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The biggest change this year was made at the Majors 70’ level.  This is a new level for our league. 

1. At this new level pitchers will throw from 50’ and the bases will be 70’ apart.  We felt the skill and size of the players and the technology advancements over the years has made the 60’ field too small for our players.  By moving the pitchers back 4 feet and extending the bases 10 more feet, this should help balance the offensive and defensive game.  At 46’ the game can become a pitcher dominated game, which isn’t very fun for anyone but the pitcher; and 60’ made the field too small for any offensive creativity (trying to stealing was basically a sure out).  This change also gives the defense some time to throw guys out and turn double plays.  It should really make the games more exciting and fun for the kids. 
2. The other rule changes aside from the dimensions of the field are:  a.)  Leading off is now allowed, b.) Stealing any time (you don’t have to wait for the ball to get to the plate), c.) Since leading off is allowed pitchers need to hold runners on, which introduces balks, 4.)  In certain situations, the hitter can advance to 1^st base on a dropped third strike. 
3. Also because the field dimensions have gotten bigger the decision was made that no 4^th graders would play at this level.

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