False A. 4. Coaches performing duties in live-ball territory must be attired in school colors, kha~i, black . MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE. FAIR 5. 32.In softball two runners may occupy the same base. Players who run through on second and third can be tagged whilst off the base. 8. Sec. Any player may be substituted and re-entered once, but players must occupy the same spot in the batting order whenever in the line-up. If the courtesy runner is on base when he should be batting, he is called out. . immediately get back to base to tag up when ball is caught. In slow pitch softball the ball must have a minimum of a 4-foot arc and a maximum of a 12 foot arc. Home Runs (over the fence) a. The same two players in the lineup may request a courtesy runner every time they reach base. The runner is out, and the ball remains live [ (Rule 7.08 (a) (4)]. True b. Runners may not advance on an infield overthrow; the ball is dead. Runners may There is a two-base limit for balls hit off a tee. The coach will soft toss each pitch to the hitter from the side. . PENALTY: Runner is . 4. False A. ABOUT BASE RUNNING 25. Effect: The runner who first legally occupied the base shall be entitled to it: the other baserunner may be put out by being touched with the ball (exception: if the first runner is awarded the base to which he is returning because of obstruction, the second runner is also entitled to . Effect: The runner who first legally occupied the base shall be entitled to it: the other baserunner may be put out by being touched with the ball (exception: if the first runner is awarded the base to which he is returning because of obstruction, the second runner is also entitled to . In slowpitch game, a runner may not steal., Officials Umpires. In the case of a rundown, if the trailing runner occupies the same base the first runner has left, the trailing runner cannot be put out while occupying that base. Two runners may occupy a base at the same time False One base runner may pass another base runner that is ahead of them. According to the Official Baseball Rules posted on MLB.com, rule 7.03 states: 7.03 (a) Two runners may not occupy a base, but if, while the ball is alive, two runners are touching a base, the following runner shall be out when tagged and the preceding runner is entitled to the base, unless Rule 7.03 (b) applies. e) Two baserunners may not occupy the same base simultaneously. (THIS IS NOT AUTOMATIC OUT.) You should immediately run for home plate. 4. Base runners may leave a base when the ball leaves the pitcher's hand. Two runners are not allowed to occupy the same base. In this scenario, a fielder can throw to 2nd base to get a force out. If the team batting gets three outs in an inning, they get to bat again. If two runners are between the same bases, the award is based on the position of the lead runner. Two runners are not allowed to occupy the same . o When the first throw is made by an infielder trying . Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball (11 to 16 inches or 28 to 40 cm circumference) on a field that has base lengths of 60 feet, a pitcher's mound that ranges from 35 to 43 (professional is 43) feet away from home plate, and a home run fence that is 220-300 feet away from home plate, depending on the type of softball being played. True b. The visiting team bats first, the home team takes the field, there are 3 outs each at bat, and 10 fielding positions. The base runner is out if he/she passes another runner. A runner may not return to touch a missed base after a succeeding runner has scored, after he has entered the team dugout, or after the ball becomes dead. 27. (Runner will be the player that made the last out.) OBR 5.06(a)(2) tells us everything we need to know: "Two runners may not occupy a base, but if, while the ball is alive, two runners are touching a base, the following runner shall be out when tagged and the preceding runner is entitled to the base, unless Rule 5.06(b)(2) applies." 5.06(b)(2) simply states that if the trail runner is forced to . The preceding runner is entitled to the base. If no action is taken from the defense, the Look-Back Rule is in effect. g. Coaches Privileges 1) Two base coaches are allowed for the offensive team, one in the first base coach's box and one in the third base coach's box.The coaches must remain in those boxes while their team is at bat. 3. Mercy Ru l e: A team leading by 20-plus runs after threeinnings, 15-plus runs after four innings The base path is a direct line between bases approximately . Field the ground ball, turn and flip the ball to the second baseman covering first base. We play 6 outs per half inning. The starting player and their substitute may not be in the line-up at the same time. Starting May 15th - 11:00-11:50 there will be a single