2007 LOCAL GROUND RULES
AAA-BALL
Coach's Guidelines
(For boys and girls age 9 to 12 who have
not been drafted onto a Majors Baseball roster.)
Our Triple A division
is the stepping stone to the Majors division. At this level, the coach's
responsibility is that of sharpening and fine tuning the player's
techniques and skills in preparation for entry into the Majors division.
We have developed the following general guidelines to assist them..
Field Layout & Positions
-- Review and reinforce the player's knowledge in this area early
in the season.
-- Give all players the opportunity to develop new skills by allowing
them to play as many positions as possible, keeping in mind player
safety at all times.
-- Only 9 players may be on the field at any one time; every player
on a team must participate in each game for a minimum of six (6) defensive
outs.
Batting
-- Use a continuous batting order; all players should be placed
in the batting order.
-- A strike erases all balls, except that a foul tip on a two-strike
count does not erase the balls (the count remains the same).
-- Stealing is allowed.
-- No leading - runners cannot leave the base until the ball reaches
the batter.
-- There is no infield fly rule at this level.
-- If a wild pitch or pass ball reaches the back stop (the four tall
sections only), the ball is dead and runners must return to the base
they were on (this includes 3rd base); if a runner is stealing and
has not achieved the next base when the umpire calls the ball dead,
the runner must return to the previous base.
-- Helmets must be worn at all times.
-- No on-deck batters.
Pitching
-- Players who are league age 12 may not pitch at this level.
-- Must use a minimum of two (2) pitchers per game.
-- Each pitcher may not pitch more than three (3) innings per game.
-- The number of pitches will determine how long a pitcher may remain
in the game and the number of days rest required between pitching
performances. (see pitching guidelines).
-- There are no balks.
Games
-- Games are six (6) innings long unless the score is tied; extra
innings are permitted.
-- Games should not exceed 2 hours. Coaches should use discretion,
especially early in the season when daylight is limited, and should
not begin a new inning if it cannot be completed under the circumstances.
-- Teams must play four (4) innings (3 ½ if the home team is
ahead) for the game to constitute a complete game.
-- There is a four (4) run maximum per half (1/2) inning or three
(3) outs, whichever comes first.
-- Unlimited runs in the last inning but, if the inning in not completed,
then the team who was leading at the end of the last completed inning
is the winner.
-- League approved adult coaches should be used as base coaches on
the 1st and 3rd baselines.
• GLocester,
Rhode Island ~ USA •
