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RULE 3, SECTION 6 (2) Whenever a play is being made on the batter-runner, the defense must use the white portion and the batter-runner the orange portion. The batter-runner is out when there is a play being made at first base and the batter-runner touches only the white portion, providing the defense appeals prior to the batter-runner returning to first base. Once the batter-runner returns to the white portion, no appeal can be made. (3) On any force attempt from the foul side of first base, or an errant throw pulling the defense into foul ground, the defense and the batter-runner can use either the white or orange portion. (4) This includes overthrows. (5) On extra base hits or balls hit to the outfield when there is no play being made at the double base, the batter-runner may touch the white or orange portion. Should the batter-runner return, the runner must return to the white portion. (6) When tagging up on fly ball, the white portion must be used. (7) (FP ONLY) on an attempted pick-off play, the runner must return to the white portion. SOFTBALL GLOVE SPECIFICATIONS (A) Palm width ............................................. 8 in. (B) Palm width ....................................... 8 1/2 in. (C) Top opening of web ................................ 5 in (D) Bottom opening of web ................... 4 1/2 in. (E) Web top to bottom ........................... 7 1/4 in. (F) First finger crotch seam ................... 7 1/2 in. (G) Thumb crotch seam ......................... 7 1/2 in. (H) Crotch seam ................................... 17 1/4 in. (I) Thumb top to bottom edge .............. 9 1/4 in. (J) First finger top to bottom edge ............ 14 in. (K) Second finger top to bottom edge . 13 1/4 in. (L) Third finger top to bottom edge .... 12 1/4 in. (M) Fourth finger to bottom edge .............. 11 in. Sec. 7. GLOVES MAY BE WORN BY ANY PLAYER, BUT MITTS MAY BE USED ONLY BY THE CATCHER AND FIRST BASEMAN. No top lacing, webbing or other device between the thumb and body of the glove or mitt worn by a first baseman or other fielder shall be more than five inches (12. 70cm) in length. Multicolored gloves are acceptable for all other players. Gloves with white or grey circles on the outside, giving the appearance of a ball, are illegal for all players. Pitchers’ glove/or sleeve cannot match color of balls. — 22 —
Sec. 8. SHOES MUST BE WORN BY ALL PLAYERS. A SHOE SHALL BE CONSIDERED OFFICIAL IF IT IS MADE WITH EITHER CANVAS OR LEATHER UPPERS OR SIMILAR MATERIALS. The soles may be either smooth or have soft or hard rubber cleats. No metal spikes are allowed in any division. No hard plastic or polyurethane spikes similar to metal sole and heel plate are allowed in any division. No shoes with detachable cleats that screw ON are allowed; however shoes with detachable cleats that screw INTO the shoe are allowed. Sec. 9. HELMETS, MASKS, BODY PROTECTORS, AND SHIN GUARDS. a. Catchers must wear a protective helmet and a protective mask with throat protector that is part of or attached to the mask, the catcher’s helmet and mask combination shall meet the NOCSAE standard and have full ear protection (dual ear flaps). NOTE: The catcher’s head, face, and throat protection may be a one-piece design or a multi-piece design. b. Body protectors are mandatory for catchers in Fast Pitch, and Slow Pitch. c. Fast Pitch catchers must wear shin guards. It is recommended that Slow Pitch catchers wear shin guards. PLAY — Catcher refuses to wear her mask after being ordered to wear a mask by the Umpire. RULING — Forfeited game shall be declared by the umpire if no one else will wear mask and catch. Sec. 10. NO EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LEFT LYING ON THE FIELD, EITHER IN FAIR OR FOUL TERRITORY. (See Rule 9, Section 5g-Play 4) All non-player equipment — including wheelchairs, crutches and other similar items—shall be confined to out-of-play areas. Sec. 11. UNIFORM. All players on a team shall wear uniforms alike in color, trim, and style. The Manager, Coach, and Business Manager when not in a softball uniform are requested to dress "appropriately" recognizing that the attention should be on the players and not the adults. If short pants are worn, they must be "walking shorts" or shorts designed for softball competition. Uniforms required in league and tournament play include a shirt, pants, or shorts, and shall be worn by all players. No tank tops are permitted. A tank top is a shirt without sleeves with less than a 1 1/2 inch wide shoulder strap. Players shall wear/ utilize uniforms/equipment properly as designed by the manufacturer. NOTE: In tournament play, players may wear their individual league uniform. a. HEADWEAR. Ball caps, visors, and headbands are optional for players. If worn, they can be mixed, but must be worn properly. If one type or more than one type is worn, they all must be same in color. Handkerchiefs do not qualify as headbands and cannot be worn, either around the head or around the neck. NOTE: Plastic visors are not allowed as headwear. — 23 — RULE 3, SECTION 11
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25. INTERFERENCE Interference is de
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the base she left. When a runner ha
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when the batter hits the ball, and
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