11/07/07

Shoals Summer League

9 -12

 

 

1.            5 innings is a full game.

2.            NO 5 RUN RULE. 10 run rule will apply after 4 innings.

3.            3 full innings will be considered a full game when weather conditions cause a game to end early.  Less than 3 full innings will result in the game being rescheduled with the new game starting from the beginning.

4.            No inning may start after 1hour and 30 minutes has elapsed.

5.            Coaches only are allowed in the coach’s box at 1st and 3rd base while on offense.  All other players and personnel will remain in the dugout.

6.            Coaches cannot physically assist a base runner.  If this occurs the base runner will be called out and the play will be dead.

7.            Any base runner that is touched by a hit ball while not on base is automatically out, if the ball has not hit a defensive player first.

8.            Any batter throwing the bat will be called out and the play dead with no runners advancing.  (1 warning per game)

9.            The play will be dead when the pitcher has control of the ball and is on the pitching rubber.

10.        Base runners must slide feet first on close plays at 2nd, 3rd & home plate or they are out.  (Umpires discretion)

11.        The infield fly rule applies.

12.        Teams must have at least 8 players on the field to start a game or it will be considered a forfeit. 10 Players are allowed on field (6 infield and 4 outfield) for Minor and 9 players for Majors.

13.        Players must play at least 3 innings.  All Players are included in the batting order.

14.        Absolutely no jewelry is allowed to be worn by players.

15.        Pitchers may not pitch more than 6 innings in a 7 day week.  Each pitcher will be allowed 2 extra innings when their team has a 3rd game scheduled. THOSE 2 EXTRA INNINGS MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE 3RD GAME!  1 pitch constitutes a full inning.

16.        A pitcher is allowed only 5 warm-up pitches per inning.

17.        Steals are allowed after the pitch crosses the plate.  A runner who leaves the base before that time will be called out. (1 warning per game)

18.        No Tobacco of any kind will be allowed in the dugout or on the playing field.

19.        The Home Plate Umpire has the absolute final call.

 

 

Sportsmanship Conduct

 

All coaches, parents, and players are to conduct themselves as respectful citizens of Shoals at all times.  We will not tolerate abusive language and unruly conduct.  We will give you one warning, after that you will be expelled from the Ball Park.  If someone (Man, Woman, or Child) starts a fight, they will be expelled from the ball park for the entire year.

 

Everyone please remember that this league is for the kids.  Let’s have fun and make everyone proud of our Shoals Summer League.

 

Thanks You,

SSL Board