Game Rules
2025 Playing Rules
Updates and clarifications to last year's rules are highlighted on the rules sheet.
- All Age Groups: PDF
KVBSA strongly encourages all managers to keep a copy of the playing rules in their possession during games. Also, home team managers should make a copy of the rules available to the umpires.
If you have a smartphone, you may want to copy the PDF version of the rules to your phone for reference. The free iBooks app allows you to view PDFs on an iPhone. The free Adobe Reader app allows you to view PDFs on an Android phone.
MHSAA Heat Index Guidelines
KVBSA recommends teams follow the MHSAA guidelines to determine how to manage your games during high heat and humidity conditions. Note that these guidelines do not replace any local community or organization guidelines that may be in place.
Official Organization Rules
USSSA RulesNational Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
MHSAA Heat Index Recommendations
Major League Baseball (MLB)