A kicker with two strikes is allowed one foul ball (4th ball). 10 total players will play on the field at a time: 5 Girls and 5 Guys. No more than 6 men are allowed on the field at one time. Pitching speed for 10 inch kickball will be allowed at a higher speed than 13 inch kickball, however the ball speed . So please treat them well, with respect and remember they are there to make sure you are having fun and playing a safe game of kickball. View Kickball_2020_Notes.pdf from CIS MISC at Kipp Houston High School. DEFENSE There are NO position requirements of any players (there need not be 2 females in outfield and 2 in the infield). The umpire will interpret the rule as a runner may be sliding. Bunts are allowed. Shoes/cleats with metal spikes are illegal. Fake tags and barreling will result in immediate ejection from . If a kicker attempts to kick and misses, the result of the pitch (ball . No carry-ins allowed. There is no maximum number of players allowed on a kickball team roster; however players must be registered with Houston Sports & Social Club and must sign the Houston Sports & Social Club waiver to be able to participate. To field a legal team, you must have at least two (2) of each gender on the field (not counting the catching position). Don't miss a night full of adult fun, slipping and sliding in this wild game of kickball! A doctor's excuse is required, and the replacement player must be of similar ability to the injured player. . Each side is 60 feet (approximately 20 paces). If there are more women then men in the lineup it is acceptable to kick women back to back. Kickball is a game which is played with the rules of baseball/softball on a similar playing field. Sliding is allowed. Please read and be familiar with them. Kickball is a simple game consisting of two teams, bases, and a big red ball. They are the only player allowed to charge the play prior to the ball being kicked. You can use different objects to mark the bases. RI Kickball will attempt to reschedule any canceled games. If you do you are out. Kickball is a simple game consisting of two teams, bases, and a big red ball. 3. Island Kickball follows a standard infield-fly rule. Stealing bases and leading off bases is illegal. A kick landing out of bounds; b. Head-first sliding will result in an out. Games will be played on a regulation kickball diamond. There is no infield fly rule. There are 10 players allowed on the field on defense. No more than 6 men are allowed on the field at one time. There is no maximum number of women allowed on the field/in your line-up. One player must play catcher and one player must pitch. If a team does not possess the minimum amount of legal players within five minutes of the scheduled game time, a forfeited game will be called and the opposing team will 2 base coaches. Except for the last inning which has no limit. If you're unsure what to do, throw the ball to the pitcher. All kickers will get 4 legal rolls. At referee's discretion - any slide that results in excessive contact with the . Any subsequent home run will be ruled a ground rule double. It is the runners discretion in regards to sliding. Home runs are allowed, one per team, per game. 3. To get an out, a defensive player may attempt to throw the ball at the base runner. COREC RULES 1. When only having 2 females, each must kick twice. - The base runner must use the safety base to score at home plate. The kickball diamond is a square with the same dimensions of a softball field. 4. Umpires have jurisdiction over play and may: -Call a time out -Call off a game due to weather or other cause at the umpire's discretion -Penalize a player, including game ejection, for any . Beyond that, positions are up to you. BASE RUNNING: There is NO base stealing/ leading! Once a team has reached the limit of 18 players that have been checked in, they may not add another player under any circumstance. A Co-Rec team will consist with either a 5:5, 5:4, or 4:4 ratio between sexes 4. Game mercy rule: 12 runs after five complete innings. If the kicker does contact the ball in front of home plate it will be considered a foul. All thrown balls are deemed out of play when: The ball is thrown over the fence Runners must use the safety base. . The game clock will begin at the scheduled game time. Any base runner sliding head-first will be called out. Feet-first sliding is allowed ONLY (head first is automatic out). . This event is BYOB and adult only. Sliding is allowed, but runners that are hit in the head during the process of a slide will be called out (if that is the result of the play) Runners are called out when: They leave the base prior to the ball being kicked. They don't have to kick any ball (no balls counted), but kickers may only attempt to kick two balls. The ball remains in play and such runners are liable to be put out while advancing. Beer and food can be purchased at The Rock Concession stands. . You may not slide or dive to avoid getting hit by a ball or get to a base. No glass allowed in the park. When two or more players occupy one base. They interfere with a defensive player who is attempting to make a play. If the kicked ball hits any part of the ceiling or light it will be an automatic out (you can hit the rafters). . Bunting is NOT allowed in Glow Kickball. No sliding allowed. