Conroe Area Youth Baseball Local League Override Rules
6u Division
League play will be governed by the the Major League Rules along with Five Tool rules with the following exceptions:
The game shall last one hour and fifteen minutes (1:15) or five (5) innings, whichever comes first. When time expires, the inning may be completed if the outcome could change to a win or a tie. If the home team is mathematically eliminated and time has not expired, they will still get their last at bat.
A reduced injury factor (RIF) baseball shall be used for the entire season. No bat marketed for/stating T-Ball will be allowed when hitting pitched balls.
The distance from the front edge of the pitching rubber to the back point of home plate shall be thirty-five feet (35’). Base paths shall be fifty-five feet (55’).
The player fielding the pitcher’s position shall wear a league approved helmet with a face mask at all times and start from right or left and parallel or behind the pitching rubber. They must start, until the pitch is hit, with one foot in the pitching mound.
The ball shall be put into play from either a coach-pitched ball or off a tee. First, the player will receive three (3) opportunities to hit a coach-pitched ball. If the player is unable to successfully put the ball in play, the player will then be given two (2) opportunities to hit the ball from a tee. Ball must roll or fly past the front arch to be fair & 50% of the ball must be hit by the bat off of the tee.
Ten (10) players with four (4) in the outfield will play on defense. Infielders must remain on the dirt portion of the infield and pitcher in their position until the ball is hit. Outfielders must remain in the grass part of the outfield. Players cannot intentionally roll the baseball when a play is being made; the ball must be thrown to a defensive player. The pitcher can only make an out on a base runner advancing from home plate to first base by throwing the ball to another defender at that base. No unassisted force outs or tagging of the runner by the pitcher will be allowed at first base. The runner is safe if this occurs.
The offense will bat in a continuous order. If a player arrives late, they will be placed at the end of the lineup. If a player is injured or otherwise incapable of continuing play, they may be completely removed from the game without being charged an out for each of their subsequent at bats. However, if they are to return to the game, an out will be recorded for each missed at bat. The manager must declare, at the time of the injured player’s at bat, if they will continue and take an out of it they will be completely removed from the game. Their decision must be declared to the umpire, official scorekeeper, and the opposing manager.
A team must have at least nine (9) eligible players, which may include pool player(s), to start the game. The opposing team will still field (play) all ten (10) players on defense. If one team falls below eight (8) players for any reason, they will forfeit the game.Both teams can decide to finish playing as a scrimmage to be decided by each Head Coach.
Each player must play at least one inning (three consecutive defensive outs) at an infield position in each game and play on defense at least every other inning in each game. Catcher, pitcher, first base, second base, shortstop, and third base are considered infield positions for the purpose of this rule. If a game lasts less than three (3) defensive innings, there will be no penalty assessed against the coach or team. Any player absent from or arriving late to any game will not be subject to his rule for that game only.
PENALTY:
First Offense - Manager and assistant coaches will be warned and may be placed on probation with the League. Affected player(s) must play two (2) innings at an infield position in the next game played.
Second Offense - Team may, at the CAYB Board’s discretion, forfeit the game in which the offense occurred. The manager and assistant coaches may, at the CAYB Boar’s discretion, be subject to disciplinary action, including removal as manager or assistant coach of the team.
All batters must wear a helmet with an approved face mask.
A batting helmet with a facemask must be worn while playing the catcher's position. The catcher may stand at the back stop while fielding this position. If the player assumes the full catcher's position, all equipment, which includes a cup, must be worn.
Two (2) coaches will be allowed in the outfield defensively to verbally assist the players. If a coach intentionally, at the umpire’s discretion, touches a defensive player or the ball while the ball is in play, this will be considered a four (4) base error.
Base coaches are not allowed to touch a base runner or enter fair territory while the ball is in play at any time.
PENALTY: The runner touched is out, in the case a coach enters fair territory the lead runner is out.
Head first slides are not allowed. A player sliding head first shall be called out. The only exception is when a player is returning back to their previously occupied base from a lead off position only.
There are no protests allowed.
