A runner leaving the base prior to the release of the pitch by the pitcher will result in a dead ball; no pitch will be considered and the runner is called out.
A pitcher's inning count, defensive conferences & ejections should be noted on game card.
Plate umpire sees the catcher's glove nick the bat as it is being swung- this is interference - and an immediate dead ball.
In the WYBSL, a team must start, play and finish with a minimum of eight players.
The runner is out if the runner interferes with a fielder attempting to make the initial play on a fair batted ball.
A WYBSL coach can file a complaint with the league for a rules interpretation by an umpire at any time before the end of the game.
A ball hits the infield dirt outside the base line, then rolls, untouched, into fair territory where it is picked up in front of first base . Since the ball hit outside the base path, it is a foul ball.
WYBSL rules can be modified if both coaches and the umpire agree before starting the game.
Runner interference is an immediate dead ball.
Force Out/Timing play- A run can never score if the 3rd out was made by the batter-runner failing to reach 1st or any other runner before reaching the base to which he was forced.
In Red Hat, upon a drop of strike three with less than 2 outs, 1st base must be unoccupied at the time of the pitch.
Umpires should work with the head coaches in dealing with "difficult" fans.
In WYBSL Green Hat, the runner is not allowed to advance to first on a dropped third strike.
A coach, assistant or parent failing to leave the field upon ejection results in forfeiture of game.
A ball hitting home plate, then picked up by the pitcher with ball in fair territory is considered a foul ball.
An uncaught foul ball is an immediate dead ball.
2 defensive conferences/6-inning game (Green Hat) or 3 (Red Hat) are allowed with a pitching change not counting as a defensive conference.
In WYBSL Green Hat, no team can score more that 8 runs in an inning.
In Green Hat, upon ball 4, the coach or designee comes in to pitch with the strike count the same, and pitches a maximum of 3 pitches (if the last pitch is fouled, another pitch is awarded).
Hearing thunder or seeing lightning, the umpire should notify the coaches and immediately clear the field & dugouts and wait 20 minutes from last incidence before restarting game.
In the WYBSL, a new inning must start within 2 hours after the official start time.
Athletes exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion must be immediately removed from the game and shall not return to play prior to being cleared by an appropriate health care professional.
A line drive hits the runner leading off 3rd, the base runner has one leg in fair territory, one leg out, with the ball squarely over 3rd base. This is considered a fair ball and the runner is out.
Only the starting pitcher can reinserted in the game as a pitcher, but only reinserted once.
An assistant coach who leaves his position to argue a judgment call could result in a bench restriction for both the assistant and the head coach.
The infield fly rule does not apply to Green Hat, but does apply to Red Hat games.
Once a game starts, the umpire determines whether field conditions allow for continued play.
With two outs, a substitute runner (person who made last out) can replace the catcher.
Jewelry or metal hair ornaments are not allowed to be worn by the players.
It would be obstruction if a fielder, without possession of the ball, denies access to the base the runner is attempting to achieve.
In signaling balls and strikes at home, balls are on the left hand, strikes on the right hand.
In Green Hat, a batter hit by the pitcher who is the coach, is not awarded first base.
Three conditions must be met for a dead ball to become live: 1) ball held by pitcher in a legal pitching position; 2) batter & catcher are in their respective boxes; and 3) the umpires gives appropriate signal.
In WYBSL Red Hat, no team can score more than 8 runs in an inning.
A strike will be charged to the batter when a pitch is struck at and missed, even if the pitch touches the batter.
An umpire should yell "fair ball" if it is a close play.
In Green Hat, while the coaches are pitching, bunting or stealing is prohibited.
In the middle of an at-bat, the defensive coach notices the wrong batter is batting. This results in an automatic out.
A "foul tip" is a strike and remains a live ball.
Base runners must stay within 3 feet of the base line running between bases.
In Green Hat, any pitcher hitting 3 batters in an inning or 5 batters in a game must be removed from the game as a pitcher.
For throws by an infielder that goes out of play, the base award is two bases from the time of the throw.
Thrown bat (umpire judgment)- First event is a team warning; second by team is an ejection.
Intentional walks are not permitted.
In Red Hat, a pitch with a legal motion is released and goes behind the pitcher- this is an immediate dead ball and the batter is awarded a ball.
The umpire is no longer required to conduct a pre-game equipment check but must verify with the coach that the equipment is legal. Upon discovery of an illegal bat, the coach gets a bench restriction; upon the 2nd time and the coach is ejected.