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SLIDING OR DIVING ALLOWED. Kickball is a great game that helps to promote and build cooperation amongst its players. . Kickball Rules. There is no "swinging strike" in kickball. No metalcleats of any kind are allowed. . Pitcher must pitch within 12 feet of pitching strip. There is NO ALCOHOL allowed in the gym or in the . Each team will have a minimum of 4 female and no more than 7 male players in the field of play for a total of 11 players in the field. League play: Tuesdays and Thursdays; All game times rotate between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM from week to week. Sweet league t-shirt, and season champ trophies. 2. Any sliding into a base to break up a double play, or any intentional (in the eyes of the umpire) interference with the defensive player, the runner and the batter will be called out. A player who slides at first base shall be called out. Dive-backs to a base are allowed. - Mercy Rule: Max 5 runs can be scored, per inning, per team. Played like baseball, the object is to score more runs than the opposing team. A player who was leading the base prior to the hit shall be called out. If any fielded ball makes first contact with the baserunner on any part of the head or neck while the baserunner is not diving, sliding, ducking, or otherwise evading the ball, the baserunner is awarded the base to which he or she was running, but the rest of the play is live. A standard game consists of two-25 minute halves (50-minute totals). There is NO ALCOHOL allowed in the gym or in the . A runner off base when the ball is kicked is out. Athletic shoes are required. Runners should run as fast as possible past/through the bag while avoiding contact. Shoes must be made of a soft, pliable sole. . 6. You can definitely still dodge and jump to avoid the ball being thrown at you. There is no roster maximum per team. There is no maximum number of women allowed on the field/in your line-up. 10H. A legal roll must be OF MODERATE SPEED (any rolled ball of excess speed will be a re . . As per Kickball rules, only one player can hold the base at a time. Played like baseball, the goal is to score more runs than the opposing team. In addition to head first sliding, if a player dives for a base head first they will also be called out. - Runners must be touching the base until the ball is kicked. In fact, there would be lots of confusion and disorderliness in the field. Two fouls with two strikes, the kicker is out. KICKBALL RULES Only captains can discuss a rule with the umpire and no judgment calls will be discussed. Any equipment in question should be brought to the attention of the umpire. Both feet first and head first sliding are allowed in all divisions. 11. Teams will pitch to their own players. Field: (Adults) 70-foot base paths & 50 feet to pitchers rubber. A count of four fouls constitutes an out. . - Runners must be touching the base until the ball is kicked. A count of four fouls constitutes an out. Some of the common things include Frisbees, t-shirts, and rocks. Kickers Are Allowed 3 Fouls Before Being An Automatic Out; The 4th Foul Is An Out. Because we are there to have fun and meet new people, teams will pitch to their own team to ensure balls are put into play. Registration Includes. If there are 12 players and only 3 of them are girls, two girls must kick twice. There will be a halftime game each week for teams to participate in. Sliding is ALLOWED . Steven Betsch & Jackson Lane 3 Day Block Plan Kickball Grade Level: High School Students: 18 Time: 8:00-8:50 Unit Focus: Running . Coed Kickball - Fall 2021 Champs. Running. bat back to back an out must be taken. A kick landing in bounds, but traveling out of bounds on its own before reaching first or third base. Kicking Rules: a. No sliding allowed. 3. An ineligible player is - The base runner must use the safety base to score at home plate. The rules for game cancellation are defined by the parks in which we play. The Grand Poobah of All Things Kickball, Larry Betz www.lrkickball.com--Thegrandpoo@yahoo.com--501-563-1244 There have been some minor rules clarifications and changes to the way disputes are handled and the selection process at Kickball Khaos for the Fall 2017 season. RecSports Mixed Kickball Rules Sliding/Base-running Feet-first sliding will be allowed, but head-first sliding is prohibited. This includes both feet-first and head-first slides. Same rules as kickball, but any amount of students are allowed on a base at any time. Ball Kickers . Sign up with a friend or come out and meet new ones! 11B. If both teams are missing the same amount of male/female players. Charging - the pitcher may follow their pitch to the plate at their own caution. Substitutions: Players from other kickball teams are allowed to sub for teams who are shorthanded, but only up to 10 players total OR