Rules & Regulations

Section I: Game Play

• 6 innings, 3 outs

• Umpires determine base-hits

• If a team has four players, they may bat all four in the line-up but only play three in the field

• There must be two umpires and one scorekeeper for each game

• UMPIRES have final word on all close calls

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Section II: Pitching

• Pitchers must maintain a moderate speed while pitching (acceptable by the umpires, fast pitches result in an automatic ball)

• Each player is allowed to pitch a maximum of 7.0 innings in a two-game set

• Once a pitcher exits a game, they cannot return to pitch for the remainder of the game

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Section III: Hitting

• Single: any ball that passes the single line, untouched dead ball past bunt line, any error by fielder

• Double: ball touches outfield fence on a bounce or roll

• Triple: ball touches outfield fence on a fly or line

• Home run: ball goes over fence

• Bunts must past the bunt line in order to be playable

• A foul ball that hits the strike zone while the batter has two strikes is an out

• If a batter makes contact with the strike zone twice in one at-bat, it will result in an automatic out for the player

• Any intentional contact made from the batter in the attempt to catch a ball thrown at the strike zone will result in an automatic strike for the pitch, or an out if it is a double play/tag up throw

• Any fly ball that is hit, not caught in the air, and lands in fair territory will result in a base hit (fly balls will be based off of the umpire's judgment - usually 15 feet or higher)

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Section IV: Base-running

• There is no base-running from players; only ghost runners are used

• Runners advance same amount of bases as base-hit (ex: 2 bases on double)

• Runners do not advance on outs, except for a successful sacrifice fly attempt

• Tag-ups are only allowed with a runner on third base

• Batter must call "TAG" on the flight of the ball loud enough for the umpire and position players to hear; no cut-offs are allowed on tag-up throws

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Section V: Fielding

• Double play/Tag-up throws must make contact with backstop or strike zone (or go through strike zone); must be a quick and smooth turn in order to count as a successful double play

• A player may only catch a ball with their hands, any intentional attempt to catch the ball using a shirt or hat will result in an automatic base hit (up to umpire's judgment)

• A home run ball that makes contact with a tree or any other object cannot be caught for an out

• Position players must start in fair territory prior to contact from hitter

• Players cannot jump over fence in order to rob a home run

• Defensive shifts are permitted

• If a live ball makes contact with a base or another ball in play, it is to be played off of those objects

• If a live ball makes contact with a bucket, it is a single