All divisions will follow the Little League Official Regulations and Playing Rules except for the following PALL Local Rules.

Majors

1.    From the beginning of the season through May 6^th, all players will be in the batting order (Continuous). The manager before each game will set the batting order.  With continuous batting, there is free substitution, but no player shall sit more than one (1) consecutive inning on defense.

2.  From May 7^th thru the end of the PALL season, regular batting will be in effect.  The minimum play time is one (1) at bat and six (6) defensive outs.  For substitutes, the minimum defensive outs must be consecutive.   

3.  There is no ten (10) run rule for the entire season.

4.  Any game immediately followed by another game will end at 2 hours and 15 minutes with no new inning starting after 2 hours from the start of the game.  For games scheduled at 5 pm or later, the UIC shall notify the participating team and the game umpires prior to the start if there is a time limit for the game (due to games played before and near Daylight Savings time), where no new inning shall start after 2 hours from the start of the game.  Play will continue until it is safe to do so.  Time of start shall be recorded by official scorekeeper (home team).  Regardless of any time restrictions, or lack thereof, it is the responsibility of the team managers to make every effort to minimize any delays between innings.  In the event any game ends with an incomplete inning, LLB Rule 4.11 applies.

5.  Protective cups are required for all participating players.

AAA (Minors)

1.  With continuous batting (as required by Little League), there is free substitution, but no player shall sit more than one (1) consecutive inning on defense.

2.  There is no ten (10) run rule for the entire season.

3.  The offensive innings ends when 3 outs have been recorded or 5 runs have been    scored.  After the 5^th inning, there will be no restriction on runs allowed.

4.  Any game immediately followed by another game will end at 2 hours and 15 minutes with no new inning starting after 2 hours from the start of the game.  For games scheduled at 5 pm or later, the UIC shall notify the participating team and the game umpires prior to the start if there is a time limit for the game (due to games played before and near Daylight Savings time), where no new inning shall start after 2 hours from the start of the game.  Play will continue until it is safe to do so.  Time of start shall be recorded by official scorekeeper (home team).  Regardless of any time restrictions, or lack thereof, it is the responsibility of the team managers to make every effort to minimize any delays between innings.  In the event any game ends with an incomplete inning, LLB Rule 4.11 applies.

5.  Protective cups are required for all participating players.

6.  There will be NO slashing (also known as Slapping) allowed throughout the season.  Slashing is defined as a batter showing a fake bunt and then following it by a swing of the bat.  A violation of this rule will result in a dead ball strike to the batter in addition to a warning to the player and manager for unsportsmanlike conduct.

AA (Minors)

No standings will be kept. All players will receive a participation award.

1.  With continuous batting (as required by Little League), there is free substitution, but no player shall sit more than one (1) consecutive inning on defense.

2.  There is no ten (10) run rule for the entire season.

3.  The offensive innings ends when 3 outs have been recorded or 5 runs have been    scored.  After the 5^th inning, there will be no restriction on runs allowed.

4.  All games will end at 2 hours and 15 minutes with no new inning starting after 2 hours from the start of the game.  Time of start shall be recorded by official scorekeeper (home team).

5.  Protective cups are required for all participating players.

6.  There will be NO slashing (also known as Slapping) allowed throughout the season.  Slashing is defined as a batter showing a fake bunt and then following it by a swing of the bat.  A violation of this rule will result in a dead ball strike to the batter in addition to a warning to the player and manager for unsportsmanlike conduct.

7.  From the beginning of the season through April 30th there is no stealing of any base or advancing on a wild pitch or passed ball or on a throw from catcher back to pitcher regardless of outcome.  For any game played May 1st or later there is no stealing of home or advancing from third base to home on a wild pitch or passed ball or on a throw from catcher back to pitcher or to first or second base.  However, if at any time a defensive player makes a deliberate throw to the runner at third base, all runners are free to advance at their own risk.

FARM  A

The primary purpose of play at this level is for instruction and skill development, not competition. All managers, coaches, and parents must keep this in mind during all games.

1. No standings will be kept. All players will receive a participation award.

2. The intent of the must play rule at this level is for each player to have an equal amount of playing time. When 12 or fewer players are present, no player will sit out more than one (1) defensive inning per 6-inning game. When more than 12 players are present, no player may sit out more than two (2) defensive innings per 6-inning game. Free substitutions are allowed provided the provisions of the must play rule are adhered to.

3. Ten defensive players will be used. The pitching position will have 2 players -one on each side of the pitching machine and no closer than the front of the pitcher’s mound to the plate

4. Normal infield positioning should be followed and extra players should be placed in the outfield. Players at the shortstop and second base positions need to learn how to move towards second on a force play. Do not place an extra player on second base.

5. All players on a team will bat in a regular rotation. Outs will be kept. The offensive inning ends when 3 outs have been recorded or 5 runs have been scored.

6. A pitching machine will be used with a maximum of 6 pitches to each batter. After the sixth pitch the batter is out if no contact is made. A foul ball on the sixth pitch or subsequent pitches earns the batter another pitch.

7. Runner’s advancement shall stop when the ball is returned to the infield dirt.

8. Runner’s advancing half the distance or greater between bases when the play is stopped will be entitled the base to which they were advancing.

9. Runners may advance only one base on an overthrow.

10. Protective cups are required by all participating players.

11. Teams shall play six innings only. There will be a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes on any game that is followed by another game.

FARM B

The primary purpose of play at this level is for instruction and skill development, not competition. All managers, coaches, and parents must keep this in mind during all games.

1. No standings will be kept. All players will receive a participation award.

2. All players from each team will play in the field when on defense (except for illness or injury). The pitcher position may have two players. They will be placed on each side of the coach pitcher.

3. Normal infield positioning should be followed and extra players should be placed in the outfield. Players at the shortstop and second base positions need to learn how to move towards second on a force play. Do not place an extra player on second base.

4. All players on a team will bat in a regular rotation. Outs will not be kept. Every player in the line-up bats in an inning. The inning ends when the last player has batted.

5. The coach will pitch to his/her own team. Pitching is to be overhand from a kneeling position. A maximum of six pitches will be thrown to a batter. Please do not throw more than six pitches. The time limit will be strictly adhered to. After the sixth pitch, a tee will be used.

6. Runner’s advancement shall stop when the ball is returned to the infield dirt.

7. Teams shall play three innings only. There will be a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes on any game that is followed by another game.

8. Protective cups are required by all participating players.