Softball

Sixth Grade Softball Tournament2008 : 

Rules Expectations Questions Sixth Grade Softball Tournament2008

Rules : 

Rules

Line-ups : 

Each 6th grade class chooses 2 teams Teams must include even numbers of boys and girls Teams must bat in boy -girl order until none left When batting, no 3 outs---each team sends all players to the plate. No pinch-hitters allowed (if a student is absent or otherwise unable to play, do your best!) Batting team must announce “Last Batter!” Line-ups

Pitching : 

Pitch to your own team You get only three pitches If you foul off the last pitch, you get ONE more. Overhand or underhand OK Pitching

Defense : 

Only one defensive pitcher (rover) is allowed in the infield. All other players must play back of baselines. All other defensive rules (fly-outs, throws to bases, double plays) are the same as baseball. Defense

Baserunning : 

No lead-offs, slides, or steals If you’re halfway to the next base, YOU ARE COMMITTED! The force-out rule applies, so keep running! If a runner is more than halfway home, a throw to the backstop forces the runner out. A throw to the pitcher means a “dead ball”. Runners may be sent back to the previous base by the umpire. Baserunning

Complete Innings : 

Each team gets an equal number of innings to decide the outcome. If time is called before an inning is completed, the score reverts back to the score of the last complete inning Complete Innings

Expectations : 

Expectations

For Safety : 

No practice swinging All players must be behind the backstop before the ball is pitched Do not bring your own equipment: Bats Batting gloves Chewing tobacco Steroids For Safety

Sportsmanship : 

You are allowed to bring a glove IF you are willing to share it with a gloveless player on the other team The teacher umpire is the sole judge of all calls and penalties Only the team captain is allowed to question the umpire about a call Support your teammates, even if they make a mistake! Shake the hand of everyone on the opposing team, regardless of the outcome. Sportsmanship

Your Character : 

Play to win! Cheer for your team Participate Your PE grades for the last three weeks count, but more importantly, CHARACTER COUNTS, SO: Your Character