Mosquito Rules

This format is designed to continue the emphasis of skill development, as well as introduce players to a higher level of competition

1. Home team coaches are responsible for the following:
   1. To prepare and line the field.
   2. To return the bases, and Umpire''''s equipment to the box provided, and to ensure that the box is locked.
2. Games:

1. Each game to consist of 6 innings.
2. If a game is called due to darkness or weather conditions, the final score will be the score at the end of the last completed inning. If less than 4 innings completed, the game is cancelled.
3. If after 5 complete innings, one team is ahead by 10 runs, the game is over.
4. All evening games will start promptly at 6:00 pm.
   1. Failure to have 9 players in attendance within 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time will result in forfeiture of the game.
5. No new inning may start more than 2 hours and 15 minutes after start time of game. (This rule is in effect all season.)
2. Infield Measurements:
   0. Pitchers rubber............... 46 feet
   1. Bases ............................ 60 feet
   2. Batter''''s boxes ............... 3 ft x 6 ft. - 6" away from the sides of the plate
3. Pitching Rules:
   0. During May and June, a junior player must pitch the 1st inning of each game.
   1. If a pitcher hits 2 batters in an inning or 3 in a game, he must be replaced, unless the Umpire determines that the batter could have avoided being hit through reasonable effort.
   2. Once a pitcher is taken out he cannot pitch again, but may be used in any other position.
   3. The pitcher may pitch from the SET POSITION, without coming to a full stop before delivery.

d. A (Mosquito) week begins at 12:01AM on Monday Morning and ends at 11:59PM on Sunday night.

E. A pitcher is permitted to exceed the maximum limit (for a day) to complete pitching to a batter.

F. Pitchers may not pitch on three consecutive days.

G. Number of Pitches and Required Rest

1-30 pitches = no rest

31-50 pitches = 2 nights rest

51-70 pitches = 3 rights rest

70 pitch max for a day

90 pitch max for the week

5. Playing Rules: Except as noted below, the standard rules of baseball apply - check Rule Books.
   0. All players in attendance will be placed on the batting order and will bat in turn, regardless of whether they field in the inning.
   1. Unlimited defensive substitutions are allowed.
   2. The batter runner must touch only the outside square (orange) of the safety bag at first base, if a play is being made on him. The fielder must touch only the inside square of the safety bag to effect an out.
   3. No LEAD OFF.
      When a runner does leave their base before the pitch has crossed home plate, the offending runner(s) shall be called out, the ball is dead and no pitch shall be called.
   4. Ending play
      1. Once the catcher has possession of the ball in fair territory, any runner between 3rd base and home who stops advancing, must return to 3rd base and remain there until the next pitch has crossed home plate.
      2. Once the pitcher is in contact with the rubber with the ball in his possession, any runner who stops advancing, must return to the previous base and remain there until the next pitch has crossed home plate.
      3. If any opposing player chooses to throw the ball in an attempt to put the runner out, this rule is not in effect, and the runner may attempt to advance.
   5. On a dropped 3rd strike the batter is not permitted to run.
   6. No BALK BALLS shall be called against the pitcher.
   7. Maximum four runs may be scored per offensive inning, except in the last inning, which is open. Additional runs that score on the play in which the fourth run is made shall not be counted.
   8. Baserunners may not steal home on a pass ball by the catcher in the 1st inning, when the junior players pitch. This provides an opportunity for using inexperienced catchers.
   9. Note: Infield fly rule is in effect.