Shetland Rules

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TORO PONY BASEBALL

2009  

LOCAL SHETLAND RULES

Updated 03/05/2009  

 

FIELD SET UP

 

a)        The Home team is responsible for field set up, if the field has not already been prepped.   This includes installing the bases and placing out trash cans.

b)        The Visitor team is responsible for emptying the trash cans in the stands and the dug outs after the game.

 

 

 

OFFENSIVELY

 

a)        Batting order is continuous and consists of all players in attendance.

b)        Each player will have 2 turns at bat, but the game should not exceed 1 hour and 10 minutes.

c)        Coaches are not allowed to pitch to players.        Players must hit from a batting “T”.

d)        Each batter will receive a maximum of 5 swings. If a ball is not put into play after 5 swings the batter should advance to first base.

e)        Once a team has batted through its line up once, or after three outs whichever comes first, the team batting will switch with the team in the field.

f)         A team can field a maximum of twelve players.

 

 

BASE RUNNING

 

a)        No leading off base or stealing.

b)        Runners may advance only on a batted ball.

 

 

DEFENSIVELY

 

a)        Maximum of 12 defensive players and 1 catcher may take the field at any one time.   Set players at the normal infield positions.   The remaining players should be in the outfield, at least 12 feet out from the infield players.

b)        After a ball is hit, the defensive player(s) must get the ball back to a player who is on the pitchers mound to stop the play.

c)        The Coach of the team at bat will determine the location of the base runners at the time the pitcher raises his/her arms. If a runner is at or crosses the mid-point between the bases the runner will be awarded the base. If not, the runner must return to the base he was occupying and is not out.

d)        There is free player substitution.

 

GENERAL PLAYING RULES

 

a)        The Home is listed second and Visitor teams will be listed first.

b)        A catcher can be used provided the catcher stands away from the plate while the ball is being hit off the “T”.

c)        Games will be a maximum of 1 hour and maximum of 4 to 5 innings, whichever comes first.

d)        There is no official score book.

e)        All games must start within 10 minutes of scheduled start time.

f)         Any player or Coach intentionally throwing equipment in anger, or using fowl language will be ejected from the game by a Toro Pony Baseball Board member.

g)        All coaches must be certified by the Toro Pony league and be subject to a background check.

h)        Rain delays or mid-game cancellations are at the Coaches discretion and will not be made up during the season.