Welcome to 2008 Sanger Summer League

3. A regulation game will be 60 minutes. No new inning shall start once time has expired. The home team will be allowed to bat and finish the inning. Score will be kept, but the focus should be on skill development.

4. Ten (10) players should assume defensive positions on the field. Each team is allowed one (1) pitcher and (1) one catcher, and (4) four infielders. The child pitcher must be positioned on either the right or left side of the pitching rubber and be no more than 3 from the rubber. Infielders must remain at least 45' from home plate when the ball is pitched.

**Infielders must make an attempt to make the play at a base, rather than outfielders making the initial play. For example, the 1^st baseman should not field the ball, then turn around and throw the ball to the Right Fielder who has run to 1^st base to make the play.**

5. Teams playing with only nine (9) players shall not incur an automatic out when the 10^th batting position arises. The 1^st batter will then bat without penalty to the team.

6. Each batter may receive up to six (6) pitches in which to hit a fair ball. The batter may swing at all pitches without penalty. The sixth pitch, unless hit in fair territory, will be an out. Continuous last strike foul balls are not allowed.

7. Bases will be 60' apart and the official pitching rubber will be 35' from home.

8 . Coaches must pitch from the 35' rubber. The floating rubber is not allowed. Coaches are encouraged to pitch as flat a pitch as possible. The child pitcher must also remain 35' from the home plate.

9. Overthrows, whether into fair or foul territory, will be considered live, unless the ball enters a dugout or any other area deemed out of play, in which case, each base runner will automatically receive (1) one base (not home plate, runner must stop at 3^rd base) from the time of the throw and the ball will be considered dead. Overthrows remaining in play will be considered live and runners may continue to advance at their own risk of being put out (1 base per overthrow, must stop at 3^rd).

10. The umpire will declare the play over when the pitcher has possession of the ball with in the pitchers circle. Base runners will advance to the next base if over half way to that base, or return to the previous base touched if half way or less.

11 . The umpire will not call a play dead just because a defensive player returns the ball to the coach pitcher. The intent of this rule is to have coaches instruct players how to properly stop runners from advancing to the next base. To facilitate this, coach pitchers should move to foul territory near the first or third base line (away from the play) after the ball is batted into fair territory. If a defensive player gives the ball to the coach pitcher during a live play, the play will be called dead and each base runner will be awarded an additional base. Coach pitchers should make every attempt to remove themselves from the area of play, thereby, discouraging the defensive players from throwing the ball to them.

12. Judgment calls made by the umpire are not up for appeal. Please do not argue with the umpires. This only delays the game and presents a bad image to the players and parents. The umpires have been instructed to warn any argumentative coach, player or parent (1) one time. After that the umpire has the authority to remove said person(s) from the park. Umpires will notify a board member of the hosting city of the ejection.

13. Catchers are required to wear protective headgear, mask, a chest protector and shin guards.

14. Coaches cannot touch base runners during live play. Pushing or physically assisting a runner is prohibited. Penalty; one (1) warning, second time is an out.

15. A team must have at least eight (8) players to start a game.

16. Players at 1^st base and pitcher can only play 1 inning in each position per game.

17. A maximum of (2) two defensive coaches may be on the field, positioned in the outfield. A defensive coach should stand at the fence behind the catcher to help keep the game moving.

18 . When batting, your team is allowed two (2) base coaches and (1) pitcher. The coaches must remain inside the circle or coaching boxes when talking to the batters.

**Coaches cannot go to plate and give instructions to the batter. This causes delays in the game. **

** Please place a defensive coach at the fence behind the catcher to help keep the game moving. **

19. A players intentional contact with an opposing player will result in the immediate ejection of the offending player. Serious infractions may result in suspension from the league. Umpires will notify a board member of the hosting city in the event of any ejection.

20. No jewelry (rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.) will be allowed during play. Ear studs may be worn if covered with tape or a band-aid.

Guest Players:

Guest players are allowed, under the guidelines below, for purposes of avoiding forfeits and allowing kids to play ball.

