WBSC Softball World Cup Rules Introduction

WBSC垒球世界杯规则介绍

Tournament Structure 赛事结构

Qualification 参赛资格

Teams qualify through regional tournaments (e.g., Asia Cup, Americas Qualifier).

队伍需通过地区预选赛（如亚洲杯、美洲资格赛）获得参赛资格。

Format 赛制

Group stage followed by knockout rounds (quarterfinals, semifinals, finals).

分为小组赛和淘汰赛（1/4决赛、半决赛、决赛）。

Game Rules 比赛规则

Innings & Duration 局数与时长

7 innings per game. Extra innings apply if tied.

每场比赛 7局，平局时进入延长局。

A time limit (e.g., 90-120 minutes) may apply in group stages.

小组赛可能设 时间限制（如90-120分钟）。

Mercy Rule 提前结束规则

Game ends early if a team leads by 15+ runs after 3 innings or 10+ runs after 5 innings.

若一方领先 15分（3局后） 或 10分（5局后），比赛提前结束。

Designated Player (DP) 指定球员

Teams can use a DP (flex player) to bat without fielding.

队伍可使用 指定击球员（DP），只参与进攻不参与防守。

Scoring & Tiebreakers 得分与平局规则

Ranking Criteria 排名标准

Teams are ranked by win-loss record, then head-to-head, run differential, etc.

排名依据：胜负记录 > 直接交锋 > 净得分等。

Tiebreaker 延长局规则

Extra innings start with a runner on second base to encourage scoring.

延长局从 二垒有跑者 开始，以加快得分。

Equipment & Safety 装备与安全

Approved Gear 认证装备

Bats and balls must meet WBSC certification standards.

球棒和球需符合 WBSC认证标准。

Safety Rules 安全规则

Helmets mandatory for batters and base runners.

击球员和跑垒员必须佩戴头盔。

WBSC-Specific Rules WBSC特殊规则

Roster Size 阵容规模

Teams can register 15-20 players per tournament.

每队可注册 15-20名球员。

Pitch Speed Monitoring 投球速度监测

Fastpitch pitchers’ speeds are tracked for fairness.

快速垒球投手球速需被监测以确保公平。

Anti-Doping & Conduct 反兴奋剂与行为准则

Anti-Doping 反兴奋剂

Strict adherence to WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) rules.

严格遵守 世界反兴奋剂机构（WADA） 规定。

Code of Conduct 行为规范

Players/coaches must respect umpires and opponents.

球员/教练需尊重裁判和对手。