U12 tournament rules

[Dakota]

Originally posted by sprivitor
Stealing

This is why I like USSSA or LL rules. Can't stand not stealing. I have a whole team of 9 year olds and these girls execute well. This is one reason I don't like Dixie or ASA.

At 10U, ASA allows stealing. They just limit the steal to one base per pitch and do not allow advancing home except on a batted ball, force (walk or HBP), or award. The idea is to encourage catchers to throw down on the steal from first or second.

Early season 10U, you have a lot of bases-loaded situations as pitchers and catchers are trying to develop their skills. Late season, though, you have pretty good play happening.

I think the ASA rules for 10U are good for that age. They are not over-protective, and they encourage skill development.

I know of no sanctioning body that has the rules like Rachel mentioned.

Speaking of restrictive rules, LL's participation and pitcher limit rules are ineffective and not helpful to the game (IMO).