General Rules
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SHU Division I softball and baseball players are not eligible.
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SHU Club softball/baseball members are restricted to two members per team.
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All team members must sign the team liability waiver prior to entering the game.
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Captains are responsible for making sure their teammates sign the waiver and are eligible
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Metal cleats are illegal in all leagues.
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GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME! Teams must be ready to play at scheduled times with a minimum of 8 players. Penalty: Forfeit.
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Home team is determined by a pre-game coin toss.
Equipment
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Bats, bases, softballs and catchers masks will be provided.
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Only official softball bats may be used – no baseball bats.
Pitching
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Teams pitch to themselves.
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Each batter receives four pitches.
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If a fair ball has not been hit within 4 pitches, the player strikes out.
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The fielding team may place a team member next to the pitcher to play defense. If the pitcher is hit by a fair ball with the attempt to get out of the way, it will be considered a bad hop and play will continue. If the pitcher obstructs play on purpose, the offensive team receives an out.
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The pitcher must hit; when it is his/her time, a new pitcher may enter the game.
Play
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Game length is 7 innings or 50 minutes, whichever comes first.
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5 innings (4 1/2 if the home team is ahead) is an official game.
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No new inning will be started after 50 minutes.
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During the regular season, there will be no extra inning play.
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Everyone playing the field must be in the batting order.
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Courtesy runners will be allowed for injured players. In coed play, the courtesy runner must be of the same gender.
Mercy Rule - A game can be called if a team is leading by 15+ runs after five innings (4 1/2 innings if home team is ahead) or any complete inning thereafter.
CO-ED MODIFICATIONS
1. The batting order must alternate males with females only when 2 co-ed teams play each other or a co-ed team plays an all female team. If a co-ed team plays an all male team, there are no lineup restrictions.
2. Females crossing home plate count at 2 points; males count as 1