Ok guys, here is the grounder rule. Vote yes or no.
1. Any member of a team can now field a ground ball between the single line (pitcher) and the double line.
2. If a grounder is not fielded before it reaches the double line then it is automatically a double (runner on second for you who have been drinking).
3. A fielder can prevent the double by blocking the grounder (same as a bobble) before it reaches the double line. In this case it is a single.
4. If a grounder exits the field of play (foul) before the single line it is a foul. If it exits the field of play between the single and double lines it is a single.
5. To qualify as a grounder the ball must originally strike the ground before the single line (pitcher).
I personally believe rule number five is the most important because it prevents a really crappy fly single from turning into a double.
We have found that this speeds up the game due to increased scoring and outing opportunities. Teams who adapt score more runs and outs. Teams who do not adapt are no longer getting "nickel and dimed" to death, they are getting doubled to death.
Let me know what you guys think.
Weber.
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6 comments:
I don't know... this rule seems to be overly confusing and argued over during play. Which could potentially add to game time instead of taking away from it.
We had a good bit of teams show up with out ever playing this game last year. Should we really be adding rules that experienced teams are still working the kinks out of?
I'll wait to see more feedback from others before putting my vote in.
Web, you know more about this than anybody, so I'll trust your judgement. If you say it works, then you have my vote. Although I do have to agree with Ivy about the complexity of it.
We can simplify this rule. I have seen it play out and agree it will be difficult to teach a bunch of guys that have only played the wiffle once. However, the rule does have its merits. I propose the rule is played like this:
If the ball is hit fair and rolls on the ground ANY body can field this ball cleanly for an out until it hits the double line and then it is a single. So if a ground ball is not fielded cleanly it is a single no matter where it ends up. Just a thought. It takes all the judgment out of the call. The ball must have momentum to be fielded much like the pitcher fielding rule. It will be judged just the same.
Dunbar
Much simpler explaination. I like the fair/foul part of the rule that Web explained, too. Kinda like in baseball if the ball goes beyond the 1st or 3rd base bags, it can roll out and not be ruled a foul.
I also propose that a ball cannot be fielded beyond the HR line. If someone hits a dinger, they should be rewarded.
We need more doubles the singles, it makes the game go faster
I like the leave the homers alone rule. They should be rewarded and it will produce more runs. Love seeing the great catches but this rule is a keeper in my book.
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