SLOW PITCH RULES AND REGULATIONS

ASA Rules will govern with the following exceptions/modifications:

1. Each game will be seven innings.
2.  Stealing is not permitted.
3. Base runners may lead once the ball is released from the pitcher’s hand but must return to the base unless the ball is hit. The base runner may be thrown out if she fails to return to the bag before the ball reaches the first, second or third baseman, as applicable.  If the base runner fails to return to the bag in time, she will be out if the first, second or third baseman, as applicable, steps on the base; no tag is required.  EXCEPTION:  If the defense attempts to throw out a runner and the ball is overthrown, the runner may advance.
4.  Bunting is not permitted.
5.  A base runner must either slide or otherwise avoid contact with a defensive player who is attempting to make a play. If the base runner does not slide or otherwise makes contact with the defensive player in that circumstance, the base runner will be called out.
6. Eight players are required to start a game; seven players are required to
   finish a game. No games may be rescheduled other than for weather related reasons.
7.  There may be 10 players on the field, including a shortfielder.
8. There is a 5 run per inning rule, unless it is the last inning.  There is
   no cap on the number of runs in the last inning or in extra innings.
9. There is no infield fly rule.
10.  A pinch runner may be used only in the event of an injury to a base
    runner.  The pinch runner must be the person who made the last out.
11.  If a batter is hit by a ball, the pitch will be called a ball; the
    batter will not advance to the base as a result of being hit.
12.  If there is a tie score at the end of 7 innings, one extra inning will
    be played with an international tie breaker (i.e. a runner which shall be the person who was the last out in the previous inning starts on second base for each team at the beginning of the inning). If the game remains tied after one extra inning, then the game will continue to be played international style until there is an ultimate winner.
13.  Catchers must wear a mask and a skull cap.
14. Unsportsmanlike conduct is not acceptable or tolerated.  Anyone who intentionally tries to injure another player or otherwise engages in
    unsportsmanlike conduct may be removed from the game or league in the discretion of the officers of the league.   Additional examples of unsportsmanlike conduct are contained in the Player Conduct Policy.
15. It is the intent of DTS that every person play at least 3 innings per game in the field.  However, a player who continuously misses practice may be benched at the coach’s discretion.
16. Players cannot overrun second or third base.  If they are tagged while off the base they will be called out.
17.  Each base runner will automatically advance one base on an overthrow IF AND ONLY IF the ball goes out of play.  If the ball remains in play, the ball will be deemed to be live and the runner can at advance at her own risk
18.  Slow-pitch and fast-pitch bats which are ASA certified may be used with the EXCEPTION of (a) composite bats and (b) double-wall bats which are not permitted. The umpires are responsible for checking bats. DTS maintains the right to reject any bat in its sole discretion if such bat may impact safety of the participants.
19. Children are not allowed in the dugouts or on the field at any time.
20. There is no dropped third strike rule.