game for a men's and women's league at Olympic park during the co-ed season. Two baserunners may not occupy the same base simultaneously. If a coach touches a runner while the ball is in play, that runner will be declared out. When measuring baselines, the proper way to do it is from the back of home plate to the back white corner of first base. 2. The number of umpires in a softball match can range from minimum one to a maximum of seven, one at each base (first, second and third base), one at the home plate and three positioned in the outfield. If the same batter throws the bat again, he will be automatically out (this should be treated as a dead ball and the runners may not advance). The base runner is out if he/she passes another runner. one of the players can stay and the other try and safely get to another base. The number of umpires in a softball match can range from minimum one to a maximum of seven, one at each base (first, second and third base), one at the home plate and three positioned in the outfield. Two base runners may not occupy the same base simultaneously. The other runner may be put out by being touched with the ball. Two runners may not occupy the same base. Field the ground ball, run down the line and tag the batter out while keeping on eye on the runner at third base. Base path: An imaginary path that the runner must maintain while the play is being made. The base runner is out if he/she is hit by a batted ball. If a runner leaves early on a batted ball put in play, the runner can only advance the same number of bases as the batter. Two runners may not occupy a base at the same time. FALSE SOFTBALL STUDY GUIDE 33.What is it called when a runner is trying to advance to a base and the fielder makes contact with the runner? Balls that are thrown out of play are considered dead balls and base runners will be awarded 2 bases from the time of the throw. Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first touched (live or dead-ball appeal). Preliminary 3: Forced to move or not forced Given that two offensive players can't occupy the samebaseat the same time, when thebatter-runner--at riskor not at risk--is forced to advance to first base or beyond, he forces one or more runnersin front of him to abandon their respective bases. The runner who is tagged is out and the other runner is safe and may stay on the base. OVERTHROW AND DEAD BALL AREA Any ball overthrown into dead ball territory (area behind the backstop and the backstop extended) will result in the umpire awarding two bases. ZogSports will provide an umpire for every game. . Overthrows: Base runners can advance one (1) base at their own risk on an overthrow at any base. The base runner is out if he/she passes . In slowpitch game, a runner may not steal., Officials Umpires. a. Trueb. The 2-base award shall be governed by the position of the runners at the time the ball was released on the throw. A coach shall not interfere by holding or pushing a runner in such a way as to assist the runner in returning to or leaving a base. Softball All games will be governed by the Official USSSA Slow Pitch Rule Book with the following SIUE Intramural Sports . c. The umpire will call time once the ball has been returned to the infield area and all action by runners has stopped. Two baserunners may not occupy the same base simultaneously. Balls and strikes are not called, only the amount of pitches thrown will be counted. Successive appeals may not be made on a runner at the same base. Only underhand pitching may be used. Your teammate hits a deep fly ball to center field. A batter can strike out swinging. If the same batter throws the bat again, he will be automatically out (this should be treated as a dead ball and the runners may not advance). When there are two outs and the catcher is on base, a courtesy runner may be used for the catcher so that she may put on her equipment. ?The list of rules that make managers, coaches and parents mad at umpires as soon as the home team manager hands the batting order in duplicate to the u For balls hit off live pitching, Base runners may advance an unlimited number of bases. Who has right of way base runner or fielder? In softball two runners may occupy the same base. A right fielder is located in the outfield behind the first baseman. Base runners who step off the base and/or lead off the base prior to the pitch or before the ball leaving the pitcher's hand will be called out. c. Batting out of order (dead-ball appeal only). Only adults may occupy the coach's box. 10. 