Kickball Rules - City of Shoreview - Sports Leagues

FIELDING
1. A maximum of 10 players in the field at all times, 4 players in the outfield while the remaining six play the infield (1 st
base, 2 nd base, 3 rd base, shortstop, pitcher and catcher).
2. A maximum of 5 male players and minimum of 4 female players are allowed in the field at any given time. The
following gender combinations are acceptable (5 male/5 female, 5 male/4 female, 4 male/5 female, 4 male/4 female,
etc…). A team may always play with more female players than male players in the field.
3. When playing defense, positions do not matter. Men and women can play any position they desire.
4. No player may advance forward of the 1 st – 3 rd baselines until the ball is kicked. Failure to abide by this rule results in
a ball.
5. All outfielders must be set on the outfield grass before the ball is kicked.
6. The catcher must field directly behind the kicker and may not cross home plate before the ball is kicked or interfere
with the kicker.
7. Once the Picher has the ball in control and on the mound, play ends.
8. Balls thrown at base runners must be below the shoulders. Any headshots result in advancement of an extra base.
Any intentional hitting of the ball with the head by a runner will result in an out. If the runner gets hit in the head
because they are ducking, diving, or sliding to avoid the ball – they are just out with no penalty given to either team.
9. Players in the field are allowed to kick the ball (as opposed to throwing) towards another team player in the field.
This is particularly helpful if you have a long throw from the outfield.
10. There is no in-field fly rule.
PITCHING
1. Pitchers must “roll” the ball to the kicker at “moderate” speed.
2. The strike zone extends to 1-foot on either side of home plate and 1-foot high.
3. No bouncing or curve pitches are allowed.
4. A pitch that is higher than 1-foot at the plate results in a ball.
5. If the ball falls short of the plate and does not cross over, the pitch will be called a ball.
6. The pitcher must stay at the pitching rubber until the ball is kicked. Failure to do so results in a ball.
STRIKE ZONE / BALLS / STRIKES
1. The strike zone is considered when the ball passes over home plate and 1 foot on either side of home plate and no
more than 1 foot high.
2. 3 balls/2 strikes will represent a walk and strikeout, respectively with one courtesy foul after 1 strike.
Strikes:
A count of 2 strikes is an out. A strike constitutes:
1. A pitch within the strike zone either not kicked, or missed by the kicker.
2. A kick occurring in front of home plate (kicks occurring in front of home plate that are caught by the
fielding team are called out.)
3. A foul ball; after 1 strike, the kicker will get one courtesy foul ball.
4. Kicker is out after kicking a second foul ball after one strike. No runner may advance, regardless if the
ball is caught or not. Play is stopped, as in any other dead ball situation.