Rookie House League

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ROOKIE HOUSE LEAGUE RULES

  • All players bat and all players are in the field
  • Games are 1 hour long (6pm to 7pm, Mondays and Wednesdays)
  • Coaches pitch…one player on either side of adult pitcher
  • Innings are complete after 3 outs or the team has scored 4 runs
  • Players are permitted 5 swinging strikes (no walks)
  • No bunting, stealing or tagging up on fly balls, one base per overthrow (play is live)
  • Coaches are encouraged to be on the field with the defensive players.  While batting, one coach is asked to be near the batter to assist with swinging mechanics
  • Bases are positioned at 60 feet using the detachable bases

PLAYOFFS

  • Games will run until completion (5 innings).
  • Batters get 5 swinging strikes only, then are out.
  • The last inning (plus any extras) will be open for both teams, meaning they may score as many runs as possible before three outs.

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