It is of upmost importance that the American Legion Board communicates to its players, coaches and parents the details of our Youth Baseball Program and the rules and regulations that apply during games. It is our hope that by effectively communicating this information that all individuals involved will have a clear understanding of the program and that as many instances of confusion or misunderstanding can be avoided. We urge any player, parent or coach to question any rule or regulation that may not be entirely clear or that they feel is not being followed.
ALYB Rules & Reference Materials
ALYB Rules & Regulations Handbook
ALYB Rules Outline/Points of Emphasis
Vermilion County Pony League Rules
American Legion Game Score Reporting Procedures
Fall Baseball Rules & Regulations
ALYB Rules & Regulations Handbook
ALYB Rules Outline/Points of Emphasis
Vermilion County Pony League Rules
American Legion Game Score Reporting Procedures
Fall Baseball Rules & Regulations
American Legion Youth Baseball Leagues A, B, C and D shall adhere to the Official Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball unless otherwise noted in the ALYB Rules & Regulations Handbook.
The Vermilion County Pony League shall adhere to the Official Playing Rules of Baseball unless noted otherwise in the Vermilion County Pony League Rules.
Coaches are encouraged to visit the Little League Coach Resource Center for tools to assist them with conducting practices and teaching players the fundamentals of baseball. Registration is free.
Umpires and coaches are encouraged to visit the Little League Umpire Resource Center for review of the basic and advanced rules of Little League Baseball.
The Vermilion County Pony League shall adhere to the Official Playing Rules of Baseball unless noted otherwise in the Vermilion County Pony League Rules.
Coaches are encouraged to visit the Little League Coach Resource Center for tools to assist them with conducting practices and teaching players the fundamentals of baseball. Registration is free.
Umpires and coaches are encouraged to visit the Little League Umpire Resource Center for review of the basic and advanced rules of Little League Baseball.
| Did You Know? |
| The batter-runner may turn in any direction after overrunning first base as long as he/she returns to the base immediately. If an attempt is made to go to second base, the runner can be tagged out. This is a judgment made by the umpire. LL Playing Rules: 7.08(c)(j) |
| Home plate is in fair territory. There is nothing special about it. If a batted ball hits it, it is treated like any other batted ball. LL Playing Rules: 2.00 Definition of Terms: Fair Territory |
| A pitch is a ball delivered to the batter by the pitcher. It doesn’t matter how it gets to the batter, if it is a legally pitched ball. If the batter is hit by a pitch (even if it bounces before it reaches him/her), while attempting to avoid it, he/she is awarded first base (of course, as long as they haven’t swung at it). LL Playing Rules: 2.00 Definition of Terms: Pitch, 6.08(b) |
| The runner MUST avoid a fielder attempting to field a BATTED ball. A runner is out for running out of the baseline, only when attempting to avoid a tag. The baseline is established on a runner when a play is being made on that runner. It is not simply a straight line between each base. LL Playing Rules: 7.08(a)(1), 7.09(L) |
| Use the link below to visit the Little League Online Video Rule Explantions on select Little League Baseball Rules |
| Video Rule Explanations |