Mustang Rules

  1. Bat your entire line-up regardless of the number of players for the opposing team.
  2. Players must change positions every two innings and may not replay the same position during a game. Attempt to play all players an equal amount of innings.
  3. Five run limit per inning - except for the last inning.
  4. Free substitution for the catchers during the game -one out or two.
  5. Stealing/Leads -
    • April - No leads runners may only leave the base after the ball crosses the plate.
    • May/June - Runners may take leads and may steal at any time.
  6. No balks - instruction only.
  7. A dropped 3rd strike is an out.
  8. Pitching
    • Pitchers may pitch up to 3 innings per game. If they pitch 3 innings they must have 40 hours rest before they pitch again. Pitchers may pitch up to 8 innings per week. A week is from Monday morning till Sunday evening. This is consistent with the PONY rule book.
    • To keep established pitcher/catcher combinations together – catchers are allowed to catch for three consecutive innings. All other players, exclusive of pitchers and catchers, should be rotated every two innings.