Infield Positioning Rules in Youth Baseball: A Coach's Question Answered

Question
I commission a U14 league and a coach argued that the infielders cannot play in front of the baseline.  Is this true?

Answer
Hi Tracy,

That is not correct.  The only requirement is that all defensive players (except the catcher) be in fair territory at the delivery of the pitch.  They can position themselves anywhere they want.

Of course a defensive player cannot stand in a batter's line of vision or deliberately try to distract them.

Mark