Baseball Instruction/Play time and at bat

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Expert: - 3/19/2008


Question
Is there a rule about how much play time (on field and at bat) should be given to each and every player on the team in Little League? Also our Couch is putting the same kids at bat each inning and some of the kids haven't made it off the bench at all. Is there ruling about this?

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Hey Sarah,

There ARE rules about playing time in little league.. Each league is different, but the minimum he should be playing is 2 innings per game with 1 plate appearance, or 3 innings every other game.
If no, you need to talk to the Commissioner of the league to find out the rules for your league.

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Dennis Girardi

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I can answer all questions reguarding little league baseball and instruction. I can help on pitching, coaching, batting order, batting instruction, fielding and strategies.

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I have managed and coached baseball for over 30 years. I have also been a comissioner of a ten year old league, for 3 years. I took care of the whole league from scheduling the umpires, to running the draft, to purchasing the trophies.

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I attended many umpire and instructional clinics.

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Many first place finishes.

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