The spirit of the guest player rule is intended to allow shorthanded teams the temporary use of other league players rather than forfeit the game. This rule is not, intended to be used as a tool to exclude regular members in favor of a more highly skilled player.

Guidelines:

A coach is authorized to add up to two guest players per game, provided that:

1. The guest players are currently registered in your own association or associations that are partnering for the season. If they are from other associations they must have individual insurance vs. team insurance

2. The guest player has the permission of her parent(s)

3. The guest player must wear her own team's uniform

4. The coach must announce and identify the guest player(s) to the umpires and opposing coach prior to the start of the game

5. Guest players can play up one age division

6. Guest players must play outfield positions only

7. Guest players must bat last in the batting order

8. The guest player cannot be on the field if there is a regular roster player present and available to play

10U Fast Pitch Rules

In addition to the current year ASA Girls Fast Pitch Softball Rules and Regulations, 10 & Under Division teams will abide by the following:

1. Teams will bat their entire roster and be allowed free defensive substitutions.

2. An offensive team will be allowed to score a maximum of six (6) runs per inning.

3. Games shall be limited to 75 minutes. No new inning shall start after time has expired. The home team will be allowed to bat and finish the inning, if they are tied with or losing within 6 runs of the visitor. Games that end in a tie will not go into extra innings.

4. Nine (9) defensive players are allowed on the field at one time. Each team is allowed (1) one pitcher, (1) one catcher and (4) four infielders.

5. Teams playing with only (8) eight players shall NOT incur an automatic out when the 9^th batting position arises. A team must have at least (8) eight players to start a game.

6. The official ball shall be an 11" fast pitch softball with a .47 core.

7. Bases will be 60' apart and the official pitching rubber will be 35' from home plate.

8. A child pitcher may pitch a maximum of (4) four balls (non-strikes) during a single at bat. After the fourth called ball, an offensive coach will pitch a maximum of (3) three flat pitches (Coach inherits the strike count & every coach pitch counts as a strike). After the 3^rd pitch the batter is out unless she fouls off the 3^rd pitch. In this case, the batter will get only one more pitch - no exceptions. There are NO walks. There is NO stealing while a coach is in the game pitching. The coach is to leave the field after contact with the ball is made.

**AFTER the midseason tournament, NO Coach-pitchers will be allowed. ONLY CHILD PITCHERS will be pitching during the entire game. Three (3) strikes or four (4) balls will apply.

9. The coach is considered part of the field. If he is hit with the ball, play continues unless the umpire feels it was intentional by the coach. If ruled intentional, the batter is out and base runners return to their original base.

10. Overthrows, whether into fair or foul territory, will be considered live, unless the ball enters a dugout or any other area deemed out of play, in which case, each runner will automatically receive the base they are going to plus one(1) more: except home plate, runners must stop at 3^rd base. Overthrows remaining in play will be considered live and runners may continue to advance at their own risk of being put out (1 base per overthrow and must stop at 3^rd).

11. Once the ball is returned to the pitcher in the pitcher's circle, all base runners must either advance to the next base or return to the base they just came from immediately. Any hesitation or fake moves by the runner and they will be called out by the umpire.

13. Catchers are required to wear full protective headgear, mask, and chest protector and shin guards.

14. Coaches cannot touch a base runner during live ball. Penalty; 1 is a warning, 2^nd time is an out.

15. Base runners are allowed to leave the base only after the pitcher has released the ball. Base runners are allowed to steal 2^nd and 3^rd bases. Base runners are prohibited from stealing if a coach is pitching. Base runners are prohibited from stealing home or attempting to score on a passed ball, wild pitch or overthrow.

16. There is NO dropped third strike provision; the batter is out upon the 3^rd strike.

17. A player's intentional contact with an opposing player will result in the immediate ejection of the offending player. Serious infractions may result in suspension from the league. Umpires will notify a board member of the hosting city in the event of any ejection.

18. No jewelry (rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.) will be allowed during play. Ear studs may be worn if covered with tape or a band-aid.

