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Rules for Double A Games

Batting/Scoring

Every player dressed to play must be in the batting order
Team bats till 3 outs but never more than one full rotation
Each team will bat to the highest number of players on the two rosters
Maximum six balls per batter limit. Does not include foul balls on the last pitches
Balls/Strikes/Outs/Runs count. No walks will be issued. Batter can strike out.
No bat throwing

Base Running

Ground balls through infield is 2 base limit
Fly ball or line drive to outfield with no player error is all you can get
Over fence is homerun
No base advancement on overthrows
No infield fly rule
Runners must slide into bases on all force and tag plays

Fielding

If ball hits pitching machine, ball is dead, batter gets first base, runners advance
Every player must play in field a minimum of two innings per game
Play is dead once the ball is at the pitching machine

Behavior/Conduct

Sportsmanship among players and coaches must be prevalent at all times. No arguments between adults will be tolerated. It is understood that all coaches will understand these rules.
Only the head coach is allowed to discuss rules interpretations during the game
Head coaches and assistants are responsible for behavior of players and their parents during the game.
Head coaches manage kids on bench. Cheering only, not Jeering
Head coaches from home/away teams will agree to the rules for that game before start of game.(ground rules and other field issues)

Miscellaneous

Catchers will be used. Cups are required.
Cleats and baseball pants are recommended.
No bunting, stealing or leading
Advanced skills will be taught towards end of season. (pitching)
Fielding team coach runs the pitching machine.
Batting team coaches at 1^st and 3^rd
Score is kept for all games
Home team determines type of ball to be used

Rules unanimously approved by attending coaches of Upton Youth Club and Mendon Junior Baseball at the Rose Garden Restaurant, Tuesday, April 22, 2003.