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Ground Rules

Joe Hubing Field (Portview): A ball that rolls under the fence or gate, is a ground-rule double.

Peninsula Park (Saukville) - A ball that rolls or bounces into the greenery in left or center field will be a ground-rule triple. A ball hit that distance on the fly will be a home run. Balls that strike the tree along the third-base base line in foul territory will be declared a dead ball (meaning no catch can be made), with a strike given to the batter. Balls that strike the tree in fair territory will be declared a ground-rule single, with any runners being awarded the base to which they are running.

Centennial 2 (Grafton): A ball that rolls over the pathway across left and center fields will be ruled a triple. A ball hit onto or over the path is a home run.

Rules of Play

Age - Minimum age is 15 years. Birthday must fall before May 1.

Additional hitter - Each team is permitted to use up to two alternate hitters (AH) in their lineup. This player does not play as a defensive fielder. The AH can be freely rotated with defensive players. Teams starting a game with 11 or 12 batters must finish the game with that number unless a player is injured and no replacement is available. The lineup may then be reduced to 10 without an automatic out being declared (see Players rule).

Ball - The league uses a .44 core yellow ball. Balls will be provided by the umpire.

Balls and strikes - Three balls and two strikes. A pitched ball that hits any part of the plate or mat is a strike assuming it meets the minimum and maximum arc requirements. Intentional walks are allowed, with no pitches required.

Banned bats - Approved bats are based on list maintained on ASA website. Both managers will agree on bats before the game. If a bat is found questionable, the opposing manager has the right to refuse the bat. All bats will be placed together at a specified area for inspection prior to the game. After inspection by both managers, no bats may be added for the entire game.

Base-running - Players running home cannot intentionally collide with the catcher and will be called out if they do so. Catchers cannot deliberately block the plate unless doing so incidentally while catching a throw or applying a tag. Players running from first to second base in a potential double-play scenario must slide or angle to the right. An umpire can rule one or both runners out if the runner approaching second is deemed to have interfered with the throw intentionally.

Conduct - Christian conduct at all times. The home team leads in prayer before the game. No alcohol, smoking, or swearing will be allowed! Any player doing so will be asked to leave.

Disputes - No arguing over opinion calls by the umpires, including balls and strikes. If an incorrect rule is enforced by the umpire only the managers of each team may discuss the ruling with the umpire.

Fake tags - Infielders are not allowed to use "fake tags," miming a tag when a runner is approaching but no throw is coming. This endangers runners by forcing unnecessary slides and gives the defense an unfair and illegal advantage. Any time a fake tag is made, the runner approaching that base will be awarded the next base.

Game length - Each game will be 7 innings. Four innings is a complete game. If a game is interrupted by rain beyond that point, the score reverts to the last completed inning. If more than two games are scheduled consecutively, no new innings will begin if less than 5 minutes remain until the next scheduled game. If the game is called for time, the final score will be the score after the last completed full inning.

Home runs - Only three out-of-play home runs are allowed on all fields. Any "out of play" home run after three will be a double, with base runners advancing 2 bases.

Lead-offs - Runners may not leave the base until the ball is hit, or the runner will be called out by the umpire. Stepping off base on a swing and a miss will result in the runner being called out.

Mercy rule - The game will be declared over if a team is winning by 15 or more runs after 5 complete innings. This also applies to a deficit of 15 after 6 complete innings.

Pitching - The ball must be thrown underhand at a moderate speed. The pitching mound distance will be 50 feet. The ball must be a minimum of 3 feet above the pitcher's release point, and no higher than 12 feet above the ground. A pitch not within these limits will be considered a ball. The umpire shall immediately signal when a ball is not a legal pitch by calling out "flat" or "high" while the pitch is in the air. The batter then has the option to swing at the pitch.

Players - Each team has 15 minutes to obtain the minimum number of players or they will forfeit the game, though for games with a time limit, this is reduced to 5 minutes. Each team must have a minimum of 8 players or the game is a forfeit. A team playing with only 8 players will be penalized by an automatic out, each time for the 9th batting position. When additional players arrive, they may be added to the lineup at the end of a full inning, at the bottom of the batting order. Opposing teams are not required to offer a catcher to the 8-player team. If a player or players leave and a team has less than 10 players after starting with 10 or more, an out will be given in each vacated batting spot short of 10. All available to play must play, unless they personally decline.

Pinch runners - Player(s) with a physical disability or injury that will need a designated runner should be identified by coaches prior to game time. The player in the lineup who made the last out in the previous inning shall become the designated runner. This rule will also be used if a player is injured during the game and cannot run for themselves.

Rain - Every player can call the "Stand only voice mail" number which will have a message by 5:30 PM on the details of that night's game, or check the website at ozaukeechristiansoftball.com. If there is rain during the game, the managers and umpire will decide if the game should continue.

Re-entry - It is acceptable for a starter who has been removed from the game to re-enter once later in the game. Substitutes cannot re-enter after leaving the game.

Roster - All but two members on a team are to be regular attendees of your church. You should not have a player on your team who is a member of another team already in our league.

Shoes - No metal spikes are allowed.

Strike mat - The strike mat will extend 34 inches from both edges of the plate. Each team will be equipped with a strike mat that they are responsible to bring to home games.

Tiebreaker - The first tiebreaker will be head-to-head games. The second will be record versus the top four teams in the regular season standings. The third will be a coin flip.

Trophies - A first place team plaque will be awarded the team with the best overall record in each division during the regular season. A playoff champion plaque will be awarded to the winner of the playoff series.

Umpires – There will be one paid umpire per game, responsible for all calls on the field. Teams on bye may be asked to provide an umpire if a paid umpire is not available in a given week.