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The Pony Rule
Book shall govern all play, with the exception of the following
local rules:
1.
A team failing to field at least eight uniformed players
within 10 minutes after scheduled starting time of a game, or at
any time during the game, shall forfeit the game.
2.
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP is a must. After each game all players
and coaches must shake hands. (Penalty of forfeit).
3.
Parents are required to help with field maintenance and
field clean up.
4.
Base runners must slide on any close play at the plate or
be subject to being called out. Intentionally knocking over an
infielder or catcher in the field of play can result in being
ejected from the game.
5.
A pitcher, starter or reliever may not return to pitch once
removed from that position. A starting pitcher who is replaced may
re-enter the game at another position (recreational substitution).
6.
All Pony players in attendance must play at least Four (4)
full innings of all full games. Explanation: The one exception to
these rules is in case of disciplinary actions.
7.
Pitching restrictions are as follows: 5 innings a day and
10 innings a week, THIS INCLUDES SCHOOL BALL GAMES! All
pitchers are to be held to the 10 innings during
school ball season. Teams that have back-to-back games or
three games in one week, are given 12 innings for their pitchers
for that particular week - Sunday through Saturday ONLY WHEN
OUTSIDE SCHOOL BALL SEASON. The forty-hour rest rule is still in
effect.
8.
All players must be dressed in full uniforms (hat, pants,
shirts, socks). All shirts must be tucked in pants, no exceptions.
Penalty: Player will not be allowed on the field.
9.
The home team is responsible for field preparation before
and after games.
10.
Unless in the first or third base coaches box, no coach may
be on the playing field by more than an arms length of the dugout
gate.
11.
Umpires will supply two official game balls before the
games starts.
12.
Teams will use a recreational batting order with free
substitutions.
13. A hit ball that is fair, but ends
up in the sand lot in Right Field is a dead ball Ground Ruled
Double. Exception to this rule is if the ball ends in the
sand by deflection off, or any influence by a fielder. If
affected by a fielder, the ball is a live ball. 14. Head first sliding at home plate
is not recommended, rule to be reviewed for 2008 season.
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