Basic Rules
What is the minimum number of players required to be able to play a game?
7
How many balls earn a walk?
3
What happens if the kicker grabs the ball instead of the catcher?
Kicker is out
Which base can you not slide into?
1st
What happens if you call "Last Kicker" by accident?
You are now the last kicker
How many players (per team) are on the field at a time?
9 (11 including Relaxing Jacksons)
How many fouls/strikes equals an out?
2
How many warnings do players get before a penalty?
ONE
On a tie play at a base, what is the call?
Tie to the runner
Do we want to touch the box? If so, when?
When we're fielding? NO
When we're kicking? YES
What is the orange safety bag used for at 1st base?
To safely run through 1st base
How long does a bunt have to make it over the bunt line before it's called a foul?
3 seconds
Interfering/obstructing a runner results in this penalty.
Sitting out 4 kickers
What is the #1 rule when it comes to running when a pop-up is kicked?
WAIT until it's caught/not caught to run!
A runner is on 1st and 2nd base, and you're kicking. Where and how do you want to kick?
"Sacrifice" yourself. Kick a grounder (or a successful pop up) towards the right side of the field to get your runners advanced.
Teams should arrive ___ minutes before their scheduled game.
15
What happens if a ball is pitched & hits the kicker's foot/leg without actively attempting to kick the ball?
Strike
What happens if the next kicker isn't in the on-deck circle when the ball is pitched?
Warning
What is the purpose of the halfway mark?
If you make it past before time is called, you get to keep going to the base.
A foul ball is kicked, BUT the fielder tries to catch it, but she drops it. What happens?
If BOTH feet are outside of the baseline, the ball is still dead/foul. If ONE foot is inside the baseline, it makes the play live.
Players must play at least __ games to be eligible for tournament.
4
On last kicker, fielders are NOT allowed to do this.
Tag runners (What are your 2 options instead?)
Failing to do the appreciation chant and high-five walk can cause what to happen?
Forfeit of the game
Can you leave a base before a ball is kicked?
Nope, you're out.
What happens if the last kicker is walked?
The first kicker kicks again and becomes last kicker.