the number of players that brings the team to a legal roster number- and gender-wise. Kickball Rules . If there are only 2 male/female players playing they will take an automatic two out anywhere in the batting lineup. This game is quick and easy to set-up, and the rules for the game are almost exactly like baseball. Slip and slides will act as your base paths, and each base will be a kiddie pool filled with water. (Any in-bounds ball touched by a fielder is A kick landing in bounds, but traveling out of bounds on its own before reaching first or third base. The standard lineup is 6 males & 4 females. shoulders while the runner is off the base. Since fielders are allowed to throw the ball from the chest down, if a runner is struck in the head with the ball while sliding, it will be ruled as a fair play, unless the umpire feels the throw was intentionally aimed at the players head. There are 3 outs each inning, and 6 innings played or a maximum of 50 minutes. Teams are allowed to have a maximum of 10 players on the field, with a minimum of 4 females on the field at any given time. CAPTAIN'S BASIC RULES KICKBALL (REGULAR) Rule #1: Don't be a D-Bag!!! NO SLIDING WILL BE ALLOWED. A Co-Rec team will consist with either a 5:5, 5:4, or 4:4 ratio between sexes 4. There is a risk of injuries both serious and minor associated with participation in Little Rock Kickball Association. Kicking No two males may kick in a row. Any excessive disagreements will result in an ejection from the game and/or league if deemed necessary by SM staff. 3. 11. (THERE ARE NO POSITION REQUIREMENTS of any players, i.e. Kickball Bases. - No sliding or diving while running the bases. In order to score students must run through all bases twice . Kickball is a simple game consisting of two teams, 10 fielders, 6 innings, 2 base coaches (if desired) a. 4. . Changes are in RED. Any sliding into a base to break up a double play, or any intentional (in the eyes of the city offical) interference with the defensive player, the runner and the kicker will be called out. Sliding or diving will result in an out. This game is a P.E. The runner may take off once the ball has been contacted by the kicker. This includes both feet-first and head-first slides. You can make an out in 5 ways: 1) any kicked ball (fair or foul) that is caught in the air), 2) a force out - the ball beats the runner to a base they are forced to run to, 3) a runner hit by the ball (whether thrown or kicked) or who touches the ball when not on base, 4) three strikes or 5) a runner is off his/her base when the ball is kicked classic and is engaging for all who play! . There are 3 outs each inning, and 6 innings played or a maximum of 50 minutes. 10H. The official kickball is the red WAKA Logo Kickball. The catcher or kicker is not allowed to cross home plate until the ball is contacted. Beer and food can be purchased at The Rock Concession stands. the pitchers mound until the ball is kicked. If you have a noodle arm and have no hope of gunning out that jackass sliding into home, throw the ball to the pitcher. XI. A chance to make new friends, and reconnect with old ones. 2. The only exception to the rule is an all woman team. A player may not sign more than one roster. There is no infield fly rule; the runner may commit when the ball is touched by a fielder, regardless of whether or not it was caught. 10. If they mess up twice, they're out. Each team captain must also fill out a line-up card reflecting their kicking order for each game. They ARE NOT your verbal punching bag after a bad day at the office. Once they are replaced, that player shall not be allowed to return to the game. Kickball Kickball, also known as soccer-base or soccer-baseball, was invented in the United States around 1942. If a game is called due to weather and less than 3 complete innings have been played, the game is canceled and will be rescheduled (and replayed starting at 0-0, top of the 1st). . Adult Kickball League RulesAdult Kickball League Rules Games will consist of 7 innings of play or a time limit of 50 minutes. Sliding at first base is illegal. Without a base, you wouldn't know where to stand or stop. This means players are given one do-over. A foul is: a. There is no sliding, pegging, intentional collisions, or leading off. Sliding: Sliding, though legal, is not recommended and should only be used to avoid a collision. No head first sliding is allowed. In order to receive post-game discounts at sponsor bars/restaurants you must wear your shirt. If a fielder intentionally drops the ball to execute a double play the umpire will Neither leading off base, nor stealing a base is allowed. Kicking order shall alternate sexes. No change to the roster is allowed after mid-season, except in the case of an injury. When the runner goes beyond the 2 nd and 3 rd bases in a attempt to reach there as fast as possible. Co-Ed Kickball Rules. A foul is: a. No inning will be started after 50 minutes from starting time. If the female batting twice is on base and her turn comes up to bat, she is entitled to one courtesy runner (the last female out). Kickball is a simple game consisting of two teams, 10 fielders, 6 innings, 2 base coaches (if desired) a. It's a scene straight out of a suburban neighborhood of many childhoods: A wide, tree-lined street filled with century-old houses, surrounded by neatly manicured lawns - and kids. All kicks must occur at or behind home plate. b. Umpires have jurisdiction over play and may: -Call a time out -Call off a game due to weather or other cause at the umpire's discretion -Penalize a player, including game ejection, for any . 