Catchers must wear a mask. Obvious excepts will occur in the tournament . If a team does not exercise the option before the game, it may not be used. The option may not be canceled once the game has started. Unlimited foul balls are permitted.
All batters begin with a one and one count.
Unlimited defensive substitutions are allowed. All players attending the game must bat. Only ten players may play the field at any one time, with no more than 6 players of one gender. Men and women must alternate in the batting order. ANY and all incidents will be an automatic out.