Boys Lob Baseball Rules

Huntertown Lions Baseball
Boys Lob Baseball (Ages 6-7)

Purpose
The Lob Ball division is intended to teach players the fundamentals of the game, foster good sportsmanship, and initiate team play. In keeping with this theme, game scores and team records will not be kept.

Standards of Play

Games will be played at Huntertown ballpark on Diamonds 4 or 5
Distance between bases is 50 ft. The pitching distance is 30 ft. Outfield fence depth of 100 ft.
Tee ball style bats and soft compression standard size baseballs

Umpires & Civility

Every coach must demonstrate respect and courtesy toward the umpires at all times, as well as ensure that their players and spectators do the same. Calls made by the umpire are final.
An onsite league representative or the head umpire will be responsible to suspend or call any game in the event of unsafe playing conditions. Games will be rescheduled whenever possible.

General Game Rules

If a team fields fewer than 7 players, teams should share players so that a game may still be played
Every player will be in the batting order and on defense. Coaches must rotate players on defense.
Games end after 5 innings or 60 mins (hard stop). A half inning ends at the earlier of a team batting around their lineup or accruing three outs. The batting team must declare when the last batter is up.
The designated home team uses the third base dugout.
Coaches will pitch to their own players.
A dead ball is called by the umpire:

When the initial play is determined to be over
The ball is in the pitcher’s possession within the 8 foot radius of the mound,
Batter is hit by a pitch (no base is awarded), or
In the event of an injured player (umpire’s discretion)

Position-specific requirements:

The pitcher (player) may not leave the mound area until the pitched ball is put in play,
Catcher must wear full gear,
1st & 3rd Basemen must play no more than 2 feet in front of their base,
2nd baseman and Short-Stop may only play just in front of the base path, and
Outfielders (all remaining players) should be spread around evenly

Players should be positioned near their intended spot prior to the the ball being put in play (not rushing home plate)
If injured/ill, a player skipped in the batting lineup is not out. They may re-enter the game.
Helmets must be worn by players while on deck, at bat, or on base. Only one player may be on deck.

Batting

The strike zone will be from the knees to the shoulders and slightly off the plate on either side.
Bases will not be issued for walks, hit batters, or catcher’s interference. However, after a 2nd strike is called, the batter will be given no more than 3 more pitches to hit before an out is called.
A team gets one warning per game if a bat is thrown. Subsequent occurrences will be an out.

Baserunning

Base runners may not lead off and no base steal attempts are allowed.
Only one extra base is allowed on a defensive overthrow/misplay
Base runner must slide or attempt to get around the fielder if they’re in possession of the ball

Team Courtesy

Players and coaches must exhibit good sportsmanship and show courtesy at all times.
All players must clean up the dugout and surrounding area after the game or practice.

Equipment

Coaches are responsible for the care and return of the gear bag to the shed after the day’s last game

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