From Ron Nagy,

I've been receiving questions from Managers and teen umpires regarding rules. FAQs are listed below with Green Book Regulation or Rule reference and page number:

NOTE: this has been updated with page numbers from the 2006 Green Book

Minimum Player Requirements:

Reg IV (i) page 33

Player Pool - not enough players for a game

Reg V (c) page 35

On Deck Batter

Rule 1.08 note 1 page 49

Batting Donut

Rule 1.10 note 1 page 49

Bat Size - 2 1/4 inch barrell

Rule 1.10 note 4 page 49

Forfeit

Rule 2.00 page 53

Substitutions

Rule 3.03 page 57

Courtesy Runner

Rule 3.04 page 58

Coach Warming Up Pitcher

Rule 3.09 page 59

Base Coaches - 2 adults

Rule 4.05 (2) page 61

10 Run Rule

Rule 4.10 (e) page 63

9 Player Requirement

Rule 4.16 page 66

 

Historically we have continued games with less than 9 players (players leaving for school concerts, etc.). The vacated spot in the batting is recorded as an out. Do not argue with an umpire who may have difficulty with this provision. Be prepared for the situation by contacting Brendan, in advance, to arrange for Pool Player or Players. We do not have the flexibility to reschedule for teams facing this problem.

Batting Out of Order

Rule 6.07 page 70

Batter Hit by Pitch in Strike Zone

Rule 6.08 (b) note page 72

Runner Obstructed by Defensive Player

Rule 7.06 page 75

Catcher Blocking Plate

Rule 7.06 (b) note 2 page 75

Slide or Attempt to Avoid

Rule 7.08 page 75

Manager Visits to Mound

Rule 8.06 (a) page 86

Pinch Runner Rule 7.14 page 81
Bat Boys Reg III (b) page 28


Keep in mind that you may furnish an umpire with the proper ruling. You may not argue judgement calls with any umpire.

Bring your Green Books with you to games.

Let me know if I can be of further assistance with rule clarification.

Ron