Pitching
See pages 86-89 (Fast Pitch) in the ASA rule book
Youth league will pitch from 35ft.
Equipment On Playing Field
See
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Miscellaneous item includes jewelry
on any exposed part of the body. Including earrings and long nails.
Every Manager/Coach is reponsible to check these items on their players before the start of the
game.
All players must be in full uniform or they
will not be allowed to play.
Protest
See pages 123-124
All protest must be written within 48 hours along with a $25 protest fee. Within 48 hours the protest will be
answered
Offical Game
all
games are 7 innings or 2 hours long. Which ever comes first
15 run mercy rule applies after the losing team has batted in the 5th inning
Pick Ups
A team
can pick up a maximum of 2 players to field a team of 8 or 9
Pick up must be the same age as the player missing or younger.
Pick up must play right field and bat last.
Second
pick up. if applies plays center field and bats next to last.
When playing with 8 players right field is empty and 9th batter is and automatic out.
Junior division will play with 4 outfielders.
Junior Division Only:
1. Infield fly rule
is in effect.
2. Catcher need not throw
on dropped third strike – batter is out on third strike either way.
3. Stealing all bases is permitted except home.
4. Only one base on a steal per pitch is allowed.
5. No advancing on an overthrow when stealing.
6. The pitcher shall pitch from 35 feet.
7. Bunting is permitted.
8.
Four (4) outfielders are permitted.
9.
Stealing on a walk is permitted.
10.
Flex player is permitted.
11. Double 1st base
bag is mandatory.
12. All helmets must have
a face mask and chin straps.
13. Fielders are permitted
to wear game face masks.
14. 11″ yellow
ball is mandatory. 375lb .47cor
16.
Can steal when ball passes home plate.
17.
Junior games shall go seven innings or 2 hours which ever comes first. No new inning shall begin 15 minutes before the
time limit
A team can only go through their
batting order once per inning except for the 7th inning
Time limit
A new inning will not begin 15 minutes before the 2 hour time limit.
No Cheap Runs
Example:
If a ball is pitched and there is a runner on 1st and 3rd the pitched or played ball is caught in the fence or any other obstacle.
the runner will advance 1 base from first. Third base runner will be at umpires discretion.
Official Game
If the game is called for darkness or inclement weather after 5th inning it is an official game.
If a game is called before an official game has occurred (rain,lighting)
the game will be rescheduled and will continue where play was stopped. Both managers are required to bring the book
back to the umpire at the rescheduled game. If the book is not there it is a forfeit. If an inning cannot be completed
after the 5th inning the game reverts to the previous inning and the score stands.
Managers and Coaches
The only person that can question a call is a manager not a coach. If there is no manager on the field you must
assign a coach to be the acting manager for the game and let the opposing team know you are the acting manager before the
game begins.
Starting August 1st games begin
at 5:30pm due to darkness
Forfeits
Please try to avoid a forfeit at all costs. The goal is for the girls
to get to play all their games. If there is going to be a large amount of players missing from a game and picking up
1-2 players is not helpful call at least 48 hours in advance to make further arrangements.
Game Time
Player should be at the field at least 1/2 hour before game time. There will be a 15 minute delay for game time
in order for a team to have at least 9 players at the field and ready to play. If after 15 minutes past game time
and one team does not have enough players to play the game. The game will result in a forfeit.
Spectators
All managers are responsible in controlling your parents and making sure they act in a respectable manner. If
a parent get out of control it can result in suspension of that parents child and the team manager. Please make sure
your parents are informed. Out of control parents will not be tolerated and can be asked to leave the field by the umpire.
The game will not resume until that parent has left the field. If that parent refuses to leave the opposing team will
win the game.
