- - - FALL BALL LEAGUE RULES - - -


8 Game Season w/ Playoffs (September and October)

Directors:  Bill Wozney © 773-401-1863   - -   Jack Morgan © 847-732-6027


WEEK 1 ONLY: Managers must meet with league officials 1/2 hour prior to their first game to present the following (unless they have previously done so):

  1. •Proof of Insurance

  2. •Team Rosters

  3. •Receive a copy of the league rules


LEAGUE RULES:

  1. •ASA rules apply with the following exceptions!

  2. •Three pool game guarantee, weather permitting (one game fulfills tournament requirement).

  3. •Each team to provide (1 new/near new ball per day).

  4. •Dugout choice based on first come first serve basis.

  5. •Home team determined by flip of a coin.

  6. •2 (1 minute) time-outs per team, per game.

  7. •No infield practice after the first inning.

  8. •No new inning to begin after 1 hour 15 minutes. Complete the inning. If the game is tied after the completion of the inning, a tie will be recorded for each team.

  9. •Bat the lineup.

  10. •Courtesy runners for pitchers and catchers allowed but not required if necessary (last batted out).

  11. •If Pitcher is removed she may re-enter the game the following inning.

  12. •Pitchers allowed 5 warm up pitches 1st inning 3 pitches warm up after that.

  13. •O.K. to play with fewer than 9 defensive players, and O.K. to borrow players from other teams.

  14. •Game time will start at 1st warm up pitch thrown by the home team.

  15. •Mercy rule is in effect with 10 run lead after 3 complete innings.

  16. •Rain outs are lost games and will not be made up.

  17. •If championship week is rained out we will attempt to make it up in following weekends.

  18. •Winning team MUST report scores to Director's table near the concession stand.

  19. •Standings Tiebreakers: Winning percentage, fewest runs allowed, most runs for, coin flip.


AND FINALLY:

    The Fall Ball League presents every coach an opportunity to evaluate their team for the season and affords the girls a chance to continue to develop their skills. Please keep it as low keyed as possible, including interaction with the umpires and the opposing coaches. Make sure your parents understand they will be asked to leave the premises if they become too vocal toward the umpires. We have had many fun and successful seasons, and we want to keep it that way! Have fun...and PLAY BALL!