STEALING RULE: Free stealing is allowed for age groups 11u and older.
1. 8u and 9u Divisions:
a. 8u and 9u cannot steal home.
b. The ball must offensively be put in play for the runner to advance from third.
c. The only other way a player can advance from third is a bases loaded walk.
d. The defensive team will have no penalty in trying to pick off the runner stealing second. If third
base is occupied, the runner on third cannot advance during a steal play. This will allow catchers
to learn and attempt to throw the runner out trying to advance per base. While attempting to pick
off a runner, all over throws will not allow advancement. Players are awarded the base they were
stealing only.
e. In the event that a player has reached base, he must remain on the base. If he steps off the base,
he is at risk of the opposing team making a play. He may not advance. His only option is to return
the base that he is currently at. There is no penalty for the defensive team to make an attempt to
get him out as stealing is not allowed.
f. Common Rule for the 9u/10u Divisions: PLAYER MAY NOT LEAVE HIS / HER BASE UNTIL THE
BALL LEAVES THE PITCHERS HAND. If a player leaves early, he / she will be called out and the
pitch will be a dead ball.
g. 8U players must wait until the ball crosses the plate to steal.