Rules, Policies and Procedures
Please note each year the ANSLL Local Rules must be approved by District 10.
Little League Rules
Pitch Count
New for this year
Umpires
ANSLL Local Rules
Highlights from the Little League Rules and ANSLL Local Rules and Regulations
These highlights are intended to serve as a quick reference guide and shall not override the Official Regulations and Playing Rules of Little League Baseball and the ANSLL Local Rules and Regulations.
1. Weather Conditions In accordance with rule 3.10 of the Official Regulations and Playing Rules, prior to the start of a game, the two managers decide whether a field is playable. If the managers do not agree then the decision shall be made by the umpire. Whenever there is a reasonable chance that the game may be played, this decision shall be made at the playing field not more than 30 minutes prior to game time. Managers and players shall report to the field or risk a forfeit. A final determination for each field will be posted on the ANSLL website prior to game time WHEN POSSIBLE. Sometimes it is too close to game time or the volunteer who runs this website might not be available and in that case phone calls would have to be made. Fields will be posted as either: 1.) Closed by ANSLL 2.) Open, but in need of field preparation 3.) Open for games only Please pay close attention to the specific fields, as one field could be closed while another field is deemed playable. We are only able to do this since we are on an adopt-a-field program. The county personnel may still come by and overrule our decision. In that case remind them we are an adopt-a-field. If that does not work please listen to the county official. Should weather impact the fields during the game, please defer to the regular process in which the umpires (during the game) and managers (before the game) consult on the situation. 2. Safety All players in the coach's box, batter's box, and base runners must wear protective headgear. Catchers must wear helmets, masks, chest protectors, throat protectors, and shin guards whenever catching during practice or games. Male catchers must wear athletic supporters with protective cup. Catchers must wear masks whenever warming up a pitcher, pre-game, in-between innings, in bullpens. 3. Time Outs Offensive timeouts and only one per inning is permitted to speak to an offensive player. Defensive timeouts, Manager (or coach) may visit the pitcher twice per inning. On the 3rd trip, the pitcher must be removed from the game. Only 3 visits per pitcher per game are permitted. On the 4th visit, the pitcher must be removed from the game. Time out to talk to any other defensive player will count as a visit to the pitcher. Injuries are not counted as timeouts, but may not be used to discuss strategy. It is to tend to the injured player only. 4. Batting All players present will be listed in, and take their turn in the batting order (continuous batting lineup).
1. Weather Conditions In accordance with rule 3.10 of the Official Regulations and Playing Rules, prior to the start of a game, the two managers decide whether a field is playable. If the managers do not agree then the decision shall be made by the umpire. Whenever there is a reasonable chance that the game may be played, this decision shall be made at the playing field not more than 30 minutes prior to game time. Managers and players shall report to the field or risk a forfeit. A final determination for each field will be posted on the ANSLL website prior to game time WHEN POSSIBLE. Sometimes it is too close to game time or the volunteer who runs this website might not be available and in that case phone calls would have to be made. Fields will be posted as either: 1.) Closed by ANSLL 2.) Open, but in need of field preparation 3.) Open for games only Please pay close attention to the specific fields, as one field could be closed while another field is deemed playable. We are only able to do this since we are on an adopt-a-field program. The county personnel may still come by and overrule our decision. In that case remind them we are an adopt-a-field. If that does not work please listen to the county official. Should weather impact the fields during the game, please defer to the regular process in which the umpires (during the game) and managers (before the game) consult on the situation.
2. Safety All players in the coach's box, batter's box, and base runners must wear protective headgear. Catchers must wear helmets, masks, chest protectors, throat protectors, and shin guards whenever catching during practice or games. Male catchers must wear athletic supporters with protective cup. Catchers must wear masks whenever warming up a pitcher, pre-game, in-between innings, in bullpens.
3. Time Outs Offensive timeouts and only one per inning is permitted to speak to an offensive player.
Defensive timeouts, Manager (or coach) may visit the pitcher twice per inning. On the 3rd trip, the pitcher must be removed from the game. Only 3 visits per pitcher per game are permitted. On the 4th visit, the pitcher must be removed from the game. Time out to talk to any other defensive player will count as a visit to the pitcher.
Injuries are not counted as timeouts, but may not be used to discuss strategy. It is to tend to the injured player only. 4. Batting All players present will be listed in, and take their turn in the batting order (continuous batting lineup).