Monday, March 28, 2011

New Rules Review As Opening Day Approaches

You may recall that on December 10th last, the rules committee met and approved two new rules for the 2011 Wiffle Season. Actually, considering the quantities of beer consumed, some of you may be excused for not remembering. Anyway, for the refreshment of all, here are the new rules for the 2011 Whiff Championship Season:

1.  "Either Hoop!" By a close vote is was decided that the batter who successfully bats a foul ball through either basketball hoop shall be credited with a home run and four runs batted in (RBI). This is known as a Grand Slam on the Cheap. It does not matter how many runners are on base at the time of the feat. After such Grand Slam, the bases shall be considered empty, and the batter's time at bat is over. The pitcher shall be charged with a HR and four runs allowed. This is known as a Tough Break.

Either one: HR, 4 RBI
2.  Ground Out Line. A new line will be added to the "infield" that runs parallel to the brick wall at the same distance from the wall as the pitching rubber. Ground balls must be fielded by the pitcher in front of this line to count as an out. Batted ground balls passing this line will be recoded as a single. One point on this rule that is not clear is if extra defenders are allowed to be positioned between the Ground Out Line and the Doubles Line. Details.

Finally, since more and more players are adding the "Cebulash Pull" to their batting repertoire, I think it wise to review the ground rules regarding hits to the short right porch at Nance Bradds Field. Please study this field diagram:

Right Field Ground Rules
Fair fly falls striking the building on the fly are hits according to the following guide:
Red - single
Orange - Double
Green - Triple
Blue - Home Run

Purple - Foul Ball

Weather looks good for Saturday's Opening Day!!
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8 comments:

  1. Han-SooMarch 28, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Great graphics!

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  2. GlenMarch 28, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I'd like to propose some new rules:

    1. The first rule of Oakwood Whiffle and Ale club is you do not talk about Oakwood Whiffle and Ale Club.
    2. The second rule of Oakwood Whiffle and Ale club is, you DO NOT talk about Oakwood Whiffle and Ale club.
    3. If someone says stop, goes limp or taps out, the game is over.
    4. One game at a time.
    5. No gloves, no running
    6. Games will go on as long as they have to.
    7. If this is your first day at Oakwood Whiffle and Ale Club you have to play

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  3. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Rule 2 - pitcher only. Olde skool rules. I also believe, although it was never made official, that the single, double etc. lines, should remain slightly curved to be like a real park.

    Was Glen playfully quoting Grease? "The rules are, there are no rules!"

    commish

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  4. Matt LindsayMarch 28, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I have no idea what Glen was doing.

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  5. bmackintoshMarch 29, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    No glove? Damn!

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  6. glenMarch 29, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Sheesh! I'm taking my stuff back to Creem. Holla back when you guys come out of the cave.

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  7. bmackintoshMarch 29, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Are Glen and I the only ones who watched Fight Club?

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  8. Matt LindsayMarch 29, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Hopefully so.

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