On Deck Batters are not permitted on the field or in the caged area next to the bullpen.
Managers & Coaches must remain inside the dugout when not coaching a base; dugout gate must be kept closed & latched.

a)  Batters shall not fake a bunt, pull back and hit away in the Major Division.
Penalty:  Batter shall be called out, whether or not contact was made with the pitch.
(Batter must swing to be called out)

b) Pitchers will be removed from pitching after hitting two (2) batters in an inning or three
(3) batters in a game. That player however, can remain in the game at a different position.
c) Post game each manager shall examine the official scorebook and sign the opposing teams score page if in agreement that the opposing team has achieved the minimum play requirements

(These rules are supplemental to the Major Division Little League rules Published annually by Little League Baseball, Inc.)

Taken from Little League Official Regulation VI- PITCHERS

b)  If a player pitches in less than four (4) innings one calendar day of rest is mandatory If a player pitches in four (4) or more innings, three (3) calendar days of rest must be observed. A player may pitch in a maximum of six (6) innings in a calendar week, Sunday through Saturday.
Delivery of a single pitch constitutes having pitched an inning.
c)  Only three players of league age twelve (12) may be used as pitchers during a calendar week. All three may pitch in one or more or more games, but each is limited to a total of six (6) innings within the calendar week and subject to rest periods described in section (b). The TOTAL number of innings pitched by twelve (12) year old pitchers shall not exceed twelve (12) innings in a calendar week.
d) A player once removed as a pitcher may not pitch again in the same game.
e) Not more than five (5) pitchers per team shall be used in one game.
f)  Violation of any section of this regulation can result in protest of the game in which it occurs. Protest shall be made in accordance with playing rule 4.19.

Doubleheaders – PITCHERS
The limitation of six (6) innings in a calendar week would apply to each pitcher. A pitcher who pitched in the first game of a doubleheader may also pitch in the second game provided that pitcher has eligibility remaining.

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