CYB
Rules – Shetland Division
Scope: These
rules apply to the Shetland division of Chandler
Youth Baseball (CYB) – ages 5 & 6.
Rules for the other divisions are published separately.
Rule Book: The
official rules are found in the Official Baseball Rules book (published by
Sporting News) – unless overridden by these CYB rules.
Field: Bases are 50’ apart. Cones designating the back of the outfield
should be placed at 110’ from home plate on the base lines and 125’ in center
field.
Game Location: All games will
be played at the park and field shown on the schedule unless modified by a
league official.
Game Start: The
starting time for each game is as shown on the schedule or as designated by a
league official. If the game is delayed
(e.g. umpire arriving late), the umpire shall designate the start time.
6-run rule: A
half-inning shall be declared over when:
1) The defensive team has recorded three outs;
2) The batting team has scored six runs in that inning. The scorekeeper should advise the umpire when
six runs have been scored in an inning.
Game Finish: A game is over when either five innings have
been played or when the inning has ended which was in progress when one hour
has elapsed.
Home Team: The home
team is the second team listed on the schedule.
The home team will set up along the third base line and will provide an
official scorekeeper and a game ball.
Defensive Play: All players
shall play in the field on defense.
“Extra players” may not play in the infield (umpire’s discretion). The
pitcher and catcher must play at those normal positions. No player shall remain at the same defensive
position for more than two innings and should be rotated between the infield
and the outfield.
Coaches: Up to
three coaches may be on the field to advise the players on defense. On offense a coach may assist a player in
getting set in the batter’s box. Base
coaches older than 18 are not required to wear a helmet.
Scorekeeper: The
scorekeeper will keep score during the game using the official CYB
scorebook. The scorekeeper should keep
track of how many runs have been scored each inning (maxiumum of six).
Line-up: All
players present (and only players who are present) shall be in the line-up.
Any player who arrives late will be added to the bottom of the batting order.
If a player gets injured or must leave the game prior to completion, he/she is
removed from the lineup with no penalty.
Uniforms: Each
player must wear a matching team shirt, and a cap (when in the field). Players may not wear jewelry during a game.
Equipment: All
players batting, on-deck, on base or in the coaching boxes are required to wear
a helmet. The catcher is also required
to wear a helmet. Bats may not be more
than 2¼ in diameter. Metal cleats are
not allowed.
Batting: Batters
are allowed five swings at the ball on the tee to hit a fair ball (no
pitching). Bunting is not allowed and
will be called a foul ball. Any hit ball
must travel at least 10 feet from home plate or it will be called a foul
ball. A batter who throws the bat will
be called out (after one warning per team per game).
Fielding: In general a base runner should only advance
one base on each play, even if there is an overthrow (exception: ground rule
double). The infield fly rule is
not in effect. Outfielders must stay
behind chalk line until the ball is hit.
Ground rules: If a ball
is hit beyond the cones on a fly (which designate the back edge of the
outfield), the batter shall be awarded a home run. If a ball travels beyond the cones after
hitting the ground, the batter shall be awarded a ground-rule double.
Base Running: Base runners
must remain in contact with the base until the ball is hit. If a player is injured or sick, a pinch
runner may be used. No other pinch
runners are allowed.
Sliding: Players
are not required to slide. However, a
base runner who intentionally causes a collision during a play at any base and
does not slide shall be called out.
Sliding head first is not allowed.
Last Revised: 8/28/2008