10 players on the field maximum with no more than 7 men. to run to 2nd base because the batter is attempting to occupy 1st base. All other base runners will be returned to their previous base. If a trail runner passes the lead runner or both occupy the same base when a tag is made, then the trail runner is retired. Baseline — The baselines in softball are 60 feet. An Outfielder (with the exception of the right fielder) may not make any attempt to throw out a batter/runner at 1st base. Runners may return to touch a missed base or a base left too soon. If two base runners occupy the same base, the last player on the base can be tagged out. If the defensive team on its first appeal errs, a request for a second appeal . Co-Ed games will have the same sex runner replace the injured runner. TRUE 4. stopped, no other runners may advance beyond the last base tagged. 5. Note: in cases where a base runner runs past first base, he/she must make a clearly aggressive turn towards second base to be granted 2nd and 3rd in overthrow situations. And they nearly reached the state championship game, falling 4-3 to second-seeded Mankato West in the state semifinals Thursday night at Caswell Park. Question 4 Direction of runner has no bearing on the award (i.e., when an overthrow is made on a runner returning to a base, they are awarded two bases from that base). You are on base with two outs. get back to the base and tag up. If still at the plate after the 6th pitch has been thrown, the batter will be declared out. 12. If a player has re-entered once, that player may be substituted for again but cannot re-enter a second time. You may over run each base and be allowed to return to the base safely. Any consequent overthrows in the same play will . Run Limit a. Field the ground ball, check the runner, then go step on first base. If a runner has the right to occupy a certain base and is touching it with any part of his body, he cannot make an out. Types of appeals: a. However if there is a runner on 2nd base and no runner on 1st base, the runner may remain on 2nd base when the ball is hit into play because she is not "forced" to advance—there is room for the . True A fielder is any defensive player who may use or wear a leather glove All of the above are important components of preparing to hit All of the following are important components of preparing to hit EXCEPT Coach Pitch/8U Division Rules. Two baserunners may not occupy the same base simultaneously. False b. There is identical prohibition on a runner sliding head-first while advancing (in the Major division and below) in both Little League Softball and Little League Baseball. The runner may run out of the basepath and/or miss the base in order to avoid a collision. If the defense appeals by throwing the ball to second base and tags R3, the trail runner, R3 would be declared out. 2) One of the two base coaches must adjust the tee to the proper height . . If a trail runner passes the lead runner or both occupy the same base when a tag is made, then the trail runner is retired. All other base runners have to return to the base occupied prior to the pitch, unless forced to the next base. The runner who first legally occupied the base shall be entitled to it and the other baserunner must return or be put out. b. facility), will award base runners two bases from the last base they occupied when the ball was thrown. . a. Base path: An imaginary path that the runner must maintain while the play is being made. 8. 7.03 Two runners may not occupy a base, but if, while the ball is alive, two runners are touching a base, the following runner shall be out when tagged. Any consequent overthrows in the same play will . The runner can only advance to 2 nd on a single (one base) or 3 rd on a double . the same sex runner replace the injured runner. The runner who first legally reached that base is entitled to the base (unless forced to advance). There can be up to three runners at a time in addition to a batter-runner. Yet the Spartans remained undeterred. Otherwise, the . A team will be permitted to play with less than the required two non-male players. Overthrows: Base runners can advance one (1) base at their own risk on an overthrow at any base. a. forced run b. double play c. interference d. obstruction d. OBSTRUCTION c. Base runners may advance on batted balls and may take . When a ball is hit in the air to left field and you are the runner on 3rd, you should. Any additional home runs above the limit will be scored as an out. b. 12. A runner may not return to touch a missed base after a succeeding runner has scored, after he has entered the team dugout, or after the ball becomes dead. Substitutes may re-enter the game in the same manner. Two runners may not occupy the same base at the same time (when two runners occupy the same base the runner who first legally occupied it is entitled to it unless forced to advance). True b. All other base runners have to return to the base occupied prior to the pitch, unless forced to the next base. Base Runners a. 11. 