Rules
The number of innings (max) in a 8v8 Kickball game
7 innings (or as many as possible in 45 minutes)
If there is a fly ball, the runner must ______
Tag Up
Runner on first goes to second after the kick. There is a _____ out at 2nd
Force out
Low-Risk
What are the uniform requirements?
Black officials shirt as outer layer; athletic shoes
How do we determine the Pinch Runner for someone who just kicked?
Last out/last kicked
The distance a baserunner can legally go outside of the path.
3ft
This many people have to be in the infield at a time
There are no positioning requirements for the defense
What is the max of 1 gender allowed in an 8v8 Kickball game?
4
Tell me something new you learned about someone during the Introduction activity
(my discretion)
The minimum number of players to start a game.
6
A deep fly ball curves back into fair territory and lands in fair territory. When can we decide if it is fair/foul?
Where it is in relation to 1st and 3rd base
Can fielders use the safety base?
NO -- runners can use both though
Team A shows up at 5:50 for their 6:00 game. Team B shows at 6:07 and gets checked in. How many runs does Team A get to start up by?
10
How can we resolve a conflict about count (number of outs/pitches/runs/etc..)?
Use your counter, Ask the SK, Get a Sup,
During a tag up, a runner may legally advance to the next base after the fly ball is __________.
A. Touched
B. Secured
Touched
How do we determine when to grant a base runner an extra base?
They must be over halfway to the next base when the ball is returned to the pitcher.
A thrown ball that makes contact with the runner will not be considered an out if:
a. Hits the runner above the shoulder
b. The runner is standing on the base
The new mercy rule is this:
10+ runs after 5 complete innings
(can be called before the bottom of the fifth finishes)
The three positions of the base umpire and how each position moves with the kick
Ex.
Pos 1 starts _____ and moves _____
Position 1: 10-12 ft behind 1st base; IF - get the angle at first; OF - move inside basepath and turn
Position 2: off 2nd base shoulder, edge of outfield; IF - stay put; OF - move inside basepath and turn
Position 3: off shortstop shoulder edge of outfield; IF - take a couple steps in for the angle; OF - move inside basepath and turn
Under what circumstances do we call a dead ball for "Runner's Interference"
When the runner contacts a kicked ball and prevents the defense from making a play on the ball
A "bunt" makes contact with a fielder standing inside the bunt line. What is the correct call?
Play is live - fielder has a chance to make a play
Runners on 1 and 3
A kicker kicks a ball into the infield. The shortstop fields the ball, steps on 2nd base, and throws the ball to the catcher. The runner on third base is headed for home. The catcher catches the ball and steps on home plate before the runner.
Out at home or No?
No -- must be a tag out
List the procedure for when you arrive to your shift
1. Go to the roll-up shed
2. Clock in
3. Report Time to Supervisor
4. Find your other official and SK
Four things you should include in your captains meeting
Game format, timing, clarifications, jewelry, gender policy, expectations, introductions, etc.