4) Only the manager will handle disputes or appeals with umpires.
5) All umpire judgment calls are not questionable or arguable.
6) A manager or coach that is ejected from the game will be ineligible for the next
league game, to be decided by HYBSA board.
7) Metal Spikes are not allowed.
8) On a squeeze play the batter must bunt or take the pitch. He cannot swing the
bat! The batter and the head coach will be ejected from the game, the runner will
be sent back to 3
rd
base.
9) If time runs out during the inning, the complete inning will be finished unless the
home team is ahead when it becomes their turn at bat.
10) Courtesy runners are allowed for the catcher only when there are 2 out. The
courtesy runner must be a player who has the last recorded out if batting roster).
11) No Pitcher re-entry will be allowed during a game.
12) If a manager or coach goes onto the playing field to talk to any player or players
more than once in a half inning, while the same player is pitching, a pitching
change shall be made. At the umpire’s discretion, this rule does not apply when a
player is injured or there is an equipment issue.
13) Slide Rule: Collision Avoidance Rule
•
Contact shall be considered malicious if: the contact is the result of intentional
excessive force, and / or there is intent to injure.
•
Malicious contact is to be penalized whether committed by an offensive or
defensive player. The umpire shall determine whether contact was avoidable
or unavoidable.
NOTE: It should be noted that a fielder while NOT in possession of the ball and not
attempting to field the ball might be guilty of obstruction if that fielder impedes the
progress of a runner. It is entirely up to the judgment of the umpire as to whether a
fielder is in the act of obstructing a runner.
Last updated: 9/8/2018 Accepted
by HYBSA Board 9/9/18
