7. BASE RUNNING
continues
g) If the ball is dropped by the catcher on a batter’s third
strike, the batter may try to steal first base only if the base was
vacant at the time the third strike ball was released by the pitcher.
h) In the event of an overthrow, the runner will be awarded the base
headed to plus one. If the ball stays in bounds, the runner will take
what he/she can get, except home base. The runner may only take home
base when the overthrow has occurred while the ball is still in play
directly after it has been hit by a batter.
i) Runners may come home on a fly ball, providing they have tagged
their base after the ball has been caught.
j) On a hit ball, if the batter/base runner fails to use the coloured
portion of the base on their first attempt at first base; if a play
is made and the base runner interferes with or makes contact with
the defensive player, the batter/base runner is out. If a batted ball
touches any part of the white portion of the base it is a fair ball.
k) All infielders must be within the base lines before the ball is
hit. (No sneaking forward)
l) Before the game a line must be drawn approximately thirty (30)
feet out from the third base as well as at home plate (neutral zone).
Once the base runner has crossed the thirty (30) foot line, they are
committed to go home. If the runner goes back to third base once he/she
has crossed the line, the runner is out. This does not apply to a
foul ball.
8. All players must receive approximately
equal playing time
during the game.
9. If the field is not lined, balls will be
determined “fair” or “foul” by using the foul
ball posts along the first and
third base lines
10. SAFETY RULES
a. When the players get on the field, the pitcher must announce “the
game is about to begin”
b. The catcher MUST wear a mask and the throat guards must be used
at all times.
c. First Aid kits MUST be on hand at all games.
d. The league strongly recommends the players who are umpiring wear
a mask however it is their individual choice.
e. It is a personal choice whether you wear a batting helmet or not.
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