Outfielders must throw the ball into the infield to make a play. In the event that an outfielder runs the ball into an infielder, the ball is declared dead and all runners are awarded one base.
The coach pitcher must start their delivery within the mound circle and complete the pitch while still completely standing within the mound circle. The coach must deliver the pitch overhand while standing.
Time may be requested by an infielder with possession of the ball by holding up their hands. Runners who are halfway to the next base when time is called will advance. Runners who are not halfway to the next base must return to their previously occupied base.
Overthrows to first base are considered a live ball until the batter reaches second base or if time is called prior to the batter reaching second base.
8u Division
League play will be governed by the the Major League Rules along with Five Tool rules with the following exceptions:
The game shall last one hour and fifteen minutes (1:15) or six (6) innings, whichever comes first. When time expires, the inning may be completed if the outcome could change to a win or a tie. If the home team is mathematically eliminated and time has not expired, they will still get their last at bat.
A regulation baseball, provided by CAYB, will be used for the game. No bat marketed for/stating T-Ball will be allowed.
The distance from the front edge of the pitching rubber to the back point of home plate shall be thirty-eight feet (38’). Base paths shall be sixty feet (60’).
The player fielding the pitcher's position shall wear a helmet (a helmet with a facemask is recommended) at all times and start from right or left and parallel or behind the pitching rubber. They must start, until the pitch is hit, with one foot in the designated area of the pitching mound.
If a batted ball hits the coach pitcher, the ball is dead and no runners may advance. The pitch will be counted as a strike. This will only be an out if it is the sixth (6th) strike.
Ten (10) players with four (4) in the outfield will play on defense. Infielders must remain on the dirt portion of the infield and pitchers in their position until the ball is hit. Outfielders must remain in the grass part of the outfield. The intent of CAYB is to develop young players in the correct way to play baseball and all players should be encouraged to throw the ball to make an out or end a play.
The offense will bat in a continuous order. If a player arrives late, they will be placed at the end of the lineup. If a player is injured or otherwise incapable of continuing play, they may be completely removed from the game without being charged an out for each of their subsequent at bats. However, if they are to return to the game, an out will be recorded for each missed at bat. The manager must declare, at the time of the injured players at bat, if they will continue and take an out or if they will be completely removed from the game. Their decision must be declared to the umpire, official scorekeeper and the opposing manager.
A team must have at least nine (9) eligible players, which may include pool player(s), to start the game. The opposing team will still field (play) all ten (10) players on defense. If one team falls below eight (8) players for any reason, they will forfeit the game.
Each player must play every other inning on defense in each game. If a game lasts less than three (3) defensive innings, there will be no penalty assessed against the coach or team. Any player absent from or arriving late to any game will not be subject to his rule for that game only.
Catchers must be fully equipped, including a cup, and must assume the normal catchers position. Catcher’s mitt is recommended but not required.
No base stealing is allowed. Runners must have at least one foot in contact with the base until the ball is hit.
Two (2) coaches will be allowed in the outfield defensively to verbally assist the players. If a coach intentionally, at the umpire’s discretion, touches a defensive player or the ball while the ball is in play, this will be considered a four (4) base error.
Base coaches are not allowed to touch a base runner or enter fair territory while the ball is in play at any time.
PENALTY: The runner touched is out, in the case a coach enters fair territory the lead runner is out.
Head first slides are not allowed. A player sliding head first shall be called out. The only exception is when a player is returning back to their previously occupied base from a lead off position only.
Time shall be called per Five Tool rules.
10u Division
League play will be governed by the the Major League Rules along with Five Tool rules with the following exceptions:
The game shall last one hour and forty minutes (1:40) or six (6) innings. When time expires, the inning may be completed if the outcome could change to a win or a tie. If the home team is mathematically eliminated and time has not expired, they will still get their last at bat.
A regulation baseball, provided by CAYB, will be used for the game. No bat marketed for/stating T-Ball will be allowed.
The distance from the front edge of the pitching rubber to the back point of home plate shall be forty-six feet (46’). Base paths shall be sixty feet (65’).
