[Owen]

We are a newly formed slow pitch, rec level team. As we've been trying to get everything organized, we just realized that the rulebook must be purchased (we thought it would be available to read on the internet). With our first game coming up this Wednesday, we are scrambling to get at least a basic set of rules under our belt so that we can play with some effectiveness. We've read the amendments to the rulebook, but don't know the basics. Can anyone help us to get us through our first game?

Batting: how does the count work. I've read that we start at 1-1 and there was mention of a 4 strike rule?
Pitching: What are the rules in terms of min/max arc? What constitutes a legal pitch?
Substitutions: What are the basic rules for substitutions? Once a player is substituted, can they return in another inning? Is there a max number of substitutions if they can return?

Are there anymore "basics" that we should know to get us through the first game?

Thanks everyone for your help and patience!