Mid-Season 2009 Rule Changes

Mid-Season Rules Changes

  Effective May 1, 2009

Bronco

Stealing home is OK

No curve balls, slight breaking pitches that are not curve balls at the discretion of the umpire

The team with the most players has the opportunity to match batting line up of opposing team to plus one. In other words, if a team has 9 players and the opposing team has 12 players, the team with the most players (12) can reduce its batting line up to 10 players. However, the rules of participation are still in effect, as each player must appear in the field at a minimum of 2 innings

 

Mustang

 

A player may lead off at 1^st or 2^nd base but cannot do so at 3^rd base. A player on 3^rd base cannot leave the base before the ball crosses home plate

 

The dropped 3^rd strike rule is in effect

 

No player on 3^rd base is allowed to steal home on a pass ball

There is no “delayed stealing”. For example, a player at 3^rd base cannot venture down the base path and when the ball is returned to the pitcher attempt to steal home. However, if the catcher returns the ball to the pitcher and the throw by the catcher is errant, the ball is considered live and the player at 3^rd may advance at his own risk