🏆 2026 Playoffs Rules ⚾
How Playoff Seeds Are Determined
Seeding for the Playoffs is based on each team's regular season record (excluding any games played against teams outside of CCLL, such as the Northglenn games). In instances where teams have the same record, the following tie-breaker criteria apply:
- Head-to-Head Record: The primary tiebreaker is the win-loss record between the tied teams during the regular season.
- Runs Against: If head-to-head is tied, the team that allowed the fewest total runs throughout the season will take the higher seed placement.
- Runs For: If a tie still persists, the total number of runs scored by each team throughout the season will be compared.
- Coin Toss: In the extremely rare event that all statistical categories are identical, a coin toss or random draw will be used to finalize the standings.
Note: These rules apply to the 2026 CCLL playoff season and are based on standard Coal Creek Little League rules.
⚾ Rookies
| Rule |
Value |
Notes |
| Innings |
6 |
Number of innings per game, subject to Time Limit |
| Time Limit |
1:30 |
No new inning can start after time limit is reached. New inning starts when last out is made in prior inning. |
| Max Runs Per Inning |
5 |
|
| Run Rule (Inning / Runs Ahead) |
3/15, 4/10, 5/8 |
Rule 4.10(e) - Game ends if one team is ahead by the run limit at the end of the specified inning (e.g. 4/10 means 10 runs ahead after 4 innings) |
| Pitching Distance |
46 feet |
|
| Base Distance |
60 feet |
|
| Bunting / Sliding |
No bunting. Sliding rules apply. |
Bunting is not allowed. Rule 7.08: A runner is out when they do not slide OR attempt to get around a fielder who has the ball and is waiting to make the tag; or if the runner slides headfirst while advancing. |
| Leadoffs |
No |
|
| Stealing |
No |
|
| Runner Advances When Ball... |
is hit |
|
| Run on Dropped 3rd Strike |
No |
|
| Infield Fly Rule |
No |
|
| Minimum Innings / Players |
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. |
All players must play at least 2 infield innings per 6-inning game. |
| Minimum At Bats per Game |
1 |
|
| Batting Order |
Continuous |
|
| Players on Field |
10 |
|
| Defensive Coach on Field |
1 |
|
| Coaches in Dugout |
4 |
|
| Courtesy Runner |
No |
|
| Type of Ball Used |
Level 5 Flexiball |
Must meet Little League regulations |
| Type of Bat Used |
USA |
Single piece wooden bats are allowed at all levels |
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⚾ Minors
| Rule |
Value |
Notes |
| Innings |
6 |
Number of innings per game, subject to Time Limit |
| Regulation Innings |
4 |
|
| Time Limit |
1:45 |
No new inning can start after time limit is reached. New inning starts when last out is made in prior inning. |
| Max Runs Per Inning |
5 |
|
| Run Rule (Inning / Runs Ahead) |
3/15, 4/10, 5/8 |
Rule 4.10(e) - Game ends if one team is ahead by the run limit at the end of the specified inning (e.g. 4/10 means 10 runs ahead after 4 innings) |
| Pitching Distance |
46 feet |
|
| Base Distance |
60 feet |
|
| Bunting / Sliding |
Yes |
Rule 7.08: A runner is out when they do not slide OR attempt to get around a fielder who has the ball and is waiting to make the tag; or if the runner slides headfirst while advancing. |
| Leadoffs |
No |
|
| Stealing |
Yes |
|
| Runner Advances When Ball... |
crosses plate |
|
| Run on Dropped 3rd Strike |
No |
|
| Infield Fly Rule |
Yes |
|
| Minimum Innings / Players |
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. |
All players must play at least 2 infield innings per 6-inning game. If a team has 14 players, some players will need to sit for 3 innings, but they should still play 2 innings in infield in a 6-inning game. |
| Minimum At Bats per Game |
1 |
|
| Batting Order |
Continuous |
|
| Players on Field |
9 |
|
| Defensive Coach on Field |
0 |
|
| Coaches in Dugout |
3 |
|
| Pitch Limit per Game |
Ages 6–8: 50
Ages 9–10: 75
|
Based on player age. Pitcher may finish the current batter even if they begin the at-bat under the pitch limit and revert to first pitch thrown to that batter for required rest calculations. |
| Pitches Thrown / Rest Required |
1–20 / 0 days
21–35 / 1 day
36–50 / 2 days
51–65 / 3 days
66+ / 4 days |
Applies to all pitchers under 14 years old |
| Mound Visits Total / Per Inning |
4 / 3 |
Pitcher must be removed on 3rd visit to a pitcher in an inning, 4th overall. |
| Courtesy Runner |
Catcher & Pitcher |
Last batter out may run with 2 outs |
| Type of Ball Used |
Baseball |
Must meet Little League regulations |
| Type of Bat Used |
USA |
Single piece wooden bats are allowed at all levels |
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⚾ Majors
| Rule |
Value |
Notes |
| Innings |
6 |
Number of innings per game, subject to Time Limit |
| Regulation Innings |
4 |
|
| Time Limit |
1:45 |
No new inning can start after time limit is reached. New inning starts when last out is made in prior inning. |
| Max Runs Per Inning |
5* |
*Does not apply to Interlock or Tournament games |
| Run Rule (Inning / Runs Ahead) |
3/15, 4/10, 5/8 |
Rule 4.10(e) - Game ends if one team is ahead by the run limit at the end of the specified inning (e.g. 4/10 means 10 runs ahead after 4 innings) |
| Pitching Distance |
46 feet |
|
| Base Distance |
60 feet |
|
| Bunting / Sliding |
Yes |
Rule 7.08: A runner is out when they do not slide OR attempt to get around a fielder who has the ball and is waiting to make the tag; or (Little League Majors and below only) if the runner slides headfirst while advancing. |
| Leadoffs |
No |
|
| Stealing |
Yes |
|
| Runner Advances When Ball... |
crosses plate |
|
| Run on Dropped 3rd Strike |
Yes |
|
| Infield Fly Rule |
Yes |
|
| Minimum Innings / Players |
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. |
All players must play at least 2 infield innings per 6-inning game. If a team has 14 players, some players will need to sit for 3 innings, but they should still play 2 innings in infield in a 6-inning game. |
| Minimum At Bats per Game |
1 |
|
| Batting Order |
Continuous |
|
| Players on Field |
9 |
|
| Defensive Coach on Field |
0 |
|
| Coaches in Dugout |
3 |
|
| Minimum # of Players Required |
8 |
Teams can play with 8 players without penalty |
| Pitch Limit per Game |
Ages 9–10: 75
Ages 11–12: 85
|
Based on player age. Pitcher may finish the current batter even if they begin the at-bat under the pitch limit and revert to first pitch thrown to that batter for required rest calculations. |
| Pitches Thrown / Rest Required |
1–20 / 0 days
21–35 / 1 day
36–50 / 2 days
51–65 / 3 days
66+ / 4 days |
Applies to all pitchers under 14 years old |
| Mound Visits Total / Per Inning |
3 / 2 |
Pitcher must be removed on 2nd visit to a pitcher in an inning, 3rd overall. |
| Courtesy Runner |
Catcher & Pitcher |
Last batter out may run with 2 outs |
| Type of Ball Used |
Baseball |
Must meet Little League regulations |
| Type of Bat Used |
USA |
Single piece wooden bats are allowed at all levels |
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