4th Grade-5th Grade/Kid Pitch
 Game/Times:
1. A game consists of six (6) full innings, except when called due to bad weather,
darkness, or lateness.  Then four (4) complete innings shall constitute an official
game.  
2.  If the game is tied after the final inning, both teams will be awarded with a tie,
except during playoffs where play will continue until there is a winner. 
3. No team may score more than five (5) runs. This limit does not apply in the sixth
inning or the inning agreed upon to be the final inning of the game.  A scorebook
must be used to keep record of the games.    
 
Pitching/Hitting: 
1.  The pitching rubber is 35 feet from the back point of home plate.  Note: Most
fields have the pitching rubber at 40 feet. Equipment is available in the garage if
the rubber is wrong.  Ask the Director on Duty for Assistance. 
2.  Each pitcher is limited to three (3) innings per game, consecutive or non-
consecutive.  During playoffs, extra innings do not count as accumulated
innings.  One pitch in any inning will be considered an inning.  
3. Exceptions to the three (3) innings limits are as follows: Travel players are limited
to pitching two (2) innings in a game. Travel players cannot pitch the last inning
of the game.      
4. When the batter has four called balls, the coach will throw the remaining number
of strikes in the count.  The umpire will call balls/strikes for the batter when the
coach is pitching. A coach cannot walk a batter and will continue to pitch until the
batter gets a hit or strikes out. If the batter gets 3 strikes, the batter is out. A foul
ball will be considered as such, and the batter will get another pitch.  The intent
of this rule is to move the game along. 
5.  When a pitched ball hits a batter, it is the umpire's judgement as to whether a
concerted effort was made to get out of the way or not.  If it is determined that an
effort was made indeed made, the batter will be awarded first base (hit by pitch is
not a walk.  If no effort was made a ball or strike will be called and the hitter will
stay for her remaining pitches. Additionally, a batter may choose to continue their

at-bat or take first base. If they continue their at bat, the coach will pitch and
follow rules set forth in #4 above.
6. Dropped third strike rule is not in effect.  The batter is out on a dropped third
strike.  
7. Bunting will be allowed approximately halfway through the season.  The division
coordinator will notify the coaches of the exact date. 
 
 Uniform and Equipment: 
The teams will use 11-inch balls provided by the league.  The home team supplies both
game balls for the game. 
 Umpire:
In the AAA (Instructional) Level, parent volunteers or a competent adult (over the age of
15) will serve as umpires to determine safe or out on the bases along with balls and
strikes from behind the pitcher.  
Each game will require one volunteer from each team, alternating innings. 
For playoffs only: The coaches from both teams will meet with the umpires prior to the
start of the game to clarify rules for the division. The umpire’s rulings are considered
final.
There will be a zero tolerance of arguing with the umpire by anyone. if a problem arises,
ask the Director on Duty for assistance. 
 Defense/Baserunning: 
1.  A maximum of 10 fielders can be on the playing field at one time.  There must be
4 outfielders: they must be on the grass evenly spread out.  There must be 6
infielders: first base, second base, shortstop, third base, pitcher and a catcher. 
2. Every player, present at the game, must play a minimum of three (3) innings in
the field.  Coaches should rotate which player sits out an inning from game to
game, so that it is not the same players always sitting out.  All players are
required to play at least 2 innings of infield.  The batting order includes every
player (present at the game).  All players bat in order, regardless of being in the
field in any given inning.  Players arriving late should be inserted at the bottom of
the order (to avoid being skipped in the batting order). Please make every effort
to give players the opportunity to try different positions in the field. 
3. The infield fly rule is NOT in effect.   

4. Base stealing is not allowed.  However, to get the girls ready for stealing in the
next levels, a baserunner may leave the base after the ball has left the pitcher's
hand- no more than a few steps.  If the ball is not hit by the batter, the
baserunner may continue to advance and does not have to return to the base
after taking a slight lead off. There should be no snap throws from the catcher to
first or third base.
5.  Base runners may advance one (1) base on an overthrow.  
6.  After a ball has been hit in fair territory, base runners are allowed as many bases
as possible at their own risk until the ball is dead.  The ball is considered dead at
the time when the pitcher has control of the ball in the “pitching circle.” If a runner
is less than half way, she must return to the previous base.