Complete guidelines for gameplay, team conduct, and league operations featuring arc pitching and unlimited home runs
Maximum players on field: 10 players
Minimum players required: 8 players (missing 9th player = automatic out)
Batting lineup: All players present must bat (up to 15 players maximum)
No bunting allowed
No metal cleats allowed
No home run limit: Unlimited home runs per game
Pitching style: Arc pitch (3–10 feet arc)
Pitching distance: 46 feet from home plate
Illegal pitch: Results in a ball unless the batter swings
Pitchers must wear face masks (no exceptions)
Catchers should wear masks at all times
Ball Replacement Fee: If a team loses a game ball, a $10 replacement fee will apply.
Maximum: 10 players on the field at once
Minimum players to start: 8 players required — If fewer than 8 players, the game is a forfeit after 20 minutes
No home run limit: Unlimited home runs per game
Max runs per inning: 10 runs per inning—teams switch after reaching this limit
Rosters must be submitted by the registration deadline
Teams may resubmit rosters within the first 3 weeks to account for injuries
Each player's games will be recorded
After Week 3: Only players on the official roster may play
Rosters will be strictly enforced
Regular season: 7 innings or 1 hour and 5 minutes, whichever comes first
Official game: 5 full innings (or 4½ innings if the home team is ahead)
Extra innings: Allowed in playoffs if tied and time permits
Last inning: Will always be completed, regardless of time
15
run lead after 4 innings
12
run lead after 5 innings
10
run lead after 6 innings
If rain ends before 5 innings: Entire game will be replayed
If rain ends after 5th inning: Result stands based on last completed inning
Notifications: Players notified via text and social media at least 2 hours before game time
Games are played rain or shine unless conditions are hazardous. Please assume your game is ON unless notified otherwise.
Soccer goals or benches: If ball hits or enters, it is a ground-rule double. Players must raise hands to signal umpire.
Ball bounces over fence: Ground-rule double in fair territory
No leading off or stealing: Violations result in runner being called out
Base path rule: Runner who moves more than two steps out of base path is out
Fielder blocking: If fielder blocks base without possession, runner is safe (fielder's interference)
Retouch rule: Runner must notify umpire when retouching a base
Runner vs. Fielder contact: Runners must avoid contact with fielders attempting to field a hit. Contact with a coach is interference and results in an out. Malicious contact will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
Runner hit by ball: Runner hit with batted ball in fair territory is out (runner's interference)
Thrown balls: Ball thrown out of play awards runner the base they are advancing to
Equipment touch: Ball touching equipment left outside dugout advances runners one base
Orange Safety Bag
Runner uses this bag
White Bag
First baseman uses on force plays
Runner stepping on white bag = automatic out. First baseman stepping on orange bag on force play = runner safe.
Sliding is allowed at all bases
No head-first sliding at home plate or first base
Two courtesy runners per team (Must be last batted out)
3+ hours before: Contact Mellennial Sports
Less than 3 hours: Still contact immediately. If we notify the other team in time, no additional penalty.
No notification + other team arrives: Your team will be eliminated from the rest of the schedule
After a game has been played: No refunds will be issued
Before the season starts: You may be eligible for a refund upon consultation with management
Team rankings are determined using the following criteria, in order:
Example:
If the 3rd place team forfeits, teams will be reseeded. It would become 2nd place vs. 4th place, with the winner advancing to play the 1st place team in the championship.
No substitutes allowed during playoffs (except in case of injury)
Extra innings allowed if game is tied and time permits
Only players who participated in at least 3 games are eligible
All rules are subject to clarification by Mellennial Sports management
For questions or rule disputes, contact Mellennial Sports directly
Rules may be updated at the discretion of Mellennial Sports before the season
Have questions about the rules?
Contact Mellennial Sports