Vegas Valley League Rules

8U

LITTLE LEAGUE RULES APPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS

Game

• A team may only have a manager and 3 coaches on the field.

• On defense 2 coaches may be in the outfield, one must be behind the catcher.

• ONE coach must be in the dugout at all times.

• Coaches may stand outside dugouts during the game. However, they will be called for interference when applicable.

• Any team with less than nine players may borrow a player or players for the outfield in order to play the game during the season. May play with 8 players. 

• No player is allowed to sit on the bench for more than 3 consecutive defensive outs. All players must play at least half the game in a defensive position. When re-entering defense, the player must play in a defensive position than they were previously playing (Exception: Catcher due to sharing of equipment not being encouraged) 

• An inning concludes when 3 outs are recorded or when the entire line-up has batted. When the 6th batter comes to the plate, there are automatically 2 outs.

• Time limit: DROP DEAD at 1:30. If a player is batting when Drop Dead time expires, the player must complete their turn at bat prior to stopping the game. 

• A play stops when it is obvious that the ball is being thrown to the pitcher. No runner can advance. If the runner is more than halfway to the next base, then the runner may continue to the next base. If the runner is not yet halfway to the next base, the runner will be returned to the previous base.

• Open defensive substitutions. 

• 10 defensive players will be used. The 10th player must be an outfielder. The outfielder must be stationed equally to the other outfields. If in the discretion of the umpire, the 10th player is playing closer to the infield than the other outfielders, a ground rule double may be awarded. 

• No standing will be kept, and the year-end tournament will determine the champion. A blind draw will be held to determine brackets. 

• Any coach ejected will be suspended from his next game, and the circumstance pertaining to ejection will be referred to the board to determine eligibility for remainder of season. 

• The infield fly rule IS NOT in effect. 

• VVB may use young people to umpire these games. We feel it serves a few purposes; it allows older kids who do not want to play a chance to participate, allows them to make a little money, fills umpire shortage need, and allows give back to the community. These kids are learning just like your players, so we except tolerance from our coaches and spectators. If you verbally abuse one of these kids, you will be subject to a penalty. If there is a problem, contact a league representative immediately and do not attempt to handle the situation yourself.