GIRLS
SOFTBALL Rules |
NO STEEL CLEATS |
The bases will be placed sixty (60) feet apart and the pitching plate will be a distance of
forty (40) feet from the back point of home plate. |
The regulation softball is the yellow optic. (Size 12 RFP) |
Games will be seven (7) innings in duration. 4 ½ innings will be considered a complete game
in the event the game must be called. The losing team will be permitted to play out their
half of the inning. |
Ties: The "Kansas City TieBreaker" method will be used to break ties after 7 innings. |
A ten (10) run rule will be in effect after 4 ½ innings. The losing team will be permitted to
play out their half of the inning. |
One hour and 30 minute time limit, per game, last inning cannot start thereafter. |
Coach(s) & Umpire must agree on time restrictions before the first pitch. |
Mercy Rule: Once a team reaches a 5 runs per inning, change sides |
Teams will be permitted to play with a total of (9) players. |
Proper safety equipment must be provided as per rule book. Full Catcher's Safety gear,
including Facemask, Chest Protector and Shin Guards are Required. Jewelry may not be
worn by any player. NO STEEL CLEATS |
Ejection: One warning will be given to any player who throws her bat.
Upon a second occurrence, the player will be ejected. |
Extra Hitter: Plays (9), bat (10). |