What is not allowed in Wiffle Ball?

If a ball is torn more than ¼ inch, it will be ruled illegal for play and will be removed from the game. Only the standard yellow Wiffle® Ball bat will be used for play. No tape will be allowed on the bats.

Are walks allowed in wiffle ball?

There are no unintentional walks (see Rule 11). Batters may strike out swinging (including fouls before the third strike). Batters may choose not to swing at any pitch (See Rule 8). One-handed batting will not be allowed for non-ADA players.

What is a foul in wiffle ball?

Foul tips count as a strike for the first two strikes only. A foul tip caught in back of the batters box does not count as an out. Fly balls caught in fair or foul territory. Ground balls caught while the ball is in motion, in fair territory. Bunting is not allowed and the batter cannot obtain a base on balls.

Is bunting allowed in wiffle ball?

All calls (fair/foul, out/safe, etc.) will be made by the defensive team. If teams cannot agree on a call, the supervisor shall be called in and a coin flip will be conducted to make the call. b. Bunting is not allowed in Wiffle Ball.

What are Wiffle Ball rules?

Five players may bat but only three are allowed to be in the field (ie: one pitcher, two fielders). Substitutions for fielders and batters can only be made in-between innings unless an injury occurs. Batting out of order is ruled as an out. Pitcher must face one complete batter before being replaced.

How to Play Wiffle Ball

Can you peg in wiffle ball?

1) The Peg Rule (hitting a runner with the ball at a reasonable speed to record an out) is always in effect. The only exception is for batters trying to advance from home to 1st base. Runners in between first and home cannot be pegged; however, they can be tagged.

Can you pitch overhand in wiffle ball?

Pitches can be overhand or underhand. 2. Batters/runners are put out using normal baseball/softball rules.

What is the 10 run rule?

If at the end of a regulation game one team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. NOTE: If the visiting team has a lead of fifteen (15) or ten (10) or more runs respectively, the home team must bat in its half of the inning.

How fast can you throw a Wiffle Ball?

It seems impossible that a wiffleball could be thrown over 35mph. Though that seems reasonable, it is not correct. The top tier wiffleball players pitch at an average speed of around 70mph. With the mound a short 49 feet away from the strike zone, that pitch seems a little more like 100mph.

How many Wiffle Ball pitches are there?

The Basic Grip: The grip for the following four pitches is always the same — a standard baseball fastball grip, with the index and middle finger over top and the thumb on bottom. The Wiffle ball has a hemispheric construction – one half has eight slots in it, the other half has no holes.

How far can you hit a Wiffle Ball?

How Far Can A Wiffle Ball Be Hit? As there are no professional wiffle ball leagues, the records on longest hit are a bit harder to verify. Normally, a hard-hit wiffle ball would fly around 75-90 feet. Wiffle Ball company, the largest manufacturer of wiffle balls, recommends home run distance to be set at 20-30 paces.

Why does a Wiffle Ball have slots in it?

Patented in 1957, the lightweight plastic Wiffle Ball comes with slots on one side to make it easier to throw curves and other pitches without putting undue stress on young arms.

What is a speed warning in Wiffle Ball?

If the opposing pitcher is suspected to be throwing too fast, a speed check can be requested. The Pitcher found to pitch over 44mph on 2 occasions (one warning and 1 other) will not be allowed to pitch for the remainder of the tournament. Any pitches clocked over the limit will be considered a ball.

Do you need a glove to play Wiffle Ball?

Only the standard yellow Wiffle® Ball bat will be used for play. No tape will be allowed on the bats. League officials have the right to inspect any bats being used and only they can declare if bat is legal/illegal for play. Baseball gloves are not permitted.

How big should a wiffle ball field be?

A) FIELD OF PLAY

1) The field dimensions shall be as follows: a) 35 feet between bases, 50 feet between home and second. b) Pitcher's mound will be 42 feet from home plate. c) The right and left field foul poles will be 95 feet from home plate, and straight away centerfield will be 105 feet.

How far is the fence in wiffle ball?

The distance from home plate to the outfield fence shall be 100 feet along the foul lines. The length of the outfield fence from foul line to foul line shall also be 100 feet. Prior to the Hometown Cup Finals, foul poles will not be utilized. All batted balls that clear the outfield fence shall be ruled home runs.

How long is a Wiffle ball bat?

Features: 32” bat in classic yellow. Regulation 9” circumference baseball.