The rules for baseball at the Tokyo Olympics were announced, and the "tie-break system" was adopted from the 10th extension, and a system was introduced in which the director can request verification of the judgment by replay video.
This was announced by the WBSC = World Baseball Softball Confederation.
There is no draw at the Tokyo Olympics, and after the 10th extension, the "tie-break system" will be adopted, and the attack will start from the no-out first base and second base.
And if there is any disagreement with the decision, the director can request verification with replay footage.
In addition, rules have been adopted to shorten the match time, with pitchers pitching intervals of 20 seconds or less when there are no runners, 30 seconds or less when managers and pitcher coaches take time to go to the mound, pitcher changes and innings. The change of offense and defense during that time is limited to 90 seconds.
For this reason, the clock is installed where it can be seen by athletes and benches.
The match will be a "cold game" when there is a 15-point difference after the 5th inning and a 10-point difference after the 7th inning, but it will not be applied in the final and the 3rd place playoff.
The balls used are "Mizuno" balls in professional baseball, but "SSK" balls headquartered in Osaka City are used at the Tokyo Olympics.
In addition, the designated hitter system will be adopted.