Guest Players:

Guest players are allowed, under the guidelines below, for purposes of avoiding forfeits and allowing kids to play ball.

Guidelines:

A coach is authorized to add up to two guest players per game, provided that:

2. The guest player has the permission of her parent(s)

3. The guest player must wear her own team's uniform

4. The coach must announce and identify the guest player(s) to the umpires and opposing coach prior to the start of the game

5. Guest players can play up one age division

6. Guest players must play outfield positions only

7. Guest players must bat last in the batting order

8. The guest player can not be on the field if there is a regular roster player present and available to play

12U and 14U Fast Pitch Rules

In addition to the current year ASA Girls Fast Pitch Softball Rules and Regulations, the divisions of 12U and 14U will abide by the following:

1. Teams will bat their entire roster and will be allowed free defensive substitutions.

2. An offensive team will be allowed to score a maximum of six (6) runs per inning.

3. Games shall be 75 minutes. No new inning shall start after time has expired. The home team will be allowed to bat and finish the inning. If they are tied with or losing within 6 runs of the visitor. Games that end in a tie will not go into extra innings.

4. Nine (9) defensive players are allowed on the field at one time. Each team is allowed (1) one pitcher, (1) one catcher and (4) four infielders.

5. Teams playing with only eight (8) players shall incur an automatic out when the 9^th batting position arises. A team must have at least (8) players to start the game.

6. The official ball shall be a 12 fast pitch softball with a .47 core.

7. Bases will be 60 apart and the official pitching rubber will be 40 from home plate.

8. Overthrows, whether in foul or fair territory, will be considered live, unless the ball enters the dugout and any other area deemed out of play, in which case, each runner will automatically receive two (2) bases (from the time of the throw). Overthrows remaining in play will be considered live, and runners may advance at their own risk of being put out.

9. Once a ball is returned to the pitcher in the pitchers circle, all base runners must either advance to the next base or return to the base they just came from immediately. Any hesitation or fake moves by the runner and they will be called out by the umpire.

10. Judgment calls made by the umpire are not up for appeal. Please do not argue with the umpires. This only delays the game and presents a bad image to the players and parents. The umpires have been instructed to warn any argumentative coach, player or parent one (1) time. After that the umpire has the authority to remove said person from the park. Umpires will notify a board member of the hosting city of the ejection.

11. Catchers are required to wear full protective headgear, mask, and chest protector and shin guards.

12. Coaches cannot touch a base runner during a live ball. Penalty: 1^st is a warning, 2^nd is an out.

13. Base runners are allowed to leave the base only after the pitcher has released the ball. Base runners are allowed to steal any base and may steal home on a wild pitch or passed ball.

14. There is a dropped third strike provision. The batter may advance to 1^st base upon a dropped third strike, provisional that either a) 1^st base is unoccupied and less than 2 outs exist or b) whenever 2 outs exist, whether 1^st base is occupied or not.

15. A players intentional contact with an opposing player will result in the immediate ejection of the offending player. Serious infractions may result in suspension from the league. Umpires will notify a board member of the hosting city in the event of any ejection.

16. No jewelry (rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.) will be allowed during play. Ear studs may be worn if covered with tape or a bandaid.

Guest Players:

Guest players are allowed, under the guidelines below, for purposes of avoiding forfeits and allowing kids to play ball.

The spirit of the guest player rule is intended to allow shorthanded teams the temporary use of other league players rather than forfeit the game. This rule is not intended to be used as a tool to exclude regular members in favor or a more highly skilled player.

A coach is authorized to add up to two (2) guest players per game, provided that:

2. The guest player has the permission of her parents.

3. The guest player must wear her own teams uniform.

4. The coach must announce and identify the guest players to the umpires and the opposing coach prior to the start of the game.

5. Guest players can play up one age division.

6. Guest players must play outfield positions ONLY.

7. Guest players must bat LAST in the batting order.

8. The guest player cannot be on the field if there is a regular roster player present and available to play.