From Ron Nagy,
I've been receiving questions from Managers and teen umpires regarding rules. FAQs are listed below with Green Book Regulation or Rule reference and page number:
NOTE: this has been updated with page numbers from the 2006 Green Book
| Minimum Player Requirements: |
Reg IV (i) page 33 |
| Player Pool - not enough players for a game |
Reg V (c) page 35 |
| On Deck Batter |
Rule 1.08 note 1 page 49 |
| Batting Donut |
Rule 1.10 note 1 page 49 |
| Bat Size - 2 1/4 inch barrell |
Rule 1.10 note 4 page 49 |
| Forfeit |
Rule 2.00 page 53 |
| Substitutions |
Rule 3.03 page 57 |
| Courtesy Runner |
Rule 3.04 page 58 |
| Coach Warming Up Pitcher |
Rule 3.09 page 59 |
| Base Coaches - 2 adults |
Rule 4.05 (2) page 61 |
| 10 Run Rule |
Rule 4.10 (e) page 63 |
| 9 Player Requirement |
Rule 4.16 page 66 |
| Historically we have continued games with less than 9 players (players leaving for school concerts, etc.). The vacated spot in the batting is recorded as an out. Do not argue with an umpire who may have difficulty with this provision. Be prepared for the situation by contacting Brendan, in advance, to arrange for Pool Player or Players. We do not have the flexibility to reschedule for teams facing this problem. |
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| Batting Out of Order |
Rule 6.07 page 70 |
| Batter Hit by Pitch in Strike Zone |
Rule 6.08 (b) note page 72 |
| Runner Obstructed by Defensive Player |
Rule 7.06 page 75 |
| Catcher Blocking Plate |
Rule 7.06 (b) note 2 page 75 |
| Slide or Attempt to Avoid |
Rule 7.08 page 75 |
| Manager Visits to Mound |
Rule 8.06 (a) page 86 |
| Pinch Runner | Rule 7.14 page 81 |
| Bat Boys | Reg III (b) page 28 |
Keep in mind that you may furnish an umpire with the proper ruling. You may
not argue judgement calls with any umpire.
Bring your Green Books with you to games.
Let me know if I can be of further assistance with rule clarification.
Ron