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Hey all, There have been a few infractions on lineups in Week #1 and Week #2.  Several on the Board looked over the scorecards and noticed these teams using improper lineups:  AstroKitty, Weavers, Teller's, and Yellow Sub.  Some made errors in week #1, some in week #2, some in both.  Also, Slowride has used the Emergency Play Act (see Rules C.1.a.) once.  I know Teller's already rectified their lineup in time for week #2.  If your team is on the above list by mistake, my apologies.  It would help if scorekeepers noted which spots on the lineup were females.  I'm disclosing the team names because you will soon be able to view ALL scorecards on the website (as PDFs).  Here is the rule that is the source of some confusion: C.3. Kicking orders shall contain between 10 to 12 spots. Kicking orders with less than twelve spots must designate at least three spots exclusively for men and for women; orders with twelve spots must designate at least four spots. To accommodate for teams with more than twelve players, two players may share one spot in the order as long as both players kick at least once in the game.  If anyone has any questions about this rule (or others) please contact a Board member at your convenience. Other rule issues (spotted on the KVKL community forum): 1.  If a ball goes over the fence without contacting the ground, at any field with an outfield fence and in fair territory, that ball is a HOMERUN.  A nice play by Garrin for sure (kudos!).  His play then seems to nullify the validity of the ground rule double (J.3.). So, a player who bounces a kick over the fence essentially receives a two base penalty.  Why should that player then stop at 2nd base?  Nope, patently absurd.  To clarify, over the fence=HOMERUN.  If someone has an issue with the wording, I'm open to your suggestion.  Again, good on ya' Garrin! 2.  Yelling anything at a defender when they are trying to make a play on a ball constitutes, in my view, unsportsmanlike behavior.  I have no problem with officials calling that an out.  Problems: is it the kicker that yells, a runner that yells, or a bench player/supporter that yells?  Who then is out?  Obviously a caught ball regardless of who yells is an out.  However, officials are left to decide (Rule J.2.).  You may stop play, consider the circumstances and use your best judgement. 3.  Landscape interference (See rule 3.C.i. and ii.) may need to be clarified.  If I'm a defender, I'd pursue ANY ball (particularly a ball I had a chance to catch, even if it ricocheted off a tree or fence) with hopes I'd be rewarded an "out" call on a catch.  4.  As written, NO warning needs to be issued for a ref to call "encroachment."  It would be helpful if any  infielder/catcher/pitcher understood this rule (E.4.).  5.  Injured runner (see Rule C.6).  Captain's need to be in on ANY changes to the lineup during the game.  If a replacement runner is used, it seemingly shouldn't be a person who is already kicking in the lineup (unless they are splitting a spot).  I think the captains need to hammer this one out quickly and not hold up the game.  If a new player is used, he/she MUST field at least one inning.  Again, try and use your best judgment.  The rule mostly applies to that injured player's ability to kick again.  We'll work on this one as well. 6.  I believe the double kick rule is clear (Rule I.2.a.).  If the ball never touches the ground and is caught, double kick or not, it's a foul ball out.  I am in full agreement with Adam, Geoff, and Adrian on this one.   Lastly, please look for the KVKL green recycling containers at your game site.  We are losing many aluminum cans to trash bins.  I know this will take time and I appreciate your patience.  Thanks all! Deron