17 ‘Unwritten Rules’ For Youth Baseball

There are some baseball rules that have stood the test of time since the great game of baseball was invented over 125 years ago. Can you think of any? Here are 17 unwritten baseball rules to get you started. Share these maxims with your favorite youth baseball player or coach. What unwritten baseball rules can you think of that could be added to this list? Post them in the comments section below…

1. Never mention a no-hitter while it is in progress.
2. Never steal or “hit & run” when you are up big.
3. Never have a hitter look back at the catcher’s signals while in the box.
4. Never watch the ball go out of the yard when you hit it (especially little guys).
5. Never do anything that shows up the other team or pitcher.
6. Never put the tying or go ahead run on base.
7. Never “hit & run” on an 0-2 count.
8. Never play the infield in, early in the game.
9. Never make the first or third out at third base.
10. Never bunt for a base hit when you need a sacrifice.
11. Never give up a home run on an 0-2 count.
12. Never squeeze bunt to mercy rule an opponent.
13. Always take a strike when your team is behind.
14. Play for the tie at home, play for the win on the road.
15. In run down situations, run the runner back to the base he already occupied.
16. If you play for one run, that is all you will get.
17. Hit behind the runner on first base.