Rookie Softball (6U) Girls

1. Games are 3 innings or ~60 minutes (whichever comes first)
2. Games are not scored & played with 11” dimpled softballs (machine softballs)
3. For fielding practice, 11” softballs are used
4. Bases will be set at 50’
5. Pitching machine will be used and set at approximately 36’ from home plate
6. The game is non-competitive and there are no outs.
7. During each inning, both teams shall bat their entire lineup
8. Batting: Each player should receive up to 5 ‘strikes’ from the pitching machine. A swing and miss or pitch within strike zone counts as a strike. If the player hits the ball into fair territory, they should run to first base. If no ‘hits’ during machine pitch, the player shall hit the ball of a tee and run to first base. Adherence to the 5 machine pitches is key to maximizing game experience for players, coaches, and parents.
9. Baserunning:
-All base running is 1 base at a time. There are no ‘extra base hits’. Only exception is the last batter who hits a home run’ and clears the bases to end the half inning.
10. No bunting, stealing, or tagging up.
11. Fielding: All players should play in the field. There is no catcher. Coaches should attempt to position players in actual positions (1B, SB, SS, 3B, Pitcher, and 4 outfielders). An additional pitcher can be added. Coaches should rotate players each inning and if needed, during the inning, to ensure all players get the opportunity to make a defensive play during the game. Defense should initially throw the ball to 1st base. As knowledge of game increases, coaches can introduce more advanced skills such as fielder’s choice and throwing ball hit to the outfield to the cutoff.
12. Coaches are encouraged to be on the field during game play to provide instruction.

Farm Softball (8U) Girls

1. Games are 6 innings max. No new innings start after 1 hour 30 minutes.
2. Games are not scored & played with 11” synthetic softballs
3. Bases are 60’. Pitching Distance is 30’.
4. Universal lineup must be used
5. 10 defensive players in the field (4 outfielders and 6 infielders including a catcher)
6. No walks, HBP, bunting, stealing, leading, tagging up, dropped third strike, or infield fly rule
7. Kid pitcher starts every AB and gets up to 6 pitches (7th permitted if 6th is fouled)
a. Balls and strikes called by a coach from behind the pitcher’s mound
8. Coach pitcher enters after (A) 4 balls (B) 6 total pitches or (C) batter HBP on fly.
9. Batter then receives up to 4 coach pitches to put ball in play.
10. A kid pitcher who hits 3 batters in one inning (on the fly) must be removed for that inning but may return in later innings.
11. Single awarded if batted ball hits coach pitcher. Runners advance only if forced.
12. Two defensive coaches permitted on the field during innings to provide instruction.
13. Outs can and should be made on batter/runners (removed from base if thrown out)
14. 4 runs scored maximum per inning
15. All runners may advance one extra base on overthrows to first base only.
16. Play stops when the ball is returned anywhere on the infield and timeout is called

Minor Softball (10U) Girls

1. Games are 6 innings max. No new innings start after 1 hour 50 minutes.
2. Games are scored & played with 11” softballs.
3. Bases are 60’. Pitching Distance is 35’.
4. Universal lineup must be used until playoffs
5. 10 defensive players in the field (4 outfielders and 6 infielders)
6. Stealing & leading permitted once pitch crosses home plate
a. Stealing of home never permitted (home must be earned)
7. Bunting is not permitted until game #7+
8. Tagging up is permitted
9. No infield fly rule
10. No dropped 3 rd strike
11. No continuation allowed
12. 5 runs scored maximum per inning
a. Exception: The last full inning is unlimited runs scored
13. