Brandon Valley Baseball Association

USSSA bats allowed at all BVBA Tournaments

Bats and Equipment - 

•  USA and USSSA stamped bats are allowed.  
• Rubber cleats only. 

Pitching Rules - 

• All at bats will start with the ball being pitched
• Once four balls are called the COACH will be used to finish the at bat.  The pitcher will remain in the circle around the mound until the ball is hit.  Balls and strikes will be called by the umpire while the coach is pitching.  
• Strikeouts will be allowed but no walks.  If a batter is hit by pitch by the opposing team’s pitcher first base will be awarded.  If a batter is hit by their coach first base will not be awarded.  The play will begin with either a batted ball or strikeout.  
• A pitcher may pitch six innings in the tournament.  One pitch is considered an inning.  
• A pitcher may only appear once per game.
   

Game Rules - 

• All teams will roster bat.  This means if you have 12 players on your roster all 12 must be in the batting order at all times.  
• Once the ball is returned to the infield and controlled by a fielder the play is over.  If the base runner has gained the next base and it’s a normal cut off play the runner may advance to the next base.
   
• NFHS rules apply.  Only nine defensive players are allowed in the field.
• If a batted ball hits the Coach the play will be live.  Just like a batted ball off of the pitcher.  
• Five run rule maximum per inning until the sixth inning.  No five run maximum in the 6th inning.  The 6th inning is open to score as many runs as possible. 
• No stealing allowed including home plate.  We advise having a coach on the field to back-up the catcher up to speed up play.  
• No leading off until the ball crosses home plate.  If a player leaves early, they will be warned.  After one warning has been issued the player will be called out on the 2nd violation.    
• On a dropped third strike the batter is out.  
• Slide rule is in effect.  If there is a play on a baserunner at any base and the runner doesn't slide the runner can be called out.  Umpire discretion will be used.  
• NO BUNTING ALLOWED
• Time limit - No new inning will start after 1:40 minutes.  The Championship game will be played in full.  Run rule limits will be in place.  Please check the 12u rules for run rule limits and tiebreaker procedures.  
• To be eligible to play all players must be eight years old or younger on January 1st of the current year.  Example:  If Player A is nine years old on December 31, 2024, they are considered a nine-year-old for the 2025 season.  All players must be 8 years old on Jan 1, 2025.  Please carry birth certificates of each player.  These certificates will be used if a player's age is brought to our attention.  
• No rosters need to be provided.    
• Base length - 60'. Pitch rubber length - 46'.