Ten (10) players with four (4) in the outfield will play on defense. Infielders must remain on the dirt portion of the infield and pitchers in their position until the ball is hit. Outfielders must remain in the grass part of the outfield. The intent of CAYB is to develop young players in the correct way to play baseball and all players should be encouraged to throw the ball to make an out or end a play.
The offense will bat in a continuous order. If a player arrives late, they will be placed at the end of the lineup. If a player is injured or otherwise incapable of continuing play, they may be completely removed from the game without being charged an out for each of their subsequent at bats. However, if they are to return to the game, an out will be recorded for each missed at bat. However, if they are to return to the game, an out will be recorded for each missed at bat. The manager must declare, at the time of the injured players at bat, if they will continue and take an out or if they will be completely removed from the game. Their decision must be declared to the umpire, official scorekeeper and the opposing manager.
Each team must have at least nine (9) eligible players, which may include pool player(s), within fifteen minutes of the start of the game. The opposing team will still field (play) all players on defense. If one team falls below eight (8) players for any reason, they will forfeit the game.
Each player must play every other inning on defense in each game. If a game lasts less than three (3) defensive innings, there will be no penalty assessed against the coach or the team. Any player absent from or arriving late to any game will not be subject to this rule for that game only.
Catchers must be fully equipped, including a cup, and must assume the normal catchers position.
Head first slides are not allowed. A player sliding head first shall be called out. The only exception is when a player is returning back to their previously occupied base.
Runners may not lead-off, but can steal any base once the pitched ball has reached the plate (balks are not enforced because of this rule)
Pitchers are governed by the pitching regulations put in place by Five Tool.
Outs are kept in the official book and each coach must sign off on the scorebook to validate their pitchers out count. If a coach does not sign the book then the count in the book becomes official.
12u & 14u Divisions
League play will be governed by the the Major League Rules along with Five Tool rules with the following exceptions:
The game shall last one hour and forty minutes (1:40) or seven (7) innings. There can be ties.
A regulation baseball, provided by CAYB, will be used for the game. No bat marketed for/stating T-Ball will be allowed.
The distance from the front edge of the pitching rubber to the back point of home plate shall be fifty feet (50’). Base paths shall be seventy feet (70’).
Ten (10) players with four (4) in the outfield will play on defense (if the team size is over 12 players only). Infielders must remain on the dirt portion of the infield and pitchers in their position until the ball is hit. Outfielders must remain in the grass part of the outfield. The intent of CAYB is to develop young players in the correct way to play baseball and all players should be encouraged to throw the ball to make an out or end a play.
The offense will bat in a continuous order. If a player arrives late, they will be placed at the end of the lineup. If a player is injured or otherwise incapable of continuing play, they may be completely removed from the game without being charged an out for each of their subsequent at bats. However, if they are to return to the game, an out will be recorded for each missed at bat. However, if they are to return to the game, an out will be recorded for each missed at bat. The manager must declare, at the time of the injured players at bat, if they will continue and take an out or if they will be completely removed from the game. Their decision must be declared to the umpire, official scorekeeper and the opposing manager.
Each team must have at least nine (9) eligible players, which may include pool player(s), within fifteen minutes of the start of the game. The opposing team will still field (play) all players on defense. If one team falls below eight (8) players for any reason, they will forfeit the game.
Each player must play every other inning on defense in each game. If a game lasts less than three (3) defensive innings, there will be no penalty assessed against the coach or the team. Any player absent from or arriving late to any game will not be subject to this rule for that game only.
Catchers must be fully equipped, including a cup, and must assume the normal catchers position.
Head first slides are not allowed. A player sliding head first shall be called out. The only exception is when a player is returning back to their previously occupied base.
Runners may lead-off and steal any base.
Pitchers are governed by the pitching regulations put in place by Five Tool.
Outs are kept in the official book and each coach must sign off on the scorebook to validate their pitchers out count. If a coach does not sign the book then the count in the book becomes official.
Pitchers will be given one warning, per pitcher, then balks will be enforced.