League Rules — Summer 2026

Overview

The Lake Wilborn Wiffleball League is a friendly, competitive league for the men of the neighborhood. Games are played on Saturdays. Good sportsmanship is expected at all times. Have fun.

Teams & Rosters

• Each team carries a minimum of 4 players and a maximum of 8.
• Every team must designate one team captain responsible for communicating with the commissioner and reporting scores.
• Rosters are locked after Week 2 of the regular season.
• Players may not play for more than one team in the same season.

Game Format

• Games are 7 innings, or 90 minutes — whichever comes first.
• Each half-inning ends after 3 outs.
• A run is scored when a baserunner crosses home plate before the third out.
• There are no walks. All pitches must be swung at or called strikes.
• A called strike zone is the width of home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders.
• Games tied after 7 innings end as a tie. No extra innings in the regular season.

Batting Rules

• Batting order must be set before the game and followed throughout.
• Bunting is not allowed.
• A foul ball on a 2-strike count is an out.
• Ghost runners may be used when fewer than 4 players are present. Agree on placement before the inning starts.

Pitching Rules

• Pitching distance is 42 feet from home plate.
• No bouncing the ball intentionally on the way to the plate.
• Each pitcher has a 5-run limit per inning. After 5 runs allowed in a single inning, a new pitcher must be brought in.
• One pitcher change per inning maximum.

Fielding Rules

• A minimum of 3 fielders is required to play. Games cannot begin with fewer than 3 active fielders per side.
• Fielders must remain behind the pitcher until the ball is hit.
• A batted ball caught on a fly — including off a fence or wall — is an out.
• There are no force-outs at first base. The fielder must tag the runner or the base path.

Scoring

• Final scores must be reported by a team captain via the league app within 24 hours of game completion.
• In the event of a disputed score, the commissioner's ruling is final.
• Run differential (runs scored minus runs allowed across all games) is used as a tiebreaker in the standings.

Playoffs

• The top 4 teams by regular season record advance to the playoffs.
• Tiebreaker order: wins → fewest losses → run differential → head-to-head record.
• Playoff format: Single-elimination semifinals and a championship game.
• Playoff games cannot end in a tie — extra innings will be played until a winner is determined.
• Playoff schedule will be announced by the commissioner at the conclusion of Week 10.

Code of Conduct

• Treat all players, captains, and neighbors with respect.
• Alcohol is permitted in moderation. Intoxicated players may be removed at the commissioner's discretion.
• Disputes should be resolved calmly. If unresolved, pause play and contact the commissioner.
• Intentional rule violations or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in suspension.
• Above all: this is a neighborhood league. Keep it fun.