USABL Rules
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USABL Rules
- A. 46/60 Programs will follow Little League rules with the exception of USABL rules
- B. 50/70 & 60/90 will follow NJ High School Rules with the exception of USABL rules
- C. 18 & Over will follow Major League rules with the exception of USABL rules
Special Fall Rules
Starting August 28, 2026, all teams will transition to their 2027 age group (rising age).
- Example: If your team played as 9U this past spring, you will now be classified as 10U (rising 10U).
- Rising 11U will have their choice of 46/60 or 50/70 (most teams do 50/70).
- Rising 12U teams will play on 50/70 fields, while Rising 13U teams will move to 60/90 fields.
Rising 8s (Fall 2026) – League Only
- Will follow 7U rules. Reason: Most teams aren't fully ready for player pitch yet.
- Note: Stronger teams that want full player pitch should play up in Rising 9s and adjust their rating accordingly.
Rising 9s (Fall 2026) – League Only
- American Level Divisions will follow 9U rules.
- All other Rising 9s divisions will follow 8U rules.
Sportsmanship Rules
Ejections: Coaches, players, and spectators arguing with or heckling umpires will result in immediate ejection and up to a 4-game suspension for a first offense, 1 year for 2nd offense, and a lifetime for 3rd offense. Any ejection from a 7u or 8u game will likely result in an immediate lifetime ban.
Gameplay will not resume until the offending person(s) leave the field. If they refuse to leave, the game will end in a forfeit. Coaches and players over 16 must leave sight and sound of the field. Players under 16 can remain silently on the bench.
Heckling pitchers or batters is not permitted — no chanting, fence shaking, or loud outbursts when the pitcher is in their windup. Umpires may warn, then eject, those involved along with the head coach.
- No arguing balls/strikes under any circumstance.
- Coaches are responsible for their teams' parents and may be ejected for a parent's actions.
- No one should be allowed to watch from behind the backstop behind the catcher.
- Ejections for extreme behavior may result in a lifetime ban from USABL.
- Code of Conduct
Age & Game Rules
Under no circumstances can older players play down at a younger age group. In order to play 9U all players must be 9 years old or younger as of the cutoff date (April 30th).
- All 46/60 and 50/70 games will be 6 innings long.
- All 60/90 games will be 7 innings long.
- 18 & Over games will be 9 innings unless playing a DH (two 7-inning games).