Review

1. Review • T or F Time can be granted prior to a runner reaching first base on a base on balls • T or F It is a fair ball if while on or over fair territory a hit ball touches the person of an umpire or player, their clothing or equipment • T or F A batter squares to bunt and holds the bat over the plate. The pitched ball, while not in the strike zone, is caught by the catcher. A ball shall be called by the umpire.

2. Review • In getting secure possession of a ball a fielder must • A. Hold the ball in his hand and glove • B. Hold the ball in his hand or his glove • C. Hold the ball in his hand and/or glove • D. B and C

3. Review • What action(s) must a fielder perform to show that he has completed a catch? • A. Stops running and returns the ball to the infield • B. Voluntarily removes the ball from his glove • C. Stops and voluntarily removes the ball from his glove • D. None of the above

4. Review • B1 hits a ground ball to F6 who throws to first. F3 juggles the ball so that it rolls up his arm and is clamped to his body by an elbow or forearm when B1 touches first. • RULING: B1 is safe. It is not a catch until the ball is secured by the bare hand or glove hand.

5. Review • Pregame conference between UIC, U1, Coaches, and their respective team captains shall begin: • A. 10 min prior to game time • B. 5 min prior to game time • C. Before the game is scheduled to begin • D. None of the above

6. Review • The infield fly rule is in effect: • A. With runners on 1st and 2nd base with 2 outs • B. With runners on 1st , 2nd, and third base with 2 outs. • C. Anytime bases are loaded • D. With runners on 1st and 2nd, or bases loaded with less than 2 outs

7. Review • T or F Runners are NEVER permitted to slide head first into home plate • T or F Malicious contact penalty supersedes an obstruction by the catcher at a play at the plate • T or F A legal slide is one that is within an arms width of the base in which the runner is attempting. • T or F The force play slide rule only pertains to plays made at 2nd base.

8. Rules 1, 3, &4 Class #2 January 21, 2014

9. Rule 1Players, Field, and Equipment • Art 1 • Each of the two teams consists of at least nine players throughout the game • A team must start a game with 9 players but may finish with 8. If they are unable to finish with 8, the game shall be forfeited. • If playing with 8 players an out shall be called each time the missing is due to bat

10. Rule 1 Players, Field, and Equipment • Art. 2 • Captain and Head coach shall provide UIC with their lineup card • Line up card shall include • Shirt number • Position and batting order • Name and number of each substitute • Line ups become official after they have been exchanged at pregame meeting • Umpire should not accept without subs listed • No penalty given

11. Rule 1 Players, Field, and Equipment • Art. 4 • At time of pitch ALL fielders shall be in fair territory • Except the catcher • A fielder is in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground • Penalty is an Illegal pitch - a ball is awarded to the batter

12. Rule 1 Players, Field, and Equipment • Art. 5 • Players may change to different fielding positions at any time during the game • Except a pitcher • He is required to pitch to the first batter until he has reached base or been put out • To ensure this takes place umpire will deny any coach’s conference that would violate this rule • Read Rule 3-1-2

13. Rule 1 Players, Field, and Equipment 1.1.2 SITUATION B: Team A's JV team has returned to join the varsity team during the sixth inning of the varsity game. A member of Team A's JV team attempts to enter the game as a pinch runner, but Team B's coach notices that Team A's JV player was not listed on the starting lineup card and argues he should not be allowed to enter the game. RULING: There is no penalty if the names are not listed on the lineup card. However, it is suggested that all players who might possibly enter the game be listed with their proper names and shirt numbers.

14. Rule 1 Players, Field, and Equipment 1.1.2 SITUATION C: Team A's head coach in the third inning wants to substitute a player who is not on the original lineup card. RULING: There is no penalty if a coach wants to substitute a player whose name was not listed as a substitute on the lineup card. However, to help improve the pace of the game, all known substitutes, with their name and shirt number, shall be listed on the lineup card submitted at the pregame conference.

15. Rule 1-2 The Field

16. Rule 1-2 The Field • ART. 4 . . . When the dugout area is temporarily extended, for any reason, it shall be extended toward the outfield on a line parallel to the foul line. The extension of the dugout area shall be equally applied for both teams.

17. Rule 1-3Bats, Balls, and Gloves Art. 1 A minimum of 3 baseballs shall be provided to start the game. Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon, the home team has this responsibility. No less than two baseballs shall be used to complete a game. The NFHS Authenticating Mark is required on all balls that will be used in high school competition.

18. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • Art 2 Bat Characteristics • All Legal wood, aluminum, or composite bats shall: • Be 1 piece • If Multi-piece be permanently assembled • Can’t have exposed rivots, fastners, rough or sharp edges of any kind, Must be free of dents, burrs, or sharp edges • Treatments/Devices meant to enhance bat performance are not allowed

19. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • All bats not made of wood • Shall have a safety grip 10-18” • Cork • Tape • No plastic tape • Pine tar is permitted on grip of bat • Molded grips are illegal

20. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • All bats not made of wood • Barrel to be no larger than 2 5/8” • Bat can be no longer than 36” • Weight can be no less than 3oz less than the length of the bat…example 36” length bat can weigh no less than 33oz.

21. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • Bats not made of a single piece of wood • Must be labeled “BBCOR .50” • Silkscreen or other permanent mark • No sticker or label will be accepted NFHS has been advised that certain manufacturers consider alteration, modification and doctoring of their bats unlawful and subject to criminal prosecution.

22. Decertified bats for 2014 • Reebok Vector TLS 33 inch length • Marucci Cat 5, 33” length • Reebok Vector TLS 32” length*

23. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • Wooden bats • Handle may be roughened or wound with tape • No more than 18” from end of handle • Barrel can be up to 2 ¾” • No more than 36” in length

24. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • Illegal bats • No artificial or intentional means to control the temperature of a bat is allowed • Nothing can be added into a bat • Bats that are broken, cracked, or that deface the ball are to be removed without penalty • Penalty: If the batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat or is discovered having used an illegal bat the batter is out. If the infraction is discovered before the next pitch following the turn at bat of the player who used an illegal bat, the defense may take the penalty or the result of the play • Coach shall be restricted to the dugout if this is the first offense, ejected if the 2nd.

25. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • Gloves • Catcher’s mitt can be any size • Pitcher’s glove can NOT be or include white or gray • Glove shall be removed from the game • Fielder’s gloves • 14”height • 8” width of palm • 5 ¾” Webbing

26. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • Loose equipment of either team may not be on or near the field PENALTY: If loose equipment interferes with play, the umpire may call an out(s), award bases or return runners, based on his judgment and the circumstances concerning he play.

27. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • 1.3.2 SITUATION D: • During the game, B1 enters the batter's box with a wood composite bat without the BBCOR certification mark, or a bat made of a grass, such as bamboo. The umpire-in-chief questions the coach. It is the coach's opinion that since the bats are partially made of wood, the bats are not subject to the BBCOR standard and do not require the BBCOR certification mark. • RULING: The coach is incorrect. A bat is either solid wood or non-wood. Any bat that is not a solid piece of wood is considered a non-wood bat and is subject to the BBCOR requirements. The bat is illegal, BI is out and the penalties of 4-1-3b are applied to the head coach.

28. Rule 1-3 Bats, Balls, and Gloves • 1.3.2 SITUATION G: • A batter enters batting box with an illegal bat in the first inning. The umpire detects the illegal bat. In the third inning, another player for the same team enters the box with an illegal bat and it is detected. In the fifth inning, a third player from the same team enters the box with an illegal bat and it is detected. • RULING: For the offense in the first inning, the batter is out (7-4-1a) and the head coach is restricted to the dugout. For the offense in the third inning, the batter is out (7-4-1a) and the head coach is ejected. For the offense in the fifth inning, the batter is out (7-4-1a) and the person who is now acting as head coach is ejected.

29. Rule 1-4Uniforms • All player are required to wear a uniform of the same style and color • Hats and shoes are required • Uniform sleeve lengths may vary • May not be frayed, slit, or ragged • Should be approx. the same length • Pitchers undershirts (if exposed) • Can’ t be white or gray Note: Vest and undershirt are viewed as a type of uniform

30. Rule 1-4Uniforms • 1.4.2 SITUATION A: • Team A wears the new vest-type jersey. The school's colors are red and white. Its road uniform top is red, with a white undershirt. The pitcher is wearing this uniform. (a) The sleeve of the white shirt does not extend beyond his elbow or (b) He is wearing a long-sleeved, white-compression shirt that extends beyond the elbow. • RULING: Legal in (a), illegal in (b).

31. Rule 1-4Uniforms • Things worthy to note: • Uniforms can not have dangerous or reflective ornaments • No two players on the same team can have the same number • Take notice of logo requirements listed in the rule book, could be on your test

32. Rule 1-4Uniforms • 1.4.4 SITUATION A: • In (a), the coach and/or the player-coach wears a jacket while in the coach's box; or (b) players other than the pitcher request to wear jacket over their uniforms while on base. • RULING: Legal in (a), illegal in (b). If players other than the pitcher request a jacket while running the bases, the request shall be denied. Jackets are also prohibited on defense.

33. Rule 1-5Player equipment • It is mandatory for on-deck batters, batters, runners, retired runners, players/students in the coaches boxes as well as non-adult bat/ball shaggers to wear a batting helmet that meets the NOCSAE standard

34. Rule 1-5Player equipment • PENALTY: When an umpire observes anyone who is required to wear a batting helmet deliberately remove his batting helmet while in live-ball territory and the ball is live (non-adult ball/bat shaggers required to wear batting helmet in live-ball area even if ball is dead), the umpire shall issue a warning to the coach of the involved team, unless the ball becomes dead without being touched by a fielder or, after being touched, goes directly to dead-ball area. A subsequent violation of the rule shall result in ejection.

