| Little League baseball isn't just simply a game | | | | - After the 3rd strike, the hitter is out. It does |
| played by younger players, there are a number | | | | not matter if the catcher holds on to the ball on |
| of different rules when compared to official | | | | the third strike. |
| baseball. Anyone coaching a Little League team will | | | | - There are no designated hitters in Little League |
| have to know the variations in order to teach | | | | baseball. All 9 players come up to bat according to |
| younger players properly. | | | | their position in the roster. |
| Differences in Field Layout | | | | - All runners have to stay on base until the ball |
| - When playing Little League baseball, the field is | | | | reaches the batter when pitched. |
| usually sized about 2/3 of a regulation ball diamond | | | | - There are limits to the number of pitches any |
| -- instead of 90 feet between the bases, there | | | | player can throw, based on age. For example an |
| should only be 60 feet. | | | | 11-year-old can only throw 85 pitches but an |
| - The pitcher stands 46 feet away from the | | | | 8-year-old is limited to 50. Rest periods are also |
| batter's box, rather than the 60 1/2 feet for | | | | given to pitchers, depending on how many have |
| regulation baseball. | | | | been thrown. |
| Game Rules | | | | - A manager can visit the pitcher on the mound |
| - All players on the roster will play 2 innings in the | | | | twice during an inning, unlike the regulation limit of |
| field at a minimum, and have the opportunity to | | | | once. |
| bat at least once. | | | | - If a game is called on account of rain, it will |
| - Also, any players who leave the game can | | | | count as an officially complete game if four innings |
| return, as long as their substitutes also get to play | | | | have been played. If the home team is head, then |
| 2 innings and have one at-bat. | | | | only 3 1/2 innings are needed. |
| - A game of Little League baseball lasts for 6 | | | | - Double-headers can only be held once per week |
| innings instead of 9.- A game is declared over | | | | at a maximum, unless one of the games is played |
| once either side gets a 10-run lead over the other | | | | to continue a suspended tie game from earlier. |
| team. | | | | |