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Originally Posted by U of M Sam
CecilOne:
Basic differences between NFHS and LL (for the LL "Major" Division):
Batter: No advance on non-caught 3rd strike / League may adopt to have all players on roster bat (otherwise bat 9-applies in tournament play) / max 33" bat length and of course 2 1/4" diameter / IFF is in effect
Runner: Maintain contact with base until pitched ball reaches batter / LBR in effect / "Special Pinch Runner" (no CR) for any player once per inning (applies only if 9 batters in line up) / Runners must slide legally (there is no "must slide" rule).
Pitcher: Limited innings per game and week / Same pitching mechanics as NFHS although not too many "illegal" pitches called / No advance of runners if illegal pitch is called / 10-12 year old level might use 11" (instead of 12") softball / Coach may call "Time" to visit (pitcher and catcher only) at pitcher plate / 3 time outs allowed per pitcher with 4th time out resulting in removal of pitcher (this applies to each pitcher).
Misc: League may adopt max. runs per team per inning (usually 5) with the last inning unlimited runs / May allow 10 defensive players (usually when having all players bat) / 1 offensive time out per team per inning / 2 adult coaches may occupy coaching boxes / Maximum 1 adult manager and 2 adult coaches / Adult coach or manager must remain in bench area / Player may occupy coaching box / Generally only players warm up pitcher-not coaches / Each player may re-enter once / No DP/Flex
During tournament play some regular season rules are slightly adjusted such as no run limit and teams play 9 and bat 9. "Dangling" type throat protector required on catchers mask even if regular mask has an "extended" throat protector (including HSM).
Little League web site: www.littleleague.org
I will advise if I think of any other differences. Hope this helps.
Sam  |
It helps me considerably. I did my first LL yesterday with a volunteer BU. Lots of walks; both games were time limit affairs. They did not put a circle around the pitching plate so LBR was a challenge
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