Let's all work together to prevent unnecessary injuries by adhering closely to the following, frequently overlooked, Little League Baseball/Softball rules:

1. Catchers must wear a catcher's helmet and mask while assisting a coach with batting practice.

2. Every catcher's mask must have a dangling throat protector, including "hockey style" helmets.

3. Batting rings (doughnuts) are never permitted at any level.

4. Only one player may touch a bat at one time. There is never an on-deck batter permitted (except Seniors) nor should a player be "holding" a bat in the dugout. (Exception: when a helmeted player goes out to retrieve a dropped bat between batters.)

5. Teams must not have meetings on the dirt in front of the dugout at any time, including practice.

6. A pitcher may not wear a long sleeve white or light-colored undershirt or wrist shield while pitching.

7. Players may not leave the dugout during a game without permission from an umpire.

8. Parents, brothers, sisters, relatives, and friends who are not members of the team are not permitted in the dugout at any time.

9. Metal cleats (except in Seniors softball/baseball), chains, nose rings, religious medals, watches, and other jewelry must not be worn during practice or games. (Exception: a properly secured medical alert tag.)