Rookie Rules

1. Each player on the team shall go up to kick until all of the players on the team have kicked, in order to complete a half inning.
 

2. Each kicker/runner shall advance through the bases in proper order without liability of being “out”, regardless of plays made by the defensive team.
 

3. All players on a team roster present for the game shall be used defensively. Extra players should be spaced evenly throughout the infield area. No more than four players shall be on the 9-foot line. There will be no subs. If a player has to leave the field temporarily (as for a bathroom break) when the team is in the outfield, the game shall continue while she is gone and she will remain in the kicking order. However, when the team is up to kick, the game will be suspended until the player can return to the field or the team can take an out and continue. The team may play with as few as five players if necessary.

4. Since these are very young players and this division is intended to be a fun learning experience, there will be no “outs” and no “scoring” for the duration of the season. No standings will be kept for the entire season. This is intended to encourage the coaches to let all players “try-out” many playing positions during the season.

5. There shall be someone in the score box to keep up with the kicking order. 

6. There will be a one (1) hour time limit per game. If the time limit expires during an inning, that inning shall be completed before the game is ended. You will be lucky to get through two innings. Do NOT make the girls play more than their attention span will let them. Let them have fun.

7. The coach for the defensive team will pitch the ball to the kicker.

8. Players may advance only one (1) base at a time. 

9. Parents may assist the team (offensively) by being on the field near the bases to encourage players to advance from base to base but must not interfere with defensive plays. You should limit yourself to four parent assistants, one at each base, including home plate to reduce distractions on the field. 

10. Parents may assist the team (defensively) by being on the field to encourage players making defensive plays, but must not interfere with the kicker/runners. You should limit yourself to two parent assistants (including the coach pitching the ball) to reduce distractions on the field. They should be positioned behind the players on the 9-foot line.