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WCLL Umpire Clinic Minor and Major

WCLL Umpire Clinic Minor and Major. Welcome and Introductions Local Division Rules Minor and Major Little League Rules Umpire Mechanics Umpire Expectations Next Steps Schedule. Minor & Major Local Rules Section 6.3.1 & 6.4.1 Umpires/Rulings.

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WCLL Umpire Clinic Minor and Major

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  1. WCLL Umpire Clinic Minor and Major • Welcome and Introductions • Local Division Rules Minor and Major • Little League Rules • Umpire Mechanics • Umpire Expectations • Next Steps • Schedule

  2. Minor & Major Local RulesSection 6.3.1 & 6.4.1 Umpires/Rulings 6.3.1.1. No judgment call shall be disputed by any manager. The 6.4.1.1Manager may calmly discuss rules interpretations with the umpire. In the event that a judgment call is disputed by a manager, that manager is ejected from the game. Play does not continue until the manager has left the property. In the event that the umpire is a minor, the umpire should contact the nearest WCLL board member and that board member executes the ejection(s). a) For the first offense, the volunteer is suspended from managing their team for one (1) game. When serving that suspension, the volunteer cannot be present at the park. b) For the second offense, the volunteer is suspended from managing their team for three (3) games. When serving that suspension, the volunteer cannot be present at the park. As well, the volunteer is not eligible to manager any All-Star teams. c) For any additional offense, the volunteer is banned from managing in Warren County Little League.

  3. Minor & Major Local RulesSection 6.3.1 & 6.4.1 Umpires/Rulings 6.3.1.2 No spectator shall interrupt the game in the attempt to 6.4.1.2 dispute any decision made on the field by any coach or any umpire. In the event that this occurs, the spectator will be ejected from the field along with the manager of the team that spectator represents. Play will not continue until both parties have left the property. In the event that the umpire is a minor that umpire will contact the nearest WCLL board member and that board member will execute the ejection(s). 6.3.1.3 The Umpire is the only person that can call time. 6.4.1.3 Players can request time, but the umpire has the final decision.

  4. Minor & Major Local RulesSection 6.3.2 & 6.4.2 Field Markings/Dimensions 6.3.2.1 The home team must line the fields. Lining includes 6.4.2.1 the batters box. 6.3.2.2 The base path distance is 60 ft. 6.4.2.2 6.3.2.3 The distance of the pitching rubber to home plate is 6.4.2.3 46 ft.

  5. Minor & Major Local RulesSection 6.3.3 & 6.4.3 Base Running 6.3.3.1 Base runners are permitted to steal after the ball 6.4.3.1 crosses home plate. 6.3.3.2 Base runners are not permitted to leadoff. 6.4.3.2 6.3.3.3 There is no overthrow rule in effect as long as the ball 6.4.3.3 stays within playable boundaries. 6.3.3.4 Base runners always advance at their own risk. If not 6.4.3.4 on a base and time has not been called by the umpire the base runner can be tagged out

  6. Minor Local RulesSection 6.3.4 Hitting 6.3.4.1. A team’s turn at bat concludes when the defensive team records 3 outs. 6.3.4.2. During the first 5 innings, no runs count after the 7th run crosses the plate in any given half inning. If the 7th run is scored before the play ends, the players will continue with the play even though no more than 7 runs will count. In the 6th inning, there is no limit on the number of runs that a team can score. 6.3.4.3. During the first 5 innings, the offensive team must notify the umpire when 6 runs have scored in the inning.

  7. Minor Local RulesSection 6.3.5 Fielding/Defense 6.3.5.1. Teams will play with 9 defensive players (6 infielders and 3 outfielders). Players will play normal positions. 6.3.5.2. Outfielders cannot cover bases on the initial play.

