Line-Sharing Rule

1. This rule applies only to teams with 14 or more players on the roster.

2. Teams set a batting order of at least 13 in which all age requirements are met. This is the batting

order which will follow the "rubber band" rules through the week.

3. A player not included in the established "rubber band" batting order may be paired with a player

of their same age group or younger, or with physical limitations.

4. VERY IMPORTANT: Line-sharing players are not necessarily paired with each other for every

Miscellaneous

1. Hidden ball tricks are not allowed.

2. Faking or "deaking" by a defensive player to make a baserunner alter his course or slide

unnecessarily is not allowed. If in the umpire's judgment this occurs, the baserunner and all

other current baserunners are awarded an extra base.

3. Beyond applying the tag to a baserunner, a "no-contact" rule, oversliding the base or taking out a

defensive player is not allowed. If the baserunner violates the "no-contact" rule, the umpire

may issue a warning or an ejection.

4. If the catcher is blocking the plate and does not have control of the ball, the baserunner may go

around the catcher and not touch home plate yet still be awarded the run if it was to avoid a

collision.

game. However, the "rubber banded" batting order must remain intact.

5. Managers must declare line-sharing players prior to the game, preferably a the home plate

meeting.

6. The INTENT of the rule is to keep older or injured players involved in the game. The rule is NOT

INTENDED to be exploited, abused, or manipulated as a ploy to gain an advantage.

Please conduct yourselves accordingly.