2008 U14 BOYS RULES
KAW VALLEY LEAGUE
2008 U14 BOYS RULES
Revised 2-7-08
- AGES: 13-14 Participants cannot be 15 years of age before June 1, 2008
- BASE DISTANCE: 90'
- PITCHING DISTANCE: 56'6"
- TIME LIMIT: 1 hour 45 minutes or 7 innings
MUST PLAY/PARTICIPATION
1. All players must play a minimum of 6 defensive outs.
2. If a team has 13 or more players present at the game, then players must play at
least 3 defensive outs.
3. Defensively, 9 players play at all times. To start a game, a team must field (7)
players. There will be no automatic out for missing players.
4. A player under disciplinary action need not play. Said player must be reported
to the umpire and scorekeepers prior to the start of the game.
PITCHING
1. Season pitching rule: A pitcher may not pitch more than 7 innings in a day.
Pitchers are limited to 10 innings in a calendar week.
2. Delivery of a single pitch constitutes one inning.
3. A calendar week shall run from Monday morning to Sunday evening.
4. Substitution for pitchers will be limited. The number of times a pitcher can
appear on the pitching mound will be twice each game.
5. Tournament pitching rule: A pitcher may not pitch more than 7 innings in 2
consecutive games.
SPECIAL RULES
1. Every player (roster batting) will be in the line-up.
2. NOTE: The barrel diameter of a bat is limited to no more than 2 ¾”
3. Four innings constitutes a game, if play is stopped because of inclement
weather, power failure, or curfew.
4. Run rule: 15 runs after 3 innings (or following innings) or 10 runs after five.
5. Shoes with metal spikes or cleats are not permitted.
6. Each coach must carry a roster with him at all times. Failure to produce a
roster should the age or eligibility of players be questioned will result in the
player's removal from the line-up.
7. An inning will be called when the 7th run crosses home plate.