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All Players must
wear Team hat, shirt, and long pants (no shorts). Metal cleats are not
allowed.
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A Team will
consist of ten (10) Players on the field. A Team must have eight (8)
players or a forfeit will result. There must be 4 outfielders in the
grass at the start of each play (fewer if not playing with 10
fielders). Each
team shall bat their complete roster in the rotation. (There will be
no automatic outs for teams with less than 10 players)
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THERE IS A 1 HOUR
AND 30 MINUTE TIME LIMIT DURING THE REGULAR SEASON ONLY.
Each coach will be expected to keep the game moving.
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A game shall
consist of five (5) innings THERE IS A 10 RUN RULE. This rule goes
into effect after three and one-half innings. (3.5)
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In case of
"ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS", a complete game shall be three (3)
innings (2.5 if the home team is ahead). If not complete, the game
shall be suspended. Rainouts will be rescheduled through the League
only.
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All Coach Pitch
League games are scheduled to start at 5:30 pm unless otherwise noted.
Home team will occupy the first base dugout. Also the home team for
each game will have the official scorebook.
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Coaches will be
able to phone the League at 234-3032 or check the website to find out
the status of a game in case of rain. However, be aware that many
times a game cannot be canceled until the last minute. If not certain,
it is best to have your Team show up.
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A coach must play
each player at least two (2) innings in the field. If a player is
unable to play during the game, (illness, injury, fear,) that player
shall not be forced to play and his team shall not be penalized. In
the event of this happening, it shall be reported to the umpire and
the opposing coach immediately.
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Each team
will bat until there are 3 outs or reach the maximum runs for that
inning. – A
team can only score a maximum of 6 runs in the first 4 innings and 10
in the 5th
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No batting
practice will be allowed on the field prior to your game. This is too
dangerous with another team doing the same and their backs turned. You
will be allowed ten minutes for fielding.
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No base runner
will be allowed to steal. A base runner may come off the base after
the ball has crossed home plate.
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After
a batted ball, the play will be
considered dead when the ball is secured by an infielder in fair
territory in the infield unless a play is made on the runner. The
infield is defined as the brown (dirt) part of the field
in between the foul lines of First and Third base.. . Infielders
should be encouraged to raise their glove and or the ball to indicate
they have gained control of the ball at which point the umpire will
call “Time.” If a runner is more than half way to the next base he
will be awarded that base. If a runner is less than half way he will
be sent back to the previous base. If a play is being made on the
runner (i.e. A batter has rounded first and is trying to reach second
on a ball hit to the outfield and an outfielder throws the ball to
second base) the play is still live.
Another
example of how the rule should be interpreted. In the situation of a
past ball at first base, after retrieving the ball the first baseman
has three options. He can run the ball back to fair territory, throw
the ball to another infielder (most likely the pitcher), or make a
play on the runner going to second. If he chooses one of the first two
options the umpire calls time once the ball is secured in fair
territory and determines if the runner goes to second or comes back to
first. If the first baseman chooses to make a play on the runner and
throws to second base, the play is live and the defense has the
opportunity to get the runner out, at the same time risking another
past ball.
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ONE BASE ON AN
OVER THROW RULE:
When a fielded ball is over thrown at First base, Second Base or Third
Base, when an attempt is made to put a runner out, that runner is
allowed to advance, ONLY ONE (1) base at his own risk. If the runner
attempting the advance of the next base is tagged out by the fielders,
the out stands.
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NO SLIDE RULE:
There is NO MUST SLIDE RULE. When the fielder has the ball in his
possession, the runner has two choices; Slide OR attempt to get around
the fielder. He may NOT deliberately or maliciously contact the
fielder, but he is NOT required to slide. If the fielder does not have
possession but, is in the act of fielding, and contact is made, it is
a no-call unless the contact was intentional and malicious and is
deemed so by the umpire.
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Infield fly rule
is not in effect in this League.
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All coaches shall
pitch over-hand and must start inside the circle. A batter shall get
five (5) pitches. If he has not hit the ball in play or struck out
after the fifth pitch, he is then out. If the final pitch is hit foul,
the batter is still alive. An "at bat" will not end on a foul ball.
Encourage your Players to swing early in the count. The batting
rotation shall consist of all players on your team.
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Double first base
rule - A-Runner should use orange base on initial play at first base,
unless the fielder is drawn to the orange base in which case runner
should use the white base. B- Runner is never out for touching white
base rather than the orange base C- Once the runner reaches first
base, the runner must then use the white base.
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All players and
coaches will remain in the dugout during the game unless coaching a
base or the field, batting, on base, on deck, or in the field. Please
keep all spectators out of the dugout. When playing defense, only one
coach will be allowed on the playing field with their team.
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Maximum bat
size is 28'' in length and 2 ¼” in Diameter. (Coaches please help
in watching the bats in your dugout) Wooden bats are allowed at
player’s own risk.
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No player can be
traded from one team to another.
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Late sign-ups: All
late signups must apply through the MJBL application process. The
MJBL board will decide if the player is allowed to play and which team
that player will be on.
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Coach Pitch
players moving up to Kid Pitch league: Coaches are NOT allowed to
recruit Coach Pitch players (temporarily or permanently) to their Kid
Pitch team. No Coach Pitch player may move up to the Kid Pitch league
without first going through the MJBL application process. At that
time, the MJBL board will decide if that player is allowed to play in
the Kid Pitch league and will decide which team that player will be
assigned to play on. Special allowances may be made for siblings
after going through the MJBL application process.
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GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
WILL BE EXPECTED FROM ALL PLAYERS, COACHES AND SPECTATORS AT ALL
TIMES. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WONT BE TOLERATED AND SHALL BE CAUSE
FOR EJECTION FROM THE COMPLEX. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
ALL
PARENTS AND COACHES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN TO THE LEAGUE,
A PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FORM. THE UMPIRE WILL HANDLE ALL DISPUTES.
ONLY THE UMPIRE MAY CONSULT WITH THE M.J.B.L. BOARD DURING THE GAME.
THE UMPIRE'S DECISION IS FINAL.
REMEMBER, OUR UMPIRES DO THE BEST THEY CAN. THEY MAY NOT BE PERFECT,
AND MAY MAKE OCCASIONAL BAD CALLS.
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