Can you slide head first in Pony baseball?

The runner must slide or attempt to avoid contact by running around the fielder. A runner may not slide head first into a base. Penalty: The runner will be called out.

Can pony wear metal cleats?

These bats are NOT ALLOWED. Metal cleats are NOT allowed in the Pinto and Mustang division. Metal cleats are allowed in Bronco and Pony division. Note some fields with portable mounds will prohibit metal cleats.

Can you lead off in Pony baseball?

Lead-offs are okay from all bases. A dropped third strike (with less than 2 outs) is a live ball and the batter may attempt to gain an unoccupied first base. If there are 2 outs and the 3rd strike is dropped, the batter may attempt to gain either an occupied or unoccupied first base.

How many innings are in Pony baseball?

seven innings
PONY League games shall be seven innings in duration. When a game is tied at the end of regulation length, extra innings may be played until time limit expires. If after time limit the game is still a tie it shall remain a tie.

Can you use a wood bat in Pony baseball?

Are wood bats still allowed? Yes. Solid, one piece wood bats are approved for use under USABat with or without the USA Baseball Certification Mark. Multi-piece and composite wood bats must feature the USA Baseball Certification Mark to be approved for play.

Can you use Bbcor bats in Pony League?

Must be certified with USABat licensing mark stamped on the bat. 2-¾” barrel bats are prohibited in all divisions of PONY Baseball. COLT 16U™ and PALOMINO 19U™ are only allowed to use 2-⅝″ -3 BBCOR certified bats.

How far is the pitching mound from home plate in Pony League?

The pitching machine shall be located approximately 38 feet from home plate (46 feet in MUSTANG 10U™). The pitcher shall take position, always to the rear of the pitching machine, and on the left or right side with one foot on the dirt portion of the mound.

What is the difference between Little League and Pony baseball?

The two leagues are similar until the age of 9 – 10, and then Pony becomes more like real baseball with lead-offs, steals, and pitcher pick-offs. In Little League, the players don’t lead off or steal (unless there is a passed ball) until they are 13.

Can you use USSSA bats in pony?

PONY will now allow the use of 2 1/2″ USABat certified bats as well. Read the official news release here.

How far is it from home plate to second base in Pony league?

With bases set 80 feet apart and pitchers throwing from 54 feet, PONY 14U™ LEAGUERS play one of the most fascinating games in all of youth baseball.