11th Edition Rulebook
(Now available online)
 

Clarification on the Stalling Rule:

Rule 6007: Umpire has a right to end a conference early if the umpire determines a coach is trying to stall a game. This call will not be questioned or appealed by a coach.
(This portion of the rule is to help keep play moving throughout the game, from the 1st to the last pitch of the game.)  

Any conference or time out within the last 5 minutes of a timed game will result in the game clock being suspended until play resumes. (This rules applies to any stoppage of play, be it pitching or other position change, coaching conferences, etc.)

We frequently receive feedback from frustrated coaches and parents stating that an opponent jumped out to a lead and then stalled the clock the remainder of the game.  This rule was implemented by USFA in attempt to keep the game moving from start to finish and allow the players to get as much playing time in each game as possible.  

Here are a few of the changes for 2010:

 - Registration year and players age
 - Game Stalling
 - 16U & 18U (43' Pitching & Metal cleats) ......more