1.  Games shall be played in accordance with the following rules:

      a)  Scores, Win-loss records, or official standings shall not be kept.

      b)  Only reduced-impact factor level five balls may be used.

      c)   Every player present shall play a minimum of 6 defensive outs and one at bat per game.

      d)  A player shall not sit for two consecutive innings, nor sit for three innings until all players have sat one inning.

      e)  No inning shall start after the game has been in-progress for one hour.

      f)    One-half inning shall end after all players on the offensive team have had one at-bat, three outs recorded, or five runs have scored whichever occurs first.

      g)  Defensive coaches are permitted on the field for instructional purposes.

      h)  Offensive coaches are permitted in the coaching boxes and at home plate for safety, and may assist baserunners if necessary.

2.     There are no protests in Rookies.

3.     The field shall be set up as follows:

      a)    Bases are 60 feet apart.

      b)    The fair-ball line is a five foot arc measured from the back of the home plate that extends in fair territory from the first base line to the third base line.

4.     The positioning and actions of the fielders shall be in accordance with the following rules:

      a)     The defensive team shall use ten players on the field. Players shall be rotated each inning.

      b)     A maximum of six defensive players, including the pitcher and catcher, are allowed in the infield at any one time.

      c)     The Player in the Pitcher position may play on either side of the Coach pitching the ball, between the mound area and the corner base. After the ball is hit the Pitcher can move anywhere in the field of play.

5.     Pitching

      a)     An adult coach will pitch to his/her team. Coaches must pitch overhand, while sitting on a bucket or kneeling on one knee. The distance may vary based upon player ability.

      b)     The batter will receive a maximum of 6 pitches from the pitching coach. If the batter has not hit a fair ball in those 6 pitches, the batter will be out.

6.     Batting shall be in accordance with the following rules:

      a)     All players present shall bat in a rotating order each inning.

      b)     The “on-deck” batter shall wait to bat in the dugout area. There shall be no swinging of bats on the sidelines or in the dugout.

      c)     The batter and all runners shall wear protective headgear.

7.     Base running shall be in accordance with the following rules:

      a)     Runners shall not leave their bases until the batter hits the ball.

      b)     On a fair ball, no more than 2 bases shall be rewarded on any ball put into play, unless the ball goes over the fence for a home run.

8.     Conduct in the dugout shall be in accordance with the following rules:

      a)     There must be at least one approved coach in the dugout at all times.

      b)     There will be no food, gum, or sunflower seeds in the dugout or on the field.