2017 14U Rules

Local Rules – Spring 2017 Texas ASA District 3- 14 & Under Rules 1. Texas ASA Rulebook will be used along with the league rules as set forth in this document. 2. Home team will be responsible for furnishing an official score keeper. In case of a neutral site please see who is listed as home team. 3. Home team will furnish 2 game balls of appropriate size that meet current Texas ASA guidelines. 4. Protest will be allowed for rule interpretation only. No protest will be allowed on umpire judgment calls. A protest fee of $50.00 and a written statement from the protesting coach within 24 hours must be submitted to District Commissioner. A statement from the umpire is also required within 24 hours within the same time period. The rules committee will look at all evidence and render a decision within 48 hours of protest. 5. All towns and cities will be responsible for their own trophies and or player recognition. 6. 14U Division- A player’s age as of January 1, 2017. 7. Nine Players on the field- can start game with 8 and or 7. This will require team to take one or two out depending on number of players in the lineup. Games cannot be played with 6 players. 8. Base distance 60 feet- Double base to be used at first. 9. Pitching distance- 43 feet. 10. Helmets with NOCSA approved face guards are required for batters and base runners.

11. Softball- 12 inch. 12. Illegal pitches will be called. 13. It is each coach’s decision if they want to bat 9 or 10 with substitutions bases on ASA Rules, or they can bat the roster with free substitutions. 14.5 runs per half inning. 15. Run ahead rules will be in effect for all age brackets. 16.14U games will be 70 minutes (one hour and ten minutes) finish the inning. 17. Third Strike Rule- In Effect- Batter can advance on dropped third strike. 18. Infield fly rule is in effect. 19. Absolutely NO jewelry allowed. 20. Metal cleats are allowed. 21. Base stealing is allowed.