Rules of the Game

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Field diagram
2012 Rules Video (Posted 1/31/12)

Umpiring

Umpiring Information

Data Sources

Bat Standards
Championships information
Eligibility information

Archives

2008 Rules Changes Video
April 2009 Rules Interpretations 
2009 Rules Changes Video 
2009 Approved Rules Changes Memo 
 

Rules Participation

What is a playing rule?
Rules cycle (important dates)
How to propose a rules change

Updates

Decertification of 33-inch Reebok Vector-TLS Bat (Posted 3/22/12)
Decertification of 33-inch Marucci CAT5 Bat (Posted 2/17/12)
Baseball Clock Rule Clarification (Posted 2/23/11)
Final Rules Changes    (PDF Portfolio View) (Posted 9/22/10)
 

Rules Committee

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Committee member duties
How to apply for the committee - Coaches and administrators make up the committees. If you are interested in serving, please select the link above to learn more about applying to be on a rules committee.

Playing rules oversight panel