9. After each hitter, the defense will rotate one position. OVERTHROW AND DEAD BALL AREA. . Batters will start with a 1 ball, 1 strike count. 11. Both runners scored on two ground-outs to claim a 2-1 lead. Per the current edition of the Little League ® Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Policies - Rule 7.03 - Runner: Two runners may not occupy a base, but if, while the ball is alive, two runners are touching the same base, the following runner shall be out when tagged. Same in all rule sets. The umpire shall declare R3 out for a . But if they don't get three outs in an inning, the game is over after five more runs. When a fielder legally catches a fly ball before it touches the ground, or any object or person other than a defensive player. There shall be allowed only one overthrow per play. But a base is a safe haven for only one offensive player at a time. 5. You are a runner on third base with less than 2 outs. 4. Limit of two (2) home runs per team per game. A baserunner is out when he or she 1) leaves a base to advance before a caught fly ball has been touched, 2) fails to keep contact with the base until a legally . If an uncaught third strike goes out of play, is the . When, after hitting a fair ball, he is tagged while off base or thrown out prior to reaching first base. The second base runner maybe put out by being touched with the ball unless they make it back to the preceding base. 35 foot pitching distance, 50 foot base distances, 11 inch ball; . If two runners occupy a base at the same time. Runners must maintain their order while progressing from base to base. 2 BATTER-RUNNER IS OUT a. WHY DO THE UMPIRES DO THAT? And they nearly reached the state championship game, falling 4-3 to second-seeded Mankato West in the state semifinals Thursday night at Caswell Park. Two runners may not occupy the same base. The 2-base award shall be If two runners occupy the same base in a non-force situation, the preceding (lead) runner is automatically out. False A. The . the last man or woman to make an out will replace the runner. Field Dimensions and Equipment. a. ING: Two players may not occupy the same base. Runners may not pass bases runners in front of them. There shall be allowed only one overthrow per play. For example, if a runner is advancing more than one base, . The same courtesy runner is not allowed to run more than once during the same inning. 7. own risk. If two base runners occupy the same base, the last player on the base can be tagged out. go about half way home and wait to see if ball is caught or missed. d. McClelland said, "But the rule book does say that the runner must beat the ball to first base". INJURED RUNNER: Injured players may receive a pinch runner once they reach a base. b. The base runner is out if he/she is hit by a batted ball. False. EFFECT: The runner who first legally occupied the base is entitled to it. Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead-ball appeal). In general, runners may run well outside of the base line. a. No more than 3 men may bat in a row in the batting order. The preceding runner is entitled to the base. Baserunners are allowed to stand on the orange base after they . One female must occupy one of the top 5 positions in the batting order. PENALTY: The base runner that first legally occupied the base shall be entitled to it. If an attempt is made, a warning will be issued to the player and the offending player may be removed from the game on a 2nd attempt. If the previous base is now occupied by the batter, the ball will be declared dead and the batter will replay the last pitch at bat. Only one runner may occupy a base. Example: runner on 1 st leaves early and the ball is put in play. 5. A base runner may not leave their base until the pitched ball is hit. Lydia Banse drilled a two-out single to center to score the winning run and walk it off for the . If two runners occupy the same base in a non-force situation, the succeeding (trail) runner is out when tagged . 8 players, including 1 woman required to start a game (not forfeit) Modified arc pitching rules - arc must be between 6' and 12'. Runners may also "run though" a base when returning to that base. We rotate around the infield from 1st to 3rd, then to left field and around to right. Kappes and Kroll both led off with singles. Two base runners may not occupy the same base simultaneously. Softball players may not steal or step off the base while pitcher has the ball in hand. Runners may dive head-first when returning to a base. Olivia Tautges hit into a fielder's choice . This is not a reference to 5.063(a), but the pre-2010 version of rule 7.08(e) The rule pre-2010 7.08(e) A runner is out when… failing to reach the next base before a fielder tags said runner or the base… The rule post-2010 . The ball game starts with the first pitch, and the defense has to get three outs before there are three outs in an inning. 3. A coach for the team that is batting will pitch. COURTESY RUNNER: Runners must maintain their order while progressing from base to base. If two base runners occupy the same base, the last player on the base can be tagged out. The second base runner maybe put out by being touched with the ball unless they make it back to the preceding base. There is a five-run rule in college softball. Defensive player with possesion of the ball may request "time" in front of the Lead Runner in the advancing baseline, NOT IN THE CIRCLE. take 2 steps off 3rd and watch the ball. (THIS IS NOT AN AUTOMATIC OUT). stInfield Fly Rule: ndWith runners on 1 and 2 base or the bases loaded with less than 2 outs, any fair pop-fly reasonably playable by an infielder will result in the batter being called out. If two runners are touching the same base, the lead runner is entitled to the base. Yet the Spartans remained undeterred. The base path is a direct line between bases approximately . TRUE 3. If two base runners occupy the same base, the last player on the base can be tagged out. If two of them find themselves on the same base, one of them has made a bad mistake . Any balls caught beyond the out-of-play line will count as foul balls. If, after play has been stopped, two runners occupy the same base, the trailing runner must return to the previously tagged base. 11. answer choices Field the ground ball and go step on first base. Essex County Women's Softball League, Spring 2022. Lydia Banse drilled a two-out single to center to score the winning run and walk it off for the . 13. The runner is safe. b. PENALTY: The base runner that first legally occupied the base shall be entitled to it. R2, who is legally occupy-ing the base, has the right to the base. NORTH MANKATO, Minn. — Simley entered this week's Class 3A state softball tournament unseeded and unranked. Most coaches will teach their defensive players to tag both runners when they are occupying the same base. Defensive players may not occupy a base path unless they possess the softball. Two runners may not occupy the same base at the same time (when two runners occupy the same base the runner who first legally occupied it is entitled to it unless forced to advance). Two runners may not occupy the same base simultaneously. In addition to the baseman tagging the bag or the player, or the player leaving the baseline, there is yet one additional way a forced runner may cause an out, although it is not himself that is out: if the runner from behind catches up with him, and occupies the same exact position on the basepaths (either literally catches up with him and . Defensive players may not occupy a base unless in the act of catching a thrown ball. 31. If two non-male players are not present, a team may play with 8-males on defense. In softball a runner hit by a batted ball is out unless they are standing on a base when they get hit. 3. And don't allow anyone to tell you two runners cannot occupy a base at the same time. 2. The hitter must swing at each pitch. Any ball overthrown into dead ball territory (area behind the backstop and the backstop extended) will result in the umpire awarding two bases. Some competitions designate the first-named team to be TOP; that is, to bat first and occupy the first base bench. A runner who "runs through" (past a base) need not return to the base to continue on to the next base/home plate. The base runner is out if she/she passes another runner. Execution: The name of the game is movement. RUNNING THE BASES: Runners must touch all bases however they may run through first base and home plate but must hold their positions on second and third base. A team will be allowed a maximum of two (2) courtesy runners. 32. The base runner is out if he/she is hit by a batted ball. 7. . 26. Each batter will be pitched a maximum of 6 pitches. When two runners are on the same base at the same time, the fielder has the choice of tagging either runner with the ball. b. If a succeeding (trail) runner pulls alongside a leading runner, the 33. The team batting first forms the top half of an inning, and the second batting team forms the bottom half of the inning and completes it, making it even innings whenever both teams have batted the same number of times. With a runner on first base and less than two outs, F2 must catch the third strike in flight for the batter to be out. 3. 11. NORTH MANKATO, Minn. — Simley entered this week's Class 3A state softball tournament unseeded and unranked. Brainerd answered in the bottom of the fifth. If a ball is carried out of play, the base runners are awarded one base. Base runners leaving early will be returned to the previously occupied base. A team member ejected for unsporting conduct may occupy a coach's box. A runner can only .