Rising 6th Grade Rule Modifications: NFHS/GHSA rules with the following modifications:
Game Length: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes or 6 innings whichever comes first.
Lineup: -Teams must bat at least 10 players, but can bat more than 10. The use of a DH is optional for any position player. The starting lineup should match the starting Defense on the field for the first inning.
-After the 1st inning, to help get everyone in the game, each team will have free defensive subs, meaning anyone listed on the roster can freely sub in on defense, they do not have to be in the hitting lineup, therefor the DH will no longer be a factor, nor do you need to notify the umpire. Coaches should however keep the integrity of the hitting lineup and notify umpires and the other team of any changes to the Hitting order, Pinch hitters, runners, etc.
-A curtsey runner can be used for the Pitcher/Catcher of record (meaning the pitcher/catcher from previous defensive inning) so long as they are not currently in the hitting lineup. If they are in the lineup they can NOT run for a pitcher or catcher until their spot comes up and they are officially pinch hit for. If batting everyone the courtesy runner should be the last batted out. The same player cannot run for both the pitcher and catcher in the same inning; however, you can change who runs inning to inning so long as they are again, not in the hitting lineup.
-A Hitter in starting lineup can re-enter one time, but must re-enter in same spot in lineup.
-Pitchers can NOT re-enter to pitch in the same game, however, can re-enter in hitting lineup or PH for someone if they were not originally in the hitting lineup, they can also re-enter freely on defense just not as a pitcher.
Pitch Count Rules: -NO pitcher can exceed a total of 85 pitches (unless within last batter) in a game OR combined for the tournament. -Once a pitcher exceeds 21 pitches (unless within last batter) in an outing, they cannot come back and pitch the next day. They can pitch again the same day however cannot exceed 85 pitches on the day and would be burnt for the remainder of the tournament regardless of how many additional pitches they throw. Coaches should use desecration using a pitcher again the same day based on how long the amount of time is between games and how many pitches they threw.
-If eligible to pitch the following day, they cannot exceed 85 pitches for the weekend, therefore their pitch count should start from the previous day total.
WEATHER: In the event of lighting or heavy rain, games will be delayed until we have the all clear, if a delay goes more than 1 hour OR future weather dictates and at least 3 innings have been completed, (top of the 3rd if home team is winning) it will be considered an official game. We reserve the right to make adjustments to game times, length, and location to serve in the best interest of all involved or the safety of players and fans. We will communicate all schedule changes or delays through the game changer app!
BAT Rules: BPF 1.15. OR USA Stamp Metal/Composite OR Bbcore/Wood
Illegal BATS: 2015 Demarini CF7 (-5) 2015 Easton XL1 (-5) 2016 Demarini CF8 (-5) 2016 Demarini CF8 (-8) 2016 Demarini CF8 (-10) 2017 Demarini CF Zen Balanced (-8)** 2017 Demarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4" (-10)** 2017 Demarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4" (-10)** 2017 Demarini CF Zen - Balanced (-5) 2017 Demarini CF Insane - Endloaded (-5) Louisville Slugger Blue Meta Composite (33/30 model only) 2018 Dirty South Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only) (Easton) Ghost X (30/20 only - USA Baseball Marked) 2022 Stinger Missile 2 - (33/30 model only) 2023 Easton Hype Fire 2¾" USSSA Bat 2024 (-5)*** 2024 Easton Hype Fire 2¾" USSSA Bat 2024 (-5)***
