Plympton Youth Sports

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Link to Senior League 2010 Standings

 Senior League Rules

1)      A full, continuous batting order will be used throughout each game.

2)      In the case of a player arriving late for a game and not in the original line-up, that player may be entered into the end of the line-up and bat in that spot only.

3)      Free substitution is allowed in the field.

4)      Bunting is allowed.

5)      Base runners must slide on all close plays; otherwise runner will be called out.

6)      Play is dead when the ball is returned to the rubber.

7)      Leading is not allowed. Runners may not leave their base until the pitch crosses home plate, or contact is made.

8)      No balks will be called.

9)      Unsportsmanlike behavior or language is not allowed.

10)  Harassment of the opposing pitcher is prohibited.

11)  The “Infield Fly Rule” will be called.

12)  A Game is considered complete after FOUR (4) innings (three and one half, if the home team is leading).

13)  There is no batter or run limit.

14)  A team is allowed to play and complete the game with as few as eight (8) players.

15)  If a team knows in advance that they will have less than 10 for a game they may contact selected players from the Junior league so they can compete without jeopardizing the safety and welfare of their players.  These selected players will be chosen by Junior league coaches and put on a list for Senior league coaches to contact on a rotating basis.  If the Junior league player has no conflicts with a Junior league game he may play in the Senior league game.  Defensively, the player will not be allowed to play either pitcher or catcher in the game.  Offensively, he will bat last in the batting order.

16)  A batter may not attempt to reach 1^st base following a dropped third strike.

17)  For the purpose of warming up, the designated “Home” team will have use of the ball field from one (1) hour before game time until 15 minutes before game time. The designated “Away” team will then be allowed use of the field until game time.

18)  Team hats and jerseys must be worn at all times. Jerseys must be tucked in and gray pants worn by ALL players. Coaches and/or umpires will enforce this.

19)  Intentional Walks are not allowed.

20)  A pitcher must be removed on a coaches 2^nd trip to the mound in a single inning, or a 3^rd trip a game.

21)  Each team should keep an accurate scorebook during each game. Pitching changes should be logged in each teams’ book.

22)  No Smoking on the field is allowed.

23)  Game results should be reported to the League Coordinator by both teams, within twenty-four (24) hours of completion of game.

24)  In case of inclement weather during day of scheduled game, coaches should decide as soon as possible prior to game time if game will be cancelled, so that umpires and players can be notified. Home team manager will make final decision on whether to cancel game. League Coordinator should also be notified.

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1)      A full,

Senior League Pitching Guidelines

1. Any Player on a team Roster may pitch.

2. Rest requirements:

a.      If a player pitches in LESS THAN FOUR (4) innings, ONE (1) Calendar

         day of rest is mandatory.

1. If a player pitches in FOUR (4) OR MORE innings, THREE (3) Calendar

         days of rest are mandatory.

                        EXAMPLE:

                          If a player pitched in FOUR (4)          and is still eligible, that

                          or more innings on :                           player can pitch again on:

                            Sunday…………………………………Thursday

                            Monday…………………………………Friday

                            Tuesday………………………………..Saturday

                            Wednesday…………………………….Sunday

                            Thursday………………………………..Monday

                            Friday…………………………………...Tuesday

                            Saturday…………………………………Wednesday

1. A Player may pitch in a Maximum of SIX (6) Innings in a calendar week,

          which is SUNDAY through SATURDAY.

1. Note that although a players’ innings pitched total for the week starts fresh on

          Sunday, the pitcher must still have the required rest. Example, a player 

          pitches 2 innings on Tuesday and then 4 Innings on Saturday for a total of 6

          Innings pitched for the week. That player is still not eligible to pitch again until 

          Wednesday, as per the above chart.

5.        Delivery of ONE (1) single pitch constitutes having pitched in an inning.

6.        A Pitcher may pitch a SEVENTH (7^th) inning of a game, if the pitcher started

           the game and the game goes into extra innings, if the pitcher has not pitched

           earlier in the calendar week.

7.        A player once removed, as a Pitcher may not pitch again in the same game.

8.        Not more than five (5) pitchers per team shall be used in one (1) game. Exception: In case of injury to the 5^th pitcher an additional pitcher may be used.

Plympton
LL field in Plympton behind the police station on Rte 58.
Shea Field
This field is behind the Halifax Elementary school, next to the softball field in the back. It will be used for the Senior League practice and games.
Lingan St.
This field is at the end of Lingan St. near the old "Y" camp.