M & W SoftballM & W Softball

BRING YOUR ID!BRING YOUR ID!

• No alcohol!

TeamsTeams

• 10 players on the field

• Teams have the choice to bat 11– If you start with 11, must end with 11

• Team can start with 9 people,

HOWEVER an out will occur

• You MAY start with 8 BUT you have to take 2 outs at the end of your line-up

Game PlayGame Play

• Batters start with a 1-1 count

• There will be walks

• Pitches must be underhand at an arch 6-10ft.

• No stealing bases, No leading off

• ALL players must wear soft molded rubber cleated shoes or tennis shoes

Game Play ContinuedGame Play Continued

• Umpire will keep score. HOWEVER it is highly advised that each team keeps their own score as well

• Team must be present within 5 minutes of start time. If not a forfeit will occur.

• No bunting or chopping of the ball is allowed.

• No courtesy foul ball

GameGame

• Games will be 6 innings long and will not exceed 45 minutes in length.

• No new innings after 35 minutes. Teams will be notified by the umpire at the start of the last inning.

• A team leading by 10 or more runs after 3 complete innings, will be declared the winner.

BatsBats

• ALL BATS MUST BE ASA CERTIFIED!

However the following bats NOT ACCEPTBALE, even with certification marks.

• http://www.asasoftball.com/about/build_batlist_one_page.asp

Umpire Signals

Infield Fly Rule

• An infield fly is a fair fly ball, NOT including a line drive or attempted bunt which can be caught by an infielder, pitcher or catcher with ordinary effort when first and second OR first, second and third base are occupied with less than 2 out.

The intention of the rule is to protect the runners.  Even if the ball is not caught the batter is out.  One caught or the ball hits the ground runners can advance at their own risk.  An infield fly is not a dead ball.

Reminders

• Show up at least 10 min before first game.

• Have a good attitude.

• Have fun.

• If you have any questions ask a supervisor.