From 90e90f83736c11d95298293c14af38854c84b4a1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anthony Correa Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 08:44:53 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] better specify base size --- docs/02-policy.md | 2 +- docs/03-playing-rules.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/02-policy.md b/docs/02-policy.md index e32e54f..5d2a660 100644 --- a/docs/02-policy.md +++ b/docs/02-policy.md @@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ Unless otherwise supplied, the home team must supply two (2) and the visitors on All bats must be wood or BBCOR certified. Use of an illegal bat shall be subject to the Major League rules that govern this area. #### Bases, home plate, and pitching rubber -All teams are expected to have a set of bases, a home plate, and a pitching rubber. These items shall conform to Major League Baseball specifications. Items conforming to 2022 specifications shall also be considered legal. +All teams are expected to have a set of bases, a home plate, and a pitching rubber. These items shall conform to applicable Playing Rules. The host team for the field shall be responsible for accurately setting up the bases, and if necessary, home plate and the pitching rubber. In the event neither team is host of the field, the home team shall have this responsibility. Should the responsible team fail to have these necessities by the start of the game, they will lose by forfeit. The visiting team may lend the equipment, although they are not required to do so. diff --git a/docs/03-playing-rules.md b/docs/03-playing-rules.md index 24391a1..09192e4 100644 --- a/docs/03-playing-rules.md +++ b/docs/03-playing-rules.md @@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ These rules shall *not* incorporate the following rules of Major League Baseball - Rule(s) requiring that pitchers must face at least three batters. - Rule(s) specifying time limits on pitchers and batters. - Rule(s) limiting pitcher disengagements (i.e. pick-offs). +- Rule(s) enlarging bases from 15 inches square to 18 inches square. Either base size is acceptable as long as each base used in the game are the same size. - Any rule requiring specialized equipment or trained personnel, such as replay review. ## Pre-Game Meeting