Overview
Coal Creek Little League is committed to the development of all players in the league. As such we have adopted more stringent minimum play requirements than required by Little League. The following rules are used for all divisions except Juniors and Intermediates during regular season play.
- No player may sit more than 2 innings in a 6 inning game
- All players are required to play a minimum of 2 innings in the infield in a 6 inning game
- Each player must have at least one at-bat per game.
- All teams will bat a continuous line-up (all players present bat rather than 9 at a time)
Please understand that not all games will go 6 innings. In a four inning game, it is perfectly legal for a player to sit two innings and play two innings of outfield. Coaches should note these occurrences and try to get these players into other positions in the next game.
Intermediate and Juniors Division Rules
- All games
- Teams will bat a continuous lineup
- There is no infield rotation requirement
- Each player must play at least 6 consecutive outs in the field in any regulation game (4-7 innings).
Concerns
As coaches and parents, we expect that these minimum play requirements are followed to ensure equal and fair play. If you have a question about minimum play requirements or feel that these rules are not being followed, please contact the league President at [email protected].
Enforcement and Penalty
If a manager fails to follow minimum play requirements, the following penalties apply per Little League rules in section IV - The Player clause (i).
- First Offense: receive a written warning
- Second Offense: a suspension for the next scheduled game
- Third Offense: a suspension for the remainder of the season
Note that the board has authority to levy a more severe penalty in its discretion pending specific circumstances.