MMFL - Elite

2010 MMFL Elite League Rules

1. Unless noted the first game of a double-header will start at 6:00PM.

2. No new inning will start after 70 minutes of play. Once the inning is started it will be finished. Teams will play as many innings as they can (up to 7) in the 70 minutes. A new inning starts the moment the last out was recorded in the previous inning.

3. If the game is tied after 7 innings or 70 minutes the game will end in a TIE.

4. Teams can choose to bat their entire roster. Teams that bat their entire roster can use free substitution and can run for their pitcher and catcher with the last out. Teams that decide to bat 9 players must follow regular ASA rules and can only use substitutes for courtesy runners.

5. Teams that only have 9 players can still choose to bat their roster and use the last out to run for the pitchers and catchers.

6. Teams will get a between 5-10 minutes or rest between games. Once both teams and the umpire are ready to play you may decide to start early.

7. Please attempt to warm-up your starter for game #2 during game #1.

8. League games will be played by NAFA Rules except where noted.

9. Metal Cleats are allowed at all 16U and 18U Games. Metal Cleats are illegal for 14U Games.

10. 18U & 16U will pitch from 43 feet. 14U will pitch from 40 feet. It is the home teams responsibility to get fields ready with the appropriate pitching distance.

11. Home teams are responsible for getting umpires for all games played on their fields.