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Rules of Play

Refer to the Folsom American Little League Constitution and Bylaws for the rules and regulations governing the league and local gameplay.

The FALL Bylaws contain specific gameplay rules and pitch count guidelines for each division.

FALL Constitution

FALL Bylaws

Any rule not defined by the above documents will default to the Little League Rules, Regulations, and Policies.

https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/rules-regulations-policies/

T-Ball Division

The T-Ball Division is FALL’s introductory division, comprised of League Age 5 and 6 first-time players. Players utilize a batting tee and will receive their first exposure to the game, the "team" concept, and begin to learn the fundamentals of baseball. Players will be introduced to coach-pitch as well. No score is kept.  Three outs per inning rule shall not apply - every kid bats per inning.

T-Ball Division Representative:  [email protected]

Farm Division

The Farm Division is comprised of League Age 6 players who have participated in one year of T-Ball and League Age 7 players and will utilize coaches to pitch to players. Players may use a batting tee as well. No score is kept and the emphasis is on a positive introduction to the game and teaching basic fundamentals. No score is kept.  Three outs per inning rule shall not apply - every kid bats per inning.

Farm Division Representative:  Farm-R[email protected]

Minor A Division

The Minor A Division is comprised of League Age 7 players who have prior experience, and League Age 8 and 9 players who were not drafted in the Minor AA Division. This division utilizes a combination of coaches and players to pitch. It is the division that introduces players to pitching for the first time. This division also focuses on the teaching of fundamentals and basic skills. For each inning, each team may bat until three (3) outs or five (5) runs are recorded, whichever occurs first. No scores or standings are kept.

Single A Division Representative:  [email protected]

MINOR AA DIVISION

The Minor AA Division is an introduction to competitive play while maintaining rules that encourage instruction and development. This is the first division where players will experience score keeping, win-loss records, and the opportunity to experience tournament play in the End-of-Season AA Division tournament. This division will consist of League Age 8, 9 and 10 players, who were drafted to this division based on a player evaluation. This division will focus on baseball fundamentals, position play, pitching, catching and base running. For each inning, each team may bat until three (3) outs or five (5) runs are recorded, whichever occurs first.

Players League Age 8 and 9 must attend player evaluations to be eligible for the Minor AA Division.

Minor AA Division Representative:  [email protected] 


MINOR AAA DIVISION

The Minor AAA Division is designed to be both instructional and competitive. The AAA division allows for free substitution and maximum playing time. The AAA Division is designed for players League Age 9, 10, and 11 selected through a draft based on player evaluations. The division introduces more competitive play to prepare players for the fully competitive Major Division. One team in this division will represent FALL in the District 54 Tournament of Champions.  Players in this division are eligible for the post-season Little League All-Star Tournament teams or may be selected to play in the annual FALL/FNLL Sportsmanship Tournament.

League Age 9 and 10 players must attend player evaluations to be eligible for the Minor AAA Division.

If an injury occurs in Majors and your player is in this division, they can be called up to play in Majors to fill that roster spot.

Minor AAA Division Representative:  [email protected]

Major Division

This Major Division is a competitive division. Players League Age 10, 11, and 12 are selected through player evaluations and draft. The End of Season Tournament is double elimination, typically with less days in between games than experienced in the AA and AAA End of Season Tournaments.

Two teams in this division will represent FALL in the District 54 Tournament of Champions. Players in this division are eligible for the post season Little League All-Star Tournament teams. This division requires a higher commitment and typically plays several more games per season than the other divisions. If drafted to the Major Division, expect a 5 day commitment for practices and games per week.

The minimum defensive play time for this division is 2 defensive innings, defined as 6 outs. Depending on the players skill level. Your son/daughter may not play the whole game. It's based on the coaches decision.

Players League Age 10 and 11 must attend player evaluations to be eligible for the Major Division.

Major Division Representative:  [email protected]

Intermediate 50/70 Division

This division is a competitive division designed for 13-year-old players. Players will play on a modified baseball field using a 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths. Players will be introduced to leading off, pick offs, and other baseball rules. This division will play inter-league and inter-district based on availability. This division will include post-season District 54 Tournament of Champions and All-Star Tournaments.

Players in the Intermediate 50/70 Division may be move to the Junior Division when there are not enough registered players to fill both divisions.

Intermediate Division Representative:  [email protected] 

Junior Division

This division is a competitive division designed for League Age 14 and 15 players, as well as League Age 13 players when there is no Intermediate 50/70 Division.  The Junior Division is an introduction to play on the larger, full-size baseball field. All players must attend evaluations for placement on Junior Division teams. Teams will play inter-league games with teams from other District 54 leagues, and could possibly face some inter-district play. This division will include post-season District 54 Tournament of Champions and All-Star Tournaments.

Junior Division Representative:  [email protected] 

Senior Division

For League Age 14, 15 and 16 players, this division will feature a competitive level of play on the full size diamond. Combined teams may form at this level if Leagues do not have enough players to form their own team. Teams will play inter-league games with teams from other District 54 leagues, and could possibly face some inter-district play. All players are eligible candidates for the post season All-Star Tournament team. If necessary, players will be contacted for evaluations at a later date.

Senior Division play commences after the High School season ends.

Senior Division Representative:  [email protected]

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