11B. . 3. All rostered players playing in the game must kick. Head first sliding is ALLOWED. There is no stealing or leading off the base. A player may not leave a base until the ball is kicked. Sliding at first base is illegal. After any live ball play once the ball returns to the pitcher's mound the play is dead. There may be one more player of either gender on the playing field at one time (if only seven players are present). . Substitutions: Players from other kickball teams are allowed to sub for teams who are shorthanded, but only up to 10 players total OR the number of players that brings the team to a legal roster number- and gender-wise. . Both feet must be on or behind the kicking line at the time the ball is kicked. 9. Spring 2022 season new team registration: January 31, 2022 to February 23, 2022. 6-8 weeks of games, tomfoolery & a playoff tournament. Runners should run as fast as possible past/through the bag while avoiding contact. A spot on a team, in the sport league of your choice. 2. Any sliding into a base to break up a double play, or any intentional (in the eyes of the official) interference with the defensive player, the runner and the batter will be called out. Any equipment deemed by the Umpire, as a performance enhancement must be removed. A player arriving late may be inserted at the bottom of the order even if you have kicked around one or more times. The slow pace, slow pitches and rules designed to minimize injuries (which include no sliding and the ability to run through all bases) made the game less intimidating and more team and relationship focused. Lots of kids - running, giggling and laughing, engaged in a simple game of kickball as some parents watch from the curb or front porch and others join in the fun. No head shots unless the runner is sliding and the headshot is not intentional) Categories. If there are no substitute players available, the injured player may be removed from the kicking order without resulting in an out in the line-up. Instead of hitting a baseball with a bat, you will use a red ball and kick it. They weren't allowed to play soccer or kickball or baseball out . OVERTHROW RULE When the ball is overthrown into foul territory, every base runner may advance at their own risk. 5. Both feet first and head first sliding are allowed in all divisions. 2. . Fouls 11A. No steel-cleated shoes allowed. 8. Sliding is allowed. In addition to head first sliding, if a player dives for a base head first they will also be called out. Inning run limit rule: There will be a 7 run limit per inning through innings 1-4. BALL IN/OUT OF PLAY 1. 9. A runner may advance once the ball is kicked. 10 fielders. As per Kickball regulations, the runner has to run in straight direction from one base to the other. There are no rules on who can play each position EXCEPT: if one team has 6 guys/4 girls, and the opposing team can't . 3. Maximum players allowed per roster is 18. No carry-ins allowed. Courtesy Runner: One courtesy runner shall be allowed per inning provided . The direction and style of running is at the discretion of the umpire and may change at any time. 5. there need not be 2 females in outfield and 2 in the infield). Sliding into base (intentionally) is an out Kickers may choose their pitch. 10.4. When there are 3 females, 1 must kick twice. If one team is short 5 girls at the beginning of the game, both teams are allowed up to 6 guys in the field for that game. However, females must bat in order in regards to other females. American World 1. The slide must be directed at the base with cleat studs down, and not at a fielder. 8. As soon as the pitcher has the ball, runners can no longer advance. The kicking lineup may not change once the game has started, unless an injury occurs. XI. 7 innings (if time allows). . The ball is out of play when it has wholly crossed the imaginary line of the backstop extending indefinitely down . There is no maximum number of players on a team roster or kicking lineup. The pitcher and fielders must stay behind the pitchers mound until the ball is kicked. Each kickball team will comprise of 12-15 kickball players. UMPIRES 1) The Rock will schedule an Umpire for each kickball game. 10.5. If the game play is called on account of weather or if there is an issue with fields and at least 3 innings have been completed, the game will not be rescheduled and the score will be final. - No sliding or diving while running the bases. If there is only one female/male, the team will take a forfeit. Spinning, bouncing, or fireballing are not allowed. A foul kick above the batter's head may be caught for an out. The catcher or kicker is not allowed to cross home plate until the ball is contacted. However, you are better off with buying some genuine kickball bases. RecSports Mixed Kickball Rules Sliding/Base-running Feet-first sliding will be allowed, but head-first sliding is prohibited. 