GHSA Points Of Emphasis for 2006

• Double First Base

• Huddles in live ball territory

• Batting Helmets

• Ball being hit twice

• Pre-Game Coach Meeting

• Game Events

Pre-Game Meeting

The HEAD coach must attend the plate meeting (Rule 3-Sec 5-Art 1)

Verify lineups before accepting them from the coach

Have the Home Team Head Coach go over ground rules

Ask both coaches if all their players “legally and properly equipped”

Introduce yourself and your partner

Double First BaseASA Rule 8-Sec 2-Art M : definition for a double first base will be used.

Double First BaseASA Rule 8-Sec 2-Art M : definition for a double first base will be used.

NOT the NFHS definition in the rule book

Fielder uses this side for a play

Batter-Runner uses this side for a play

Runner can use either side• when returning

• tag up

• start of play

Ball Hits Bat Twice

If the ball hits a bat that is not moving, no call.

The status of the ball depends on where it is touched or settles.

Bat Hits Ball Twice

If the bat is moving when it hits the ball, the batter is out

Dead ball, the batter is out and all runners return.

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Team Huddles

Huddles in LIVE ball areas are NOT allowed. (POE 2)

Infield “high 5” the pitcher is not a huddle

Batting Helmets

Must have the NOCSAE seal (Rule1-Sec 6-Art 1)

Must have the NOCSAE seal (Rule1-Sec 6-Art 6)

Chin Straps are NOT required

Batting helmets must have a face mask (Rule1-Sec 6-Art 6)

Batting helmets must be worn in live ball area’s (Rule1-Sec 6-Art 2)

Game Events

Notify Association Representative:

• Ejections - this MUST be done by 8 AM the next day

• If a varsity game is not completed

• If the field is incorrectly marked off