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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.

Ball - The league uses a .44 core yellow ball. Each team is responsible for bringing a game ball. The second game ball will be put in play at the bottom of 4th inning.

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.

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 - 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.

Benches - The away team will occupy the third base bench. The home team will occupy the first base bench.

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.

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, games will be limited to 50 minutes, with the score after the last completed full inning counting as the final score. A new inning may begin if there are 2 minutes or more remaining before the 50-minute limit.

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 pitch" or "high pitch." 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. 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.

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 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 later in the game. All available to play must play, unless they personally decline.

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 during the regular season. A play-off champion plaque will be awarded to the winner of the play-off series.

Umpires - Teams with a bye week will supply two umpires for each game. The home plate umpire will cover home and third base. The second umpire will call plays at first and second base. If only one extra player is available, he will cover all the bases.