Most local leagues (at least in Ontario) have a mercy rule although not a specific inning cap. Generally, we have a mercy rule of 10-15 runs ahead of the other team after 4 innings. However, if the other team has started to rally in the 4th inning then the umpire has discretion on whether or not to continue the game after this point.
run rule
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One rule in Canada for rec league... 5 runs cap per inning except the last one which is open inning (no cap). That limits the number of runs possible.
I felt it was a very good rule when i coached years ago at that level. That would allow you to dominate an opponent but still limit the endless innings.
Marc
I felt it was a very good rule when i coached years ago at that level. That would allow you to dominate an opponent but still limit the endless innings.
Marc
"Ketchup" Rule
Our local Rec league uses the 5 runs per inning rule for all divisions up to 12u, as others have mentioned here, but includes a catch-up provision where if a trailing team is behind by more than 5 runs, they can continue to score until they "catch up" and tie the game.
Our local Rec league uses the 5 runs per inning rule for all divisions up to 12u, as others have mentioned here, but includes a catch-up provision where if a trailing team is behind by more than 5 runs, they can continue to score until they "catch up" and tie the game.
Runs per inning/game
Our league has a seven batter rule.......Each team will go 3 outs or seven batters, whichever comes first.
.......if 12 kids show up all 12 hit (if they are on the field or not). (Each kid sits out one inning if there are 12)
We play 4 innings (or 4 1/2) regardless of score and the game is conceded if one team has 10 more runs than the other.
Both teams may opt to play the entire game....or not.
Our league has a seven batter rule.......Each team will go 3 outs or seven batters, whichever comes first.
.......if 12 kids show up all 12 hit (if they are on the field or not). (Each kid sits out one inning if there are 12)
We play 4 innings (or 4 1/2) regardless of score and the game is conceded if one team has 10 more runs than the other.
Both teams may opt to play the entire game....or not.
