11U House League
Rules
MOSQUITO HOUSE LEAGUE RULES OF PLAY
General
1. Players will be moved around positions and afforded ample opportunity to try different positions
2. Absolutely no throwing of helmets or equipment or profanities - automatic one game suspension
3. Zero tolerance for abuse of umpires
4. Home team responsible to set out and take back in the bases and the pitching machine.
5. Winning team is responsible for submitting score online after the game
6. All players must be in full uniform including shirt tucked into pants and ballcap on forward.
Specific Rules
1. Maximum of 7 runs per inning.
2. No new inning to start after 8:00pm (firm).
3. Games are 7 innings or until curfew.
4. A team must have at least 7 players in attendance at first pitch in order for the game to count in the standings.
That settled, the game can be played as a forfeited game (7-0 score).
5. A batting helmet must be worn by the player occupying the pitching position.
6. Pitchers will be allowed to pitch a maximum of 9 outs per game.
7. Pitchers cannot enter or reach into the circled area around the pitching machine.
8. Runners may advance only one base on an overthrown ball from any fielder.
9. No coaches are permitted to stand on the field during a defensive inning.
10. Batters are out on a dropped third strike.
11. On field players:
- 1 pitcher, 1 catcher, 4 infielders
- all outfielders must be on the grass
12. Baserunners – no leading off, no stealing and no bunting
13. Players must slide at home plate on ALL close plays
All rules will remain the same on the Day of Champs except for the insertion of a Mercy Rule. Any team leading by 12 or more runs at the end of 5 complete innings or by 18 runs at the end of 3 innings wins and the game ends. No new inning after time limit. Last inning open ended.
General
1. Players will be moved around positions and afforded ample opportunity to try different positions
2. Absolutely no throwing of helmets or equipment or profanities - automatic one game suspension
3. Zero tolerance for abuse of umpires
4. Home team responsible to set out and take back in the bases and the pitching machine.
5. Winning team is responsible for submitting score online after the game
6. All players must be in full uniform including shirt tucked into pants and ballcap on forward.
Specific Rules
1. Maximum of 7 runs per inning.
2. No new inning to start after 8:00pm (firm).
3. Games are 7 innings or until curfew.
4. A team must have at least 7 players in attendance at first pitch in order for the game to count in the standings.
That settled, the game can be played as a forfeited game (7-0 score).
5. A batting helmet must be worn by the player occupying the pitching position.
6. Pitchers will be allowed to pitch a maximum of 9 outs per game.
7. Pitchers cannot enter or reach into the circled area around the pitching machine.
8. Runners may advance only one base on an overthrown ball from any fielder.
9. No coaches are permitted to stand on the field during a defensive inning.
10. Batters are out on a dropped third strike.
11. On field players:
- 1 pitcher, 1 catcher, 4 infielders
- all outfielders must be on the grass
12. Baserunners – no leading off, no stealing and no bunting
13. Players must slide at home plate on ALL close plays
All rules will remain the same on the Day of Champs except for the insertion of a Mercy Rule. Any team leading by 12 or more runs at the end of 5 complete innings or by 18 runs at the end of 3 innings wins and the game ends. No new inning after time limit. Last inning open ended.