Our goal is to always allow teams to play a game that counts, even if they have to play at a disadvantage. The most likely cause of an invalid roster is not having enough female players to field a full “7 Males / 3 Females” defensive lineup. To make sure the game can be played, we have relaxed the rules and requirements for a valid roster to also accommodate 1 or 2 Females on the roster. Below are the scenarios that might come up with the number of players who arrive each game.
- 1 Female Defensive/Offensive Lineup
- 8 Males, 1 Female, Opponent as Catcher
- M-M-M-M-F-M-M-M-M-(Out)
- Max. 9 Players in the Lineup
- Additional Males can substitute in during the game
- 2 Female Defensive/Offensive Lineup
- 8 Males, 2 Females, Male as Catcher
- M-M-M-M-F-M-M-M-M-F
- Max. 10 Players in the Lineup
- Additional Males can substitute in during the game
- 3 Female Defensive/Offensive Lineup (Preferred Minimum Lineup)
- 7+ Males, 3 Females, Any Player as Catcher
- M-M-M-M-F-M-M-M-M-F-M-M-M-M-F
- Max. 15 Players in the Lineup
- 4+ Female Defensive/Offensive Lineup
- 6-7+ Males, 3-4+ Females, Any Player as Catcher
- M-M-M-M-F-M-M-F-M-M-F-M-M-M-F
- Max. 15 Players in the Lineup
A maximum of 10 defensive players are permitted on the field at any time. At least 4 of those players must be positioned in the Outfield Grass prior to the pitch.
No more than 4 Male Batters can hit in a row. This includes the end of the lineup, where the order wraps around back to the top of the lineup.
If a team has only 1 Female Player available, the other team may volunteer a Catcher who’s only responsibility is to return pitched balls to the pitcher.
If a team has only 2 Female Players available, a Male on their own team must play catcher.