A little preparation keeps the game moving! This is one of the most frequently overlooked rules in WHSS, and those delays add up over the course of a game.
When it’s your turn to bat:
- If you are not ready to hit within 30 seconds, you will be assessed one strike.
- If you are still not ready after another 30 seconds, you will be assessed an additional strike and declared out.
- No pitches need to be thrown for these strikes to be called—the elapsed time alone is enough.
- Once the batter is declared out, the next batter in the lineup is up.
Keep track of the batting order and be ready when your turn comes. A little hustle between batters means more time playing and less time waiting!
Respect the call, respect the game!