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RULESETLittle League · Baseball
● GROUNDEDCan a runner leave the base before the pitch reaches the batter?
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The runner must remain in contact.
In applicable Little League divisions, runners may leave the base only after the pitched ball reaches the batter. The penalty depends on the result of the play.
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Little League Rule 7.13Official Playing Rules
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