7 yr Dizzy Dean World Series

Approved Ruling

Mechanics

Points of Emphasis

Dizzy Dean Tournament Rules

Dizzy Dean Rules7 runs per inning (5:03)

The game is over when a team is ahead after 6 complete inning or has been mathematically eliminated. (11.21)

All helmets must have chinstraps (2.14)

The catcher must wear a helmet with a face mask. Chin strap is not required (2.15)

If a batter squares to bunt and then swings, he will be called out (9.17) Batter can bunt.

Starter may re-enter once. Substitutes cannot. (3.07)

One offensive and defensive time per inning. (5.04)

Tournament Rules

Always flip for home team

One flip – not two

General

NO dugout Moms.

DO NOT let more than 1 (one) coach talk to an umpire

No more than 4 coaches/manger in the dugout (4.06)

If a player hits a homerun, keep the players back from home plate

There is NO time limit on games

The scorekeeper is the only OFFICIAL score.

Mechanics• Adult Slow Pitch • Plate umpire is responsible

– All fly balls– Call at 3rd

– Call at home

• Base umpire is responsible– Runners leaving early– Call at 1st

– Call at 2nd

BU

PB

BU

PB

Plate Umpire always face the batter

BU

P

Base Umpire basic movement is between 1st and 2nd

Plate Umpire basic movement is between 3rd and home plate

BU

PB

Base Umpire starts in foul territory

No runners

Runner on 3rd only

R

BU

PB

Base Umpire starts between 1st and 2nd

Runner on 1st

Runner on 2nd

R

Runner on 1st and 2nd R

R

R

Points of Emphasis

All Defensive coaches must be in the dugout

Record all substitutions

Adult pitcher CANNOT interfere with the play.

Any interference with the player pitcher,

it is DEAD BALL, the batter is out

Approved Ruling

• Catcher positioning

• Definition of outfielder

C

Youth Catcher must be at least 10 feet behind the plate

Approved Ruling:

Youth Catcher must be within the confines a space defined by an imaginary line drawn from the outside of each batters box.

When the adult pitcher is ready to pitch

CC

Acceptable

Not acceptable

C

C

If the ball is hit, the defensive team gets the choice of a re-bat or take the result of the play C

A player is defined as an outfielder if they are playing the outfield.

FF

F

F

If they are standing on the grass

They are an outfielder

F

Cannot be on the dirt when until the ball is hit

7 yr Dizzy Dean World Series

Approved Ruling

Mechanics

Points of Emphasis

Dizzy Dean Tournament Rules