• 1-1 count--no grace

• 3 Home Run limit (over any fence)

• Can bat up to 11 (no DH and no courtesy runners)

• 1 re-entry per team, per game

• The ONLY run rule is 12 runs at the end of any inning after the 5th inning (finish the inning, the home team gets to bat if they’re losing

 ***No run rule in the Finals

• If the ball hits any of the trees on the fly in fair territory, it is a ground rule double

• If the ball rolls into any of the trees or bleachers, it is all you can get

• The pitch height must be between 6’ and 12’

• Any player wearing metal cleats is not allowed to slide feet first. An infraction will result in that person being ejected from the game and the rest of the tournament.

• Each team must provide 1 umpire for the next game played on this diamond, even if the next game is played the next day. (There might be times when you will need to provide both umpires for the next game)

***The umpire you provide must be capable and know the rules. Be sure that person reviews the rules for that diamond before the game. 

***Umpires should: 

1. Get the game started right away to keep our games on time.

2. Get 1 game ball from the bag. Clickers and coins are in the container. Please return them back to the container.
   
   

The MD Tournament will provide the bats and balls. No other bats or balls can be used

No noise makers allowed that will cause distraction to the players during games.

 ***Respect the Umpires and other Teams***      ***Harassment will not be tolerated.***