· Sanctioned League Tournament: Runners leading off will not be allowed.

- The runner must remain in contact with the base until the ball reaches the plate. Runners leaving early will result in a penalty (Runner is out). Stealing only allowed after the ball reaches the plate.

· Infield fly rule in effect. An infield fly is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive or an attempted bunt) which can be caught by infielder with ordinary effort when first and second bases or first, second, and third bases are occupied before two are out.  Any defensive player who takes a position in the infield at the start of the pitch shall be considered an infielder for the purpose of this rule. When it seems apparent that a batted ball will be an infield fly, the umpire shall immediately declare “INFIELD FLY.” If the ball is close to foul territory, the umpire will declare “INFIELD FLY IF FAIR.”  The ball is alive and the runners may advance at the risk of the ball being caught, or retouch and advance after the ball is touched, the same as any fly ball. If the ball becomes a foul ball, it is treated the same as any  foul ball.

· Bunting is allowed.
· Dropped third strike rule.
- The batter becomes a runner on the third strike if the catcher fails to catch the third strike before the ball touches the ground if:              
-- there are fewer than two outs and first base is unoccupied , or
-- there are two outs and first base is occupied or unoccupied.

· Extra Hitter: Optional

- When the EH (Extra Hitter) is used, the line-up will consist of ten (10) players. Only nine (9) players will play on defense. The EH may enter the game on defense at any time without notifying the umpire or scorekeeper. Exception: If any player replaces the pitcher on defense, the umpire and scorekeeper must be notified.

- If one team chooses to use the EH, the opposing team will not be required to use EH, they may or may not at the coaches’ discretion.

· Any changes in the line-up after the line-up is turned into the line-up tent(tournament play) or the umpire (league play) will be a substitute.

· A defensive team will be allowed one (1) charged conference per inning.

- The second charged conference will result in the pitcher being replaced for the remainder of the game.

- However, the pitcher may remain in the line-up and assume another defensive position.

· Catchers must wear helmet with mask and throat protector (permanently attached), chest protector, shin guards, and protective cup.

· On deck batter must be on side behind batter (unless umpire designates otherwise).

· Any coach ejected from the game must leave the vicinity of the field for the remainder of the game. In addition, he will not be allowed to coach the teams next scheduled game, but he may sit in the stands as a spectator. If a coach is ejected after completion of a game, he will not be allowed to coach in the next two (2) games.

· Any coach ejected from the game must leave the field and be escorted to a designated area for the remainder  of the game.  If proper behavior is displayed, the coach will be allowed to return to their team.

· INTERNATIONAL TIE BREAKER RULE : If the game is tied after six(6) innings, or time has expired, Starting with the top of the seventh inning or top of the inning after time expires and each inning thereafter , the offensive team shall begin its turn at bat with the player in the line-up prior to the lead -off batter in that half inning being placed on second base. The base runner can be substituted for in accordance with the substitution rules.

- NOTE: If an incorrect runner in the line-up is placed on second base, this error should be corrected immediately. There is no penalty.