Hot Stove "I" League (updated 5-21-14)

Dimensions: Pitching- 40 ft - Bases -60

 League (7& 8 yr olds) Suggested practice starting date April 15th

• Games will consist of six innings or 1-1/2 HOURS.
• 3 outs, 5 runs or 10 batters equals ½ inning
• A team is to play four outfielders and six infielders. No outfielder shall be permitted to play within 10 feet of the infield.
• All coach pitch

• Each player, WHEN COACHES ARE PITCHING, will receive a maximum of six pitches. A foul ball on the sixth pitch will result in another pitch. Three swinging strikes or combination of foul balls/strikes is an out. NO CALLED STRIKES OR WALKS, SWING THE BAT!!

• Teams will bat in a continuous batting order

• There is no base stealing or leading off

• Score will not be kept. Just keep performance stats for news release.
• All players must play six defensive outs in games limited to two innings at the same position.
• The defensive team will be permitted to have two coaches in the field of play.
• Only the player at bat and the on-deck batter is permitted to have a bat. Everyone else must remain seated in dugout.
• Visiting and home coaches are required to fill out a “H1” game report together after the game and turn it into the Alliance Review ASAP.
• Games will start around May 15th
• Coaches will pitch to the entire batting order in the 1st inning. If 3 outs or 5 runs occur during this, clear the bases and keep pitching. Rule # 8 needs to be enforced strongly during this inning.