35. Rule 1-5Player equipment • Catchers are required to wear a helmet and mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard. • Must have full ear protection • Must have throat guard • Must wear shin guards • Must wear a cup • Any non adult warming up a pitcher, on or off the field must wear a mask helmet combination that include a throat guard

36. Rule 1-5Player equipment • Failure of a player to wear proper equipment after being so ordered by the umpire, shall result in an ejection.

37. Rule 1-5Player equipment • 1.5.1 SITUATION A: • In (a) R1, upon reaching first base, adjusts his helmet by lifting it, but not above the temples, and replaces it; or (b) R3 doubles and upon reaching second, he removes his helmet, tossing it above his head in celebration; or (c) the bat boy, without a helmet, leaves the dugout to retrieve a ball between home plate and the backstop. • RULING: In (a), there is no violation because the helmet was not considered to have been removed. In (b), because the helmet was deliberately removed, the player is to be penalized as provided. In (c), bat boys and shaggers shall wear helmets when in live-ball area, even if the ball is dead. After being warned, any subsequent violation could result in that individual not being allowed on the field.

38. Rule 3 Substituting-Coaching-Bench and Field Conduct-Charged Conferences

39. Rule 3-1Substitutions • Once the line-up cards are official • A substitute may replace a player of his team • Once the ball is dead and time has been called • EXCEPT a pitcher • The pitcher shall pitch to the first batter • Until he has been retired or reached base • If the starting pitcher does not face the first batter, he may remain in the game at another position but may not return to pitch for the remainder of the game • Projected substitutions are not allowed

40. Rule 3-1Substitutions • The UIC shall record all subs on his line-up card • Announce any changes to the opposing team. • A sub is considered to have entered the game (announced or unannounced) • When the ball is “live” ( put in play by the UIC) • A runner takes the place of the runner he replaced • A pitcher takes his place on the pitcher’s rubber • A fielder take the position of the player he replaced • A batter steps into the batter’s box

41. Rule 3-1Substitutions • Discovery of an illegal player • Read 2-36-3 • On offense by umpire or either team • Player is called out and restricted to bench for the remainder of the game • If restricted player re enters game he shall be called out and ejected • On defense • Player is restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game • If restricted player re enters game he shall be ejected

42. Rule 3-1Substitutions • The penalty for Illegal substitution supersedes the penalty for batting out of order • If the illegal substitute • Scores a run • Advances • Or causes a play that forces another runner to advance • Discovery must be made prior to next pitch to next batter of either team

43. Rule 3-1Substitutions • If discovery is made prior to next pitch • All action created by illegal sub is invalidated • All outs made on the play stand • Remaining runners are returned to their previously occupied base at the time of the pitch

44. Rule 3-1Substitutions • In a game-ending situation, discovery must be made before all infielders leave the diamond (i.e., all infielders cross the foul lines).

45. Rule 3-1Substitutions • An illegal player on defense • shall be replaced immediately upon discovery by the umpire or either team. • If an illegal player on defense is involved in a play, and the infraction is discovered by an umpire or either team prior to the first pitch to the next batter of either team, the team on offense has the option to let the play stand or to allow the batter to bat again.

46. Rule 3-1Substitutions • Any player for whom an illegal player substitutes may re-enter only if he is ­eligible to do so under the re-entry rule (3-1-3).

47. Rule 3-1Substitutions • 3.1.1 SITUATION A: • B1 has a count of one ball and two strikes when the captain or coach decides to put in pinch hitter S1. • RULING: The coach should ask the umpire to call time to make a substitution. When S1 enters, he is charged with one ball and two strikes. If S1 strikes out, the strikeout and time at bat are charged against B1, since he had more than half of the allotted number of strikes. In any other case, the time at bat is charged to S1. (9-3-6)

48. Rule 3-1Substitutions • 3.1.1 SITUATION C: • S1, who was not a starter and has already been in and out of the game once, appears at bat in place of B2. This is discovered while S1 is at bat by (a) the offensive team; (b) the defensive team; or (c) an umpire. • RULING: In each case S1 is an illegal substitute and is restricted to the dugout for the duration of the game. He shall also be called out. The penalty for an ineligible substitute supersedes the penalty for batting out of order. The out is credited to F2.

49. Rule 3-1Substitutions • 3.1.1 SITUATION F: • S1 replaces B5 in the third inning. In the seventh inning with two outs, R1 on second and R2 on first, B5 re-enters without reporting. B5 hits to F4 who misplays the ball, and all runners are safe after advancing. The defensive team's coach approaches the plate umpire to question if B5 had been reported. • RULING: S1 is out of the game; B5 is a legal substitute even though he did not report.

50. Rule 3-1Substitutions • 3.1.1 SITUATION I: • S1, who is an illegal substitute, scores, but B4 is thrown out for the third out attempting to advance to second base on a base hit. As both teams change positions, and before a pitch to the next batter can be made, the umpire is informed by the opposing team's coach that S1 is an illegal substitute. • RULING: Even though both teams changed positions, a pitch had not been thrown to the next batter. Therefore, the previous play is nullified. S1 is called out, his run does not count, and B4 shall lead off the next inning. (2-36-3, 3-1-1, 8-4-1k)