Rules to Remember - Week 3

"I can't believe he called that out! That's not the rule". How many times have you thought or said these exact words. In the heat of competition close plays often seem blurry. Emotions are very powerful and sometimes mess with our perception. Don't let your emotions get the better of you. After all, its just kickball. However there are rules that exist that differ from kickball's closest cousins, baseball & softball. Make sure you read those rulebooks and always make sure to keep an eye out for rule changes. So... as we head into Week 3 here are some important kickball rule reminders:



Reminder #1 No Party Crashers



* Rule 7.5 A team playing a non-registered person, an improperly registered person, or a person not registered on that team will forfeit that game.



Reminder #2 Watch it there Twinkle Toes



* Rule 8.3 The pitcher must start the act of pitching within the pitching mound. The pitcher must stay behind the pitching strip until the ball is kicked. No part of the pitcher’s front foot may be in front of or across the front edge of the pitching strip. Pitching must be done by hand. A team’s first infraction will result in a warning to the team that caused the infraction. The second and each subsequent infraction by a team during the game will result in an automatic base for the kicker



Reminder # 3 I need some personal space



* Rule 12.2 (A) A ball will be called if any catcher crosses home plate or is positioned forward the kicker before the ball is kicked.



Check back for more rule reminders.