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East Hampton Little League (NY)

East Hampton Little League (NY)

Major League Baseball - Local Rules

Unless specified below, play follows all rules and regulations outlined in the Little League 2025 Official Regulations and Playing Rules Baseball book for the Major Leagues. For further clarification, coaches should contact their division coordinator.

Pre-Game Information
Home team is responsible for prepping the field.
Home team occupies 1st base line dugout and has on field warmup 30 to 15 minutes prior to start of game.
Visiting team has on field warmup 15 minutes prior to start of game.

Dugout Personnel
The only personnel (16 years of age or older) allowed in the dugout are the manager (head coach) and 2 assistant coaches.  A 16-17 year old may serve as an assistant coach and does not require an approved volunteer application.  All adults must have approved volunteer forms on file with EHHL.  They must also have completed a background check and Little League’s Child Abuse Training Course.  At least one coach needs to have completed CPR/First Aid training.

Number of Players
9 players maximum in the field, but game can be played with 8 players.

Runs
A maximum of 6 runs can be scored in any half inning. This does not apply to the last inning of a game.

Time Limit
1 hour 45 minutes time limit – finish the inning.  No new inning will begin once the time limit has expired. 
Umpire will announce when game’s final inning is beginning and run limit will not apply. 
Games can end in a tie.
A minimum of 4 innings must have been played (3.5 innings if home team is winning) unless the game ends as a result of the 15-run rule.  

** Playoffs - The 1 hour 45 minutes time limit will not apply.  Games cannot end in a tie.  Mercy rules (15/10/8 after 3/4/5) do apply.


Cancellations
The League determines if a game should be postponed due to inclement weather.  If a game is postponed, coaches should attempt to reschedule the game by contacting their Division Coordinator with proposed makeup dates.  

Contact

East Hampton Little League
P.O. Box 318 
East Hampton, New York 11937

Email: [email protected]

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