Some basic rules for the events:
Softball Tournament Rules
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Basic Rules
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Teams need to consist of at least 9 players, all skills are welcome.
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If Team A has 10 and Team B has 9 players, Team B will get an automatic out at the 10th batter position.
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If a team has more than 10 players, everyone can bat, but only 10 can field.
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Players must bat in the same order per game.
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Each game will consist of 5 innings or a 45 minute time period, whichever occurs first.
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Batters will start with a 1 ball 1 strike count.
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Foul ball on a 2-strike count will be a strikeout.
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Runners must touch the safety home plate for each run. Crossing the primary home plate will result in an out.
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Protecting the pitcher: if a batter hits a ball at the pitcher before it hits the ground, batter is out and play is paused, unless the pitcher catches the ball.
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No leading off for base runners. Runners must be in contact with the base prior to the batter making contact.
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There will be a 7 run limit per inning.
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1 up rule for out of the park home-runs. If Team A hits a home-run, the next home-run will be an out unless Team B has hit one as well.
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For coed teams, a walk to a guy who is followed by a girl will result in the guy being awarded 2nd base.
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Female players will have the option of batting OR taking a walk IF there is an open base.
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If a team has multiple female players, a male player needs to bat in between them. Loading the bases by stacking female batters is not allowed.
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At least one female player needs to be on defense at all times.
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If a team has a male player 14 years or younger, they will have the coed rules applied to them as well.
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Listen to the umpires. Whatever they say goes.
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Be a good sport and have fun!
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Extra Innings
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If the game is tied after above game limit, an additional inning will be played with these modified rules:
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Batters will start with a 3 ball 2 strike count.
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Foul ball will be a strikeout.
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