How are the games structured at the different ages?
4s – Hitting is done for the most part from a hitting tee with limited coach pitch. All players bat every inning. Players advance one base on every hit. No outs are awarded. Games are 2-3 innings in length. 5s – Players are given 3 pitches to hit from a coach. If after three pitches a fair ball has not been hit, players will hit off of a hitting tee. All players bat every inning. Players advance one base on each hit. No outs are awarded. Games are 2-3 innings in length. 6s, 7s, 8s – Batters are given 5 coach pitches to hit. The third swinging strike is an out. Outs are awarded. Score is kept. 7 runs per inning max. Length of game is max 6 innings or time limit. Bases are at 60’. 9s, 10s – For the most part MLB rules with the exception of lead offs (none) and dropped third strike. Bases are at 60’. 11/12s – For the most part MLB rules. Bases are at 70’. 13/14s – MLB rules – 80’ bases 15/16s – MLB rules – 90’ bases All rec games played at Hobgood are played under the rules of Dizzy Dean
