9U/10U Special Rules

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 9U –

1. All Major League Rules and USSSA Rules/Bylaws apply except for base stealing are in  effect.

2.  Bases will be set at 65 feet

3. There will be a 10 foot line placed past 1st, 2nd, and 3rd bases.

4. The runner may take a lead but may not cross the 10 foot line until the pitched ball either crosses home plate or is put into play. The runner is not required to be stationary at any time, but he shall not cross the line prior to the pitch crossing the plate or being put into play, and he shall not get a running head start.

5. The runner will be allowed to steal after the ball crosses the plate.

6. If the runner crosses the 10’ line or gets a RUNNING START in an attempt to steal BEFORE the ball crosses the plate or is put into play it is a delayed dead ball. At the conclusion of the play, time will be called, and the runner will be declared OUT.
7. All other runners may advance at their own risk during the play.

8. If the pitcher attempts a pick-off, the runner can may advance at his own risk.  

NOTE: The purpose of the 9u Modified Stealing rule is to help the young pitcher gain confidence in attempting to hold runners on base  

9. In 9UAA play, the batter is declared out on all strike three scenarios, whether the pitch is caught or uncaught. i.e. there is not uncaught, or dropped, third strike rule in 9UAA play. The batter is declared out on strike, the ball remains live, and all other runners may advance at their own risk.

10U – Pitching  -- Balk rule is NOW In effect in all Events. Balks will be called in 10U and are no longer instructional.
Revised 1/4/2013