A regulation game may be played with at least eight (8) players on each team.
For Minors regular season games an out will not be called for the 9th position in the batting order.
A regulation game shall consist of 4-6 innings. There are no extra inning games; tied games after 4-6 innings will remain tied. Additional (full) innings will not begin after 1:15 play since the first pitch.
Coaches are required to play, in the field, every team member a minimum of three innings each game, with each player getting at least one infield inning. If there is a special circumstance where coaches are not able to follow this rule, coaches will notify the PYBA rep in charge of the Machine Pitch division.
There will be no stealing at this level.
There will be no leading off. Base runners cannot leave their bases until the ball has been hit.
Overthrows to bases where the ball leaves the field of play will not result in additional awarded bases.
A coach from the hitting team will run the pitching machine, or designate a volunteer to do this.
Hitters are under no obligation to swing at “bad” pitches.
There are no walks.
The batter gets three strike swings before being called out.
The batter is out whether a third strike is caught or not caught by the catcher.
The pitcher will stand directly to either side of the mound, in line with the pitching rubber.
There will be no bunting.
Each inning will either be 3 outs, or 1 time through the batting lineup. Whichever comes first. Last batter should be called when the last player in that half of the inning is up to bat and that player can continue to run around the bases until being put out if they choose.
The defensive team may play with 10 players in the field, four of whom must be outfielders.
Outfielders may not come inside the fringe between infield and outfield (i.e., they’re not allowed to play in on the dirt).
Shorts are not to be worn to games. A player who comes to a game in shorts will not be allowed to play.
All players present at a game will be included in the batting order and bat in their respective place, whether playing in the field or not.
Players that arrive late will be placed at the bottom of the order.