Diamond 1/2/3/4 Ground Rules
Outfield Area
• Dead ball territory along both sides of the field line shall be defined by a straight line from the end of the fence in foul territory to the last post of the outfield fence
– A fair batted ball that rolls across the out-of-play line shall result in a two-base award, per the Official Rules
– A fielder may not cross the out-of-play line to make a catch
– A fielder who touches a ball in play and carries it out of play may “complete” the catch in dead ball territory however, all runners would be awarded one base, per the Official Rules
– A fielder who carries a fair ball into dead ball territory and subsequently drops the ball shall result in a two-base award to the batter and all runners, per the Official Rules
Pee Wee Diamond Ground Rules
Outfield Area
• Dead ball territory along both sides of the field line shall be defined by a straight line from the end of the fence in foul territory
– A fair batted ball that rolls across the out-of-play line shall result in a two-base award, per the Official Rules
– A fielder may not cross the out-of-play line to make a catch
– A fielder who touches a ball in play and carries it out of play may “complete” the catch in dead ball territory however, all runners would be awarded one base, per the Official Rules
– A fielder who carries a fair ball into dead ball territory and subsequently drops the ball shall result in a two-base award to the batter and all runners, per the Official Rules
Bantam Diamond Ground Rules
Dugout Area
• The dugout out-of-play line on both sides shall consist of a diagonal line from to the extension of the backstop fence to the first post of the fence in foul territory