6. UMPIRES 1) The Rock will schedule an Umpire for each kickball game. All players must wear shoes to participate. 7. Pitching speed for 10 inch kickball will be allowed at a higher speed than 13 inch kickball, however the ball speed . Sliding is allowed. Cleats are allowed on any field except Challenger Field. There may be a maximum of eleven (11) players, consisting of at least 4 females, on the field during the game. If a base runner advances in front of another runner or touches the runner . There is no infield fly rule in kickball. *There will be two playoff tournaments at the end of the season. NO METAL SPIKES ARE ALLOWED. Access to TONS of exclusives like; events, parties, giveaways, & trips. . 3. Play shall end when the pitcher has control of the ball within 10 feet of the pitcher's . 5. A team does not need to play someone at the catcher position unless they have 9 or more players. Play Stops When The Pitcher Regains Possession Of The Ball Within The Designated Pitchers Circle/Mound. 1 for kickball, that would be it. Here is a list of general rules/concepts central to gameplay, from team structure to other less discussed rules. No inning will be started after 50 minutes from starting time. A kick landing out of bounds; b. 12. There can never be more men than women in the field at any time. Official S3 Softball Rules. Coed Kickball - Fall 2021. Females may kick twice (while still in order relative to other females) to accommodate this rule. Sliding is allowed by the runner when approaching 2nd or 3rd base, and home plate. If one or more feet are in front of home plate at the time the ball is kicked, it is a strike and the kick is called back (if such a kick is caught on the fly, it is an out). Sliding or diving will result in an out. Sliding is allowed but not required. and since two runners are not allowed to stay on one base at one time, the runner who was on first to begin with is now bumper-carred by the advancing batter over to . Contact with an opponent could result in an ejection. 1. Kickballs will be provided. If there was Rule No. All kicks must be made by foot and must occur at or behind home plate. Feet first sliding is NOT ALLOWED . The strike zone is one foot above the ground and on both sides of home plate. There is no limit on the number of bases a runner may take. Any base runner sliding head-first will be called out. Fouls 11A. Advanced approval by the Athletic Supervisor is required for any change(s). In Middletown Township, games are played with 10 fielders, 6 innings, 2 base coaches, no head shots, one base on an overthrow (rule 10.07b), no ghost men, and no bunting, sliding or leading. View Kickball Lesson Plan.pdf from PHED 636 at Springfield College. League play: February 28, 2022 to April 28, 2022; Playoffs: May 4, 2022 to June 9, 2022 Therefore . 7. Equipment: Athletic shoes are required. No Called Balls or Strikes - for this event, there will be no called balls or strikes. 5. Any sliding into a base to break up a double play, or any intentional (in the eyes of the umpire) interference with the defensive player, the runner and kicker/runner will be called out. EQUIPMENT AND TEAM AREAS 1. League Directors will be there to assist in referring the kickball games, however if on the rare occasion that we do NOT have a staff member to officiate, games . TEAMS AND PLAYERS All players must be at least 21 years of age to participate, adequately and currently health-insured, and registered with NIS, including full completion of the registration process. The game will be called by the SM contact. Females can bat multiple times within the batting order to achieve the 3-1 ratio. 10. All judgment decisions are final. - Sliding is Not ALLOWED (you will be called out) No more than 3 males can bat in a row. There is no maximum number of players allowed on a kickball team roster; however players must be registered with Houston Sports & Social Club and must sign the Houston Sports & Social Club waiver to be able to participate. (Any in-bounds ball touched by a fielder is I say this having raised 3 sons (my youngest is 16) in this very same house. 5. Those relationships don't always save me from getting hit in the face with a kickball from time to time though! The risks may increase in activities involving physical contact, running, jumping or otherwise leaving one's feet, diving, sliding, or interaction with moving objects that are thrown or otherwise used in the sport. They weren't allowed to play soccer or kickball or baseball out there because it just wasn't considerate to my neighbors and I didn't want to risk damaging anybody's house or vehicle, including mine. Playoff brackets will be seeded based on your team's kickball standings and one determined by your flip cup standings.