5x5x5 Info
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- A game consists of three (3) teams competing against each other in a five (5) inning, 45 outs game.
- Each team plays defense for two-thirds of an inning (9 outs) and shall bat five (5) times.
- An "Infield Team" and an "Outfield Team" play defense. While the "Batting Team" takes their turn at bat.
- All three (3) teams rotate positions for one cycle (9 outs) to complete one (1) inning.
- The winning team is the team that scores the most runs.
- Teams can have five (5) to seven (7) people in the lineup / batting order, but only five (5) in the field during defensive innings. There are unlimited defensive substitutions.
- Other than the three team format, normal BEESA and USSSA slow-pitch softball playing rules apply
(some exceptions below).
TEAM DESCRIPTIONS
- The "Infield Team": a five (5) person team that plays pitcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base & shortstop positions for three (3) outs in an inning.
- The "Outfield team": a five (5) person team that plays catcher & the 4 outfield positions for three (3) outs in an inning.
- The "Batting Team": a five (5) to seven (7) person team (with up to two (2) EH ‘extra hitters) team that bats until three (3) outs are recorded.
TEAM ROTATIONS
- Once the "Batting Team" completes their turn at bat, they assume the "Outfield Team" positions).
- The "Infield Team" then takes their turn at bat, while the "Outfield Team" assumes the “Infield Team” positions.
- Bat-Outfield-Infield-Bat rotation