  8. Minor Local RulesSection 6.3.6 Pitching 6.3.6.1. Pitching rules will coincide with rules printed in LITTLE LEAGUE YEAR RULE BOOK. 6.3.6.2. Pitch counts and days of rest are to adhere to the permitted limits for players 10 and under in the LITTLE LEAGUE CURRENT YEAR RULE BOOK (see Regulation VI – Pitchers).

  9. Minor Local RulesSection 6.3.7 Games 6.3.7.1. Games will consist of 6 innings. A new inning cannot start after the game has lasted 2 hours. 6.3.7.2. If the score is tied after the conclusion of the game, extra innings are played until a winner is determined. 6.3.7.3. The mercy rule will take effect if one team is leading by 10 or more runs after 5 complete innings or 4 ½ if home team is winning. 6.3.7.4. There will be umpires for each game. Umpires will be scheduled in advance.

  10. Minor Local RulesSection 6.3.7 Games 6.3.7.5. If a game is stopped due to darkness or inclement weather, the game will be counted as official if 5 innings have been completed or 4 ½ if home team is winning. Every opportunity must be given to complete an inning. If the game is called before 5 full innings are complete, the game will be made up entirely. Refer to the Little League Current Year Rule Book for all situations. 6.3.7.6. Every attempt will be made to play the game. Teams can play with 8 or more players. If playing with 8 when the 9th spot in the batting order comes up 1 out shall be given to the offensive team.

  11. Minor & Major Local RulesSection 6.3.9 & 6.4.9 Other Rules 6.3.9.1 The Manager is to notify the Player Agent when their 6.4.9.1 team will be short players. Failure to notify the Player Agent in a timely manner will result in a forfeit. 6.3.9.2. All other rules will follow the Little League Rule book 6.4.9.2 for the current season.

  12. Major Local RulesSection 6.4.4 Hitting 6.4.4.1. A team’s turn at bat concludes when the defensive team records 3 outs.

  13. Major Local RulesSection 6.4.5 Fielding/Defense 6.4.5.1. Teams will play with 9 defensive players (6 infielders and 3 outfielders). Players will play normal positions. 6.4.5.2. The infield fly rule will be in effect.

  14. Major Local RulesSection 6.4.6 Pitching 6.4.6.1. Pitching rules will coincide with rules printed in LITTLE LEAGUE YEAR RULE BOOK. 6.4.6.2. Pitch counts are to adhere to the permitted pitch counts for players 11 and 12 years old in the LITTLE LEAGUE CURRENT YEAR RULE BOOK (see Regulation VI – Pitchers). 6.4.6.3. There will be no rule stating the balance of 11 to 12 yr. old player having to pitch a certain number of games or innings.

  15. Major Local RulesSection 6.4.7 Games 6.4.7.1. Games will consist of 6 innings. A new inning cannot start after the game has lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes. 6.4.7.2. If the score is tied after the conclusion of the game, extra innings are played until a winner is determined. 6.4.7.3. The mercy rule will take effect if one team is leading by 10 or more runs after 5 complete innings or 4 ½ if home team is winning. 6.4.7.4. There will be umpires for each game. Umpires will be scheduled in advance.

  16. Major Local RulesSection 6.4.7 Games 6.4.7.5. If a game is stopped due to darkness or inclement weather, the game will be counted as official if 5 innings have been completed or 4 ½ if home team is winning. Every opportunity must be given to complete an inning. If the game is called before 5 full innings are complete, the game will be made up entirely. Refer to the Little League Current Year Rule Book for all situations. 6.4.7.6. Every attempt will be made to play the game. Teams can play with 8 or more players. If playing with 8 when the 9th spot in the batting order comes up 1 out shall be given to the offensive team.

  17. Regulation IV (i) PLAYER

  18. Regulation IV (i) • Every player on a team roster will participate in each game for a minimum of six (6) defensive outs and bat at least one (1) time.

  19. Regulation VI PITCHER

  20. Regulation VI • Any player on the team roster may pitch. • There is no limit to the number of pitchers a team may use in a game.

  21. Regulation VI • The manager must remove the pitcher when the pitcher reaches the pitch limit for his age group. • The pitcher may remain in the game at another position.

  22. Regulation VI • EXCEPTION: If a pitcher reaches the pitch limit while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until that batter 1) reaches base or 2) is put out, or 3) the third out is made to complete the half-inning.

  23. Regulation VI • League Age# of Pitches 17 – 18 105 13 – 16 95 11 – 12 85 9 – 10 75 7 – 8 50

  24. Regulation VI • Rest Periods for League Age 16 and under # of PitchesDays & Game Rest 1 – 20 None 21 – 40 1 Day & 0 Game 41 – 60 2 Days & 1 Game 61 or more 3 Days & 1 Game

  25. Rule 1.00 Objectives Of The Game

  26. Rule 1.08 BENCHES & DUGOUTS On-Deck Batter • TB/CP/Min/Maj/Min: Not Permitted

  27. Rule 1.08 BENCHES & DUGOUTS • Only the first batter of each half-inning will be permitted outside the dugout between half-innings in Maj/Min.

  28. Rule 1.10 BATS • The batting donut is ILLEGAL. • The batting sleeve is LEGAL.

  29. Rule 1.11(a)(3) • Any part of the pitcher’s undershirt or T-shirt exposed to view shall be of a uniform solid color.

  30. Rule 1.11(a)(3) • A pitcher shall not wear any items on his hands, wrists or arms which may be distracting to the batter. • White long sleeve shirts are not permitted.

  31. Rule 1.11(h) • Metal spikes or cleats are ILLEGAL in Maj/Min.

  32. Rule 1.11(j) • Players must not wear watches, rings, pins, jewelry or other metallic items. • EXCEPTION: Jewelry that alerts medical personnel to a specific condition can be worn.

  33. Rule 1.11(k) • Casts may not be worn during the game.

  34. Rule 1.15(a) • The pitcher’s glove shall be of one solid color other than white or gray, OR if multi-colored, white and light gray shall not be included in the colors.

  35. Rule 1.15(b) • No pitcher shall attach to the glove any foreign material of a color different from the glove.

  36. Rule 1.15(b) • The pitcher may wear a batting glove on the non-pitching hand under the pitcher’s glove provided the batting glove is not white, gray or optic yellow.

  37. Rule 1.15(c) • Sweat bands of any color, size or shape are not allowed on either arm or wrist of the pitcher.

  38. Rule 1.17 • All catchers must wear chest protectors with neck collar, throat guard, shin guards and catcher’s helmet. • The catcher’s helmet must meet LL specifications and bear the NOCSAE stamp.

  39. Rule 1.17 • All catchers must wear a mask, “dangling” type throat protector and catcher’s helmet during infield/outfield practice, pitcher warm-ups and games. • Skullcaps are ILLEGAL.

  40. Rule 1.17 • “Hockey style” masks are authorized. • The “dangling” throat guard MUST be attached to all masks … including the “hockey style” masks.

  41. Rule 2.00 Definition Of Terms

  42. BALK • No balks in Maj/Min

  43. FAIR BALL • A batted ball that settles on FAIR ground between home and first base, or between home and third base, …

  44. FAIR BALL • Or that is on or over FAIR territory when bounding to the outfield past first or third base, … • Or that touches first, second or third base, …

  45. FAIR BALL • Or that first falls on FAIR territory on or beyond first base or third base, … • Or that, while on or over FAIR territory touches the person of an umpire or player, …

  46. FAIR BALL • Or that, while over FAIR territory, passes out of the playing field in flight.

  47. FAIR BALL • A ball shall be judged based on its relative position and the foul line … NOT the position of the fielder … when it is touched.

  48. FAIR BALL • DO NOT MAKE A VERBAL CALL!!!! • Just point into fair territory.

  49. FAIR TERRITORY • The playing field within and including the foul lines. • All bases are in fair territory.

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