New for 2009:

Wiffle Ball - Perkin Elmer On Top

April 25, 2009
Riverwalk, Canal Street
Shelton
9:00 AM

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 Preliminary Wiffle Ball Rules
(Complete rules available at tournament)

1) Teams are composed of 3-5 players per team. 3 players in the field at any time, pitcher and 2 fielders. All 5 players may bat in the order. May substitute in the field at any time.
2) No base running - “imaginary” or “ghost” runners will be used.
3) The field will be marked with designated areas for singles, doubles, triples, and home runs.
4) The pitchers mound will be approximately 43 feet from home plate.
5) A strike zone “target” of approximately 23 inches wide by 27 inches high and 15 inches off the ground will stand 3 feet behind home plate. Balls not swung at that hit the target will be strikes.
6) Pitch speed -This is NOT a fast pitch tournament. Pitches should have a slight arc to them.
7) Fair play line - Ground balls must reach the fair play line to be considered “in play”. Those not crossing the line will be considered foul balls.
8) 3 strikes out, 4 balls walk. Foul balls are strikes, including third strike.
9) All caught fly balls are an out.
10) Singles -A batted ball that lands past the “single” or “fair play” line. Or any grounder that is not fielded cleanly or comes to a stop past the fair play line.
11) Double s-A batted ball that falls past the doubles line.
12) Triples - A batted ball that falls past the triple line.
13) Home Run - A batted ball that falls past the Home Run line.
14) Where the ball lands determines single, double, etc.
15) Mercy rule-a team ahead by 20 runs after 4 innings will be declared the winner.
16) Maximum time limit for each game to be determined.
17) Have Fun!!