![]() It is at the discretion of the umpire to give a one-time warning if it was close or issue a strike. Hovering Over the Plate: No part of your body, especially your arms, may extend into the strike zone.Hit-By-Pitches: Being hit by a pitch is ruled a ball, and the hitter is not awarded first base (unless Ball 4).Joining Late: If a player joins late and is going to play, he/she will be put at the end of the batting lineup..IMPORTANT FOR 2022: Some games will have each pitcher/hitter begin with a 1-1 count.Foul Tip Strikeout: A two-strike foul ball that makes contact with the strike zone results in Strike Three (strikeout).There is no limit as to the number of two-strike foul balls hit. ![]() Strikeouts/Walks: 3 strikes = strikeout 4 balls = walk.Bases: Although there is no baserunning at this year's tournament, each base is approximately 49.5 or 60 feet apart (depending on the field)."Home Run" Line (100 ft.): Any ball hit beyond the "Home Run" line on the fly will be considered a Home Run.Any ball hit between the "Triples" line and "Home Run" line on the fly will be considered a Triple, if not fielded cleanly on the fly. "Triples" Line (90 ft.): Any ball hit between the "Doubles" line and "Triples" line on the fly will be considered a Double, if not fielded cleanly on the fly."Doubles" Line (50-60 ft.): Any ball hit between the "Not in Play Area" and the "Doubles" line on the fly (or on the ground) will be considered a Single if not fielded cleanly (See Fielding).Any ball that lands or is fielded within the zone will be considered a foul ball. Not in Play Area (15 ft.): An area in fair territory measuring approximately 15' radius directly in front of home plate will be considered not in play.Strike Zone: There will be a strike zone placed behind Home Plate (22” wide by 30.5” tall, elevating 13” off the ground).standing next to/behind the mound & gaining momentum prior to making contact with the rubber) is not permitted. The pitcher's foot must stay in contact with the rubber for the duration of the pitch.Distance: The pitcher's mound will be approximately 35’ from the strike zone (45', if fast pitch). ![]() This shall include the fielding positions and all potential reserves.
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