Tier One<\/a> event. The competition begins as a round-robin tournament between companies within each battalion.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRoster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
All students are eligible to play. The desired roster size is ten players. Four of the ten defensive players are in the outfield. Seven players are required to avoid a forfeit. One player from each team is designated as the team captain before the start of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Start time is forfeit time; there is no grace period for players arriving late. Two game forfeits disqualify a team from further play. Cleats are not permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A regulation game consists of five innings or 40 minutes of play, whichever happens first. The last at-bat will start no later than ten minutes before the next scheduled game. Games may be shortened at the discretion of the umpire. Four innings constitute a complete game. The mercy rule is in effect: the game is called if one team is up by 10 runs by the end of the fourth inning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Base Running Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A base runner is out if they leave the base before a legally pitched ball crosses home plate. Runners may slide only feet first. Runners may not steal. Pinch runners are allowed. The last person to make an out is the pinch runner. If a female scores a run, the point value is two. Females may not pinch run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One base is awarded for any ball deemed too far out of play by the game official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pitching and Batting Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
All players must use balls and bats supplied by Deas Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pitcher must address the batter for one second by holding the ball with both hands in front of the body. A pitcher\u2019s delivery is made underarm and must begin with both feet in contact with the pitching rubber. The pitch must have a distinct arc and be at least 6 feet high but no more than 10 feet high. The strike zone is between the batter\u2019s knees and armpits. A quick return pitch is not allowed and will be called a ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Batters start with a 1-and-1 count. Batters are allowed only one foul ball after the second strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A designated hitter is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If an intentional walk is declared, no pitching is required. The batter is awarded two bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
USA Softball<\/a> governs all other rules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Competition Softball is a Tier One event. The competition begins as a round-robin tournament between companies within each battalion. Roster All students are eligible to play. The desired roster size is ten players. Four of the ten defensive players are in the outfield. Seven players are required to avoid a forfeit. One player from each […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":0,"parent":24,"menu_order":25,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-691","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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