GOSPEL PROJECTS GIRLS DIZZY DEAN SOPHOMORE LEAGUE

RULES AND REGULATIONS

 1.       Ten defensive players.  No “DH” (Designated Hitter) will be used in our Fast-Pitch Program.  Line-up with all players listed is turned in at the beginning of the game.  Line-up does not change. Only defensive changes are made during the game.  All players bat.  See Rule 8.

2.       Catcher must have full equipment.  No jewelry permitted.

3.       Bases 60' apart.  Bats 2 1/4 x 34" with softball designation.  12" softball used.

4.       3 foot running lane to 1^st (important).  Player must run in this lane.

5.       Regulation game 6 innings.  10 run rule after five if home team is ahead.

6.       Stealing is permitted once the ball leaves the hand of the pitcher.

7.       Batters that are hit by a “wild” or “stray” pitch and, who in the umpire’s judgment, made an attempt to avoid the pitch, may advance to first base.

8.       A team on offense shall have three (3) outs, ten (10) batters, or 6 runs whichever comes first. Exception: All runs scoring after the 6^th run on the same play will count.  The most possible runs in one inning is nine (9). If the tenth batter in an inning does not reach first base safely and makes the third out, no runs scoring on that play shall count.  The tenth batter must be pitched to, no intentional walks.  If the tenth batter in an inning does reach first base safely and makes the third out after passing first base, runs scoring before the put out shall count.

9.       Strike zone runs shoulders to knees.

10.    On deck batter must stand behind batter.

11.    3 charged conferences per game (on defense).

12.    Pitcher must have pivot foot in contact with rubber and non pivot foot within confines of the rubber.  Toe or foot may drag off the rubber in the motion of the release.

13.    Batter can advance to 1^st on dropped 3^rd strike with the following exception: if 1^st is occupied and there is less than 2 outs.

14.    Infield fly rule is in effect.

15.    If a batter makes a 3^rd strike bunt attempt and the ball is missed or goes foul the batter is out.

16.    Manager or coaches are not allowed to smoke, dip, chew tobacco or use profanity during a game.  Penalty: One Warning; next offense expulsion from game and park!

17.    On weekday evening games, no new inning will begin after 6:15 p.m. in the first game and 8:00 p.m. in the second game.  If the second game starts late due to the previous game, the umpire may add time to the 8:00 p.m. hour.  On Saturday morning games, no new inning will begin after 10:15 a.m. in the first game and a 1½ hour time limit on the second game.

18.    A protest which involves an umpire’s judgment shall not be accepted.  Only the team manager or the acting manager shall be entitled to file a written protest.  The only legal protest shall be one which involves a violation of playing rules or the use of an ineligible player. This protest, in writing, must be filed with the commissioner or league president within twenty-four (24) hours of the game’s completion. Exception: Tournament play, protest will be handled before the next pitch.