Tagging out A fielder must touch a runner to tag him out, either with the ball or his glove when the ball is in. He cannot tag the runner with his glove but has the ball in his other hand. Sportsmanship Umpires make the decisions and can disqualify anybody for good reason. Players do not argue balls or strikes. Schedule can be cancelled due to extreme circumstances with permission from the Sports Office. 4. Game duration - Game time is forfeit time. The game shall be one hour long. The official time is based on the umpire's watch. Umpires will announce the last batter. No game will last longer than 7 innings or one hour. As a player, you have to choose the right kind of bat that will be easy for you to swing. When you are assigned as the batter, you will need a batting helmet that will as serve as your head s protection. The pitcher can execute a very fast throw that can cause injury on your head and the helmet can prevent any accidental hits. Batting - To avoid any injury, players must stay clear of players who may be swinging bats. A player planning to swing must check all around him or her to make sure that no one is in jeopardy of being hit. Players should never stand behind a batter since it is possible for bats to be released in the follow through swing. If the ball is going to hit the ground, don t forget to run to it. Use your two hands to catch a bouncing ball. You can use just one hand if the ball is rolling slowly. 8. Rehearse your double plays. This will train you to use your hands and feet properly while playing baseball. Focus on moving the ball from the glove to your throwing hand. Going from home to fist base is called a single, going from home to the second base is called a double and making it to the third base without stopping is a triple. A homerun is making it safely around all the bases back to home without stopping. The players There are nine players per team. They are, namely, the pitcher, the catcher, the first baseman, the second baseman, the third baseman, the short stop, the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder.