Oswegoland Pony Baseball Rules-2008 Season

Oswegoland Pony Baseball adheres to the PONY Baseball Rules and Regulations with certain exceptions and variations. The summary below is available for a quick reference or you can download the rules by clicking on the link.

 
Pinto
Mustang-9
Mustang-10
Bronco
Pony
Ages
7 & 8
9
10
11 & 12
13 & 14
Base Distances
50'
60'
70'
80'
Pitching Distance
38'
44'
48'
54'
Length of Game (normal)
6 innings
7 innings
Length of Game (maximum)
7 Innings
9 Innings
None-Unless there is a time limit restriction
Strike Zone
Player Pitching - see Mustang coach pitching-6 pitches
Chin to the Bottom of the Knees
Armpit to the Top of the Knee
Pitchers of Younger Age
N/A
at least one must pitch
Pitchers of Younger Age
N/A
must pitch at least 3 outs
Pitching - Max. Innings Per Day
2 innings
3 innings
4 innings
7 innings
Pitching - Max. Innings per week
4 innings
8 innings
10 innings
40 Hour Rest After Pitching
2 innings
3 innings
4 innings
Lead-Offs
None
After pitch crosses plate
After pitch leaves Pitcher's hand
Yes
Base Stealing
None
1 Base Per Play, NOT Home Plate
NOT Home Plate
Yes
Defensive Coaches
Allowed in the Outfield
2nd time-out=pitching change
Offensive Coach Time Outs
Unlimited Time Outs
1 Per Inning
Type of Baseball Used
Safety Ball
Hard Ball
Who pitches
Players - 3 Inn
Coach - 3 inn
Players
Take 1st on dropped 3rd strike
No
Yes
Infield Fly Rule
No
Yes
Players on the Field
10 (4th outfielder)
9
Game Stopped after 5 innings if
N/A
15 run lead
10 run lead
Run Limit Per Inning
5 runs
7 runs
7 runs
10 runs
N/A
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