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General League Rules NO COLLISIONS In both mens' and co-ed softball, runners must avoid a collision with fielders or be automatically called out. Mens' Softball: If a runner does not slide into a bag and collides with the baseman, he is automatically out. Both teams will be given a warning. A second infraction during the game by any player will result in the immediate ejection of the offending runner from the game. As a reminder, runners in the basepath must avoid contact with a fielder making a play. Co-Ed: If a man runs into a woman fielder in such a manner, he is automatically ejected from the game without warning. Managers, please notify your players of this. Catchers should be instructed NOT to "block the plate" especially if there is no play at home base. This is recreational ball and we don't want to see anyone get hurt. However, if the runner coming home sees the catcher blocking the plate, the "no collision" rule still applies. Either slide or run to the side to avoid the catcher. Remember, most of the time the player behind the plate is one of the least experienced players on the field and might not know the difference. Managers should teach them how to properly stand to the side of the plate and make the tag. NO METAL SPIKES As a reminder there are to be NO metal spikes used in ANY Amherst Softball games - mens or co-ed. Any offending player found on the field in metal spikes will be ejected from the game without warning. FIGHTING Due to the death of a softball player at a game in Rochester, we want to take a moment to remind everyone of our policy about fighting during or after games in our league. There is to be ABSOLUTELY NO FIGHTING before, during, or after games. ANY player(s) caught fighting will receive a LIFETIME BAN from the Amherst Softball League. NO EXCEPTIONS. Furthermore, umpires have been instructed to give one warning to any players who are verbally arguing with other players. After that one warning, if arguing continues, said player(s) will be ejected from the game. Other League Rules
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