Rules:

Uniform

• All players must wear matching jerseys

• Shorts or Pants may be worn

• NO CLEATS

• Hats optional

 

General Rules

Misc.

• Games are 6 innings or 45 minutes

• All teams must have 9 players

 

Pitching   

• No pitch counts or inning limits

• A pitcher may not re-enter a game after he/she has been removed

• Pitch speeds may not exceed 30-35 mph (at umpire's discretion).  If the umpire declares a pitch in a given at bat to be too fast, it is a no pitch.  If the trend continues, the umpire has the authority to call a ball. The goal is to strike a batter out with movement and location rather that speed.

 

Gameplay (All baseball rules apply with the following exceptions):

• No bunting

• A player may be called out advancing the bases if he/she is hit by a thrown ball (below the head).  The ball must hit the player in the air and cannot bounce and hit the player. If a player ducks and is hit in the head, it is an out at the umpire's discretion.

• Foul 3rd strike is an out.

 

Roster

• Everyone can bat (up to 15 players), only 9 in the field.

• The team you begin the tournament with is the only team you can play for.  No team switching. If a team is short a player, they may pick up anyone not on a current team.