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(1) Duration of half inning is 3 outs or once through the entire batting order or five runs are scored (5 is maximum runs allowed even if additional runners are on base) whichever comes first.

(2) Bunting is allowed, but a fake bunt followed by a full swing on the same pitch is not. Due to the danger presented to charging infielders, no warning will be issued to the batter. Such an occurrence will be an automatic out.

(3) No infield-fly rule.

(4) Batters cannot run to 1st base on a dropped 3rd strike.

(1) No leading off.

(2) A runner may steal 2nd and 3rd base, but he cannot leave his base until the pitch crosses home plate.

(3) Runners cannot steal home on an overthrow from the catcher to the pitcher. Toward any runner is considered a play.

(4) Runners may only steal home if a play is made to them or any other runner. A fake throw towards runners is considered a play.

(5) Players must slide feet-first if there is a play at the base to which they are advancing.

(6) The runner is out on a head first slide except when returning from a base.

(7) All runners must slide on close plays. If a runner fails to slide they risk being called out at the discretion of the umpire.

(1) No balks.

(2) The manager must remove the pitcher when his pitch count reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted below. The player may remain in the game at another position except catcher.

10 & under: 75 pitches.

     (A) If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until that batter reaches base or is put out.

     (B) Pitchers league age 16 & under must adhere to the following rest requirements:

          - 61 Or more pitches in a day, three(3) calendar days of rest and a game must be observed.

          - 41-60 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest and a game must be observed.

          - 21-40 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar day of rest must be observed.

          - 1-20 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is required.

(3) A pitcher who delivers forty or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day.

(4) Each team must pitch a nine year-old player a minimum of 2 innings per week.

(5) The player or coach warming up the pitcher must wear a mask.

(6) No infield warm-up is allowed between innings after the 1st inning

(1) All players must play infield at least one inning per game.

(2) No player shall sit out more than 2 defensive innings per game.

(1) 2 adult base coaches are allowed.

(2) Only players, 2 coaches & 1 dugout manager are allowed in the dugout area.

(1) Monitor the batting order to ensure that everyone bats in order.

(2) Keep track of runs, balls, strikes, outs, and pitches by each pitcher.

(3) Complete the pitching log and get the necessary signatures.

(4) Once an inning is started it must be finished.

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The draft is an essential part of our local youth league. When done correctly, it provides a proper disbursement of talent to ensure as fair a playing field as possible, so that each players can have as much fun as possible.

Below is a guide to help parents better understand the process of selecting teams during the draft process:

Commonly referred to as a Blind Draft, North Platte Youth Baseball Board Officials provide League Coordinators with a list of names for all players registered for the upcoming season. Each Team Coach will then select a player until all teams are at a capacity of no more than 12 players per team.

This same draft process is used for 9/10 Division, 11/12 Division, and 13/15 Division.

Things Parents should know:

1. League Coordinators and Coaches from previous year may use a form of evaluation method to determine/rank players based on talent/capability instead of league age within the division.
2. It is recommended that a player's draft position not be divulged, even after the draft is completed. Once a player is set on a team, there will be no swapping and changing of teams.
Exception: It is a legitimate error on our (North Platte Youth Baseball Board, League Coordinators and/or Coaches) part, the player will be allowed to be reassigned to another team.

A parent/player may provide a written request to be reassigned to a new team, which will be reviewed by the North Platte Youth Baseball Board to determine if the request will be granted.

3. When there are siblings being drafted in one age division, and the first brother or sister is drafted by a coach, that coach automatically has the option of drafting the other brother or sister. If the coach does not exercise this option, the second sibling can be drafted by any other team.

Exception: If the parent specifically requests, during registration, to be placed on the same team, the coach then has no choice but to accept both.

4. If the coach has a player being drafted in that age division and wishes to draft them, they may do so automatically. Or the coach/parent may exercise the option to allow their player to be drafted by any other team. This option must be expressed at the beginning of the draft meeting.