MARLBORO YOUTH Softball

14 and Under Division

Rules and Regulations

1) Games

a ) shall be 7 innings long, weather and daylight permitting, losing team must

bat at least 5 times for an official game. 10 RUN Mercy rule is in effect after 5 completed Innings.(Coaches may elect to continue without further score keeping.)

b ) Tie games and time or weather shortened games shall be rescheduled and finished ASAP.

c ) shall be started on time .Minimum 8 players to start game. No forfeits. Reschedule!!

d ) Home team will use the 1st base dugout or bench.

c) Will be played with a 12-inch ball pitched from 40 feet.

2) Innings

a ) shall consist of 3 outs or a maximum of 8 batters . Last batter shall

not be announced by either team until play resulting from her at bat is

completed. 9th batter must be on deck.

b ) 7th inning shall be completed only after the defensive team records 3 outs.

c ) No new innings shall be started after I hour & 45 minutes .

d) If time or darkness shortens the game, Rule 2b may be followed prior to the start of 5TH or

6th inning if agreed upon by managers

3) Players

A ) shall arrive 30 minutes early in complete uniform ;shirts tucked in and hats on frontward.

B ) No metal cleats !!! No jewelry !!!

C ) No unregistered players to play or practice with team.

D ) shall notify Manager or Coach 2 hrs in advance if unable to attend a game or practice.

D+) Shall attend a min. of 5 practices to allow coaches to evaluate players readiness to react to infield action in a game.

E) Shall remain seated in dugout when not on deck or warming up.

F) Shall wear helmets; in on-deck circle; at bat; while on base or running the base paths.

G) Shall not direct negative comments or cheers at any players, coaches, or umpires.

H) Shall not argue with the umpires (abusive language and/or actions will not be tolerated).

I) Shall not throw their bat (after 1st warning, umpire will call batter out).

J) Shall only use aluminum bats made officially for softball.

k ) MUST slide or give themselves up on tag plays. Flagrant collisions will result in an out and ejection. Catcher must leave access to home plate.

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L) may bunt only after proper instruction from coaching staff.

M) may lead after the ball IS RELEASED

N ) MAY STEAL 2N1) BASE, 3RD BASE OR HOME PLATE.,

O ) MAY ATTEMPT TO ADVANCE TO FIRST BASE IF THE CATCHER DROPS THE THIRD STRIKE.

P) may advance only one base on over throws out of bounds, or stuck in or under fences or backstop.

Q ) may advance at own risk when INFIELD FLY rule is called by umpire,

R) Shall not be intentionally walked.

4) Fielders

a ) All players meet on team bench at the conclusion of game until dismissed by coach.

b) shall play in proper 6 infield and 3 outfield positions (outfielders must begin each play in

the grass approximately 10 feet from the infield cutout) for a max of 9 fielders.

c) shall be instructed to be in the READY POSITION before every pitch.

d) A mouth guard is recommended for pitchers, catchers and those players wearing braces.

5) Pitchers

a ) may pitch a maximum of 4 innings per game and up to 10 innings in a week. Monday - Sunday.

b ) shall stay in contact with the pitchers plate until the release of each pitch.

(1 forward step Allowed)

c ) shall have control of the softball inside the pitchers circle to stop play. Any base runner advancing to the next base may continue or retreat at her own risk.

d) Must use a legal pitching motion from 40 feet.

e) 3 batters hit by pitcher in one inning or 4 hit by pitcher in a game, the pitcher is to be removed.

d ) Once a pitcher has been removed from pitching, she may not return in that game as a pitcher.

6) Line-up

e ) all players present will be included in the batting rotation.

f) all players will field a defensive position during a portion of the game under the coach's discretion.(free substitution)

g ) shall be recorded in score book and triplicate sheets to be ready for

umpires and opposing team 5 min. prior to start time.

h ) score books must be kept in detail by both teams .Include) date, location, teams, umpires,

i ) HOME TEAM keeps the official book .

7) Umpires

a ) shall be supplied by the league.

b ) shall enforce all BABE RUTH RULES AND REGULATIONS

including league additions and exceptions

c ) shall suspend play until unruly or abusive coaches, players or

spectators are removed from the field.

d ) DECISION ON JUDGMENT CALLS IS FINAL !! Conference

with coaches will settle rule questions.

e ) Protests must be written and filed with the league director within 48hrs.

f) shall ask coaches to clear the field 5 rnin. prior to start time and hand in line-ups.

g ) shall sign both scorebooks at end of games.

8) Coaches

a ) shall be responsible for providing a safe enjoyable atmosphere for the instruction and improvement of each of their players.

b ) shall arrive early to set-up field : bases ; lines ; rake as needed and to run players through proper warm-up drills to prepare for game to start on time.

(home team is responsible for set-up and return of bases.)

c ) shall require players to refrain from any unsportsmanlike behavior, wear and use proper Protective equipment, clean dugout and bench areas so as to leave the field in a

suitable condition .

d ) shall report any problems or injuries, to the league director immediately

following the game or practice.

e) SHALL CARRY PLAYER MEDICAL FORMS AND EMERGENCY

PHONE NUMBERS AT ALL TIMES!

Reviewed 3/06

Revised 4/07