Rule 1.10 The bat may be either a softball or baseball bat, which meets Little League specifications, and standards as noted in this rule. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick and made of wood or of material tested and proved acceptable to Little League standards. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape or composition material, and must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited. No laminated bat shall be used.
Colored bats are acceptable.
An illegal bat must be removed. Rule 1.17 All male players must wear athletic supports. Male catchers must wear the metal, fiber or plastic type cup, and a long-model chest protector. Female catchers must wear long or short model chest protectors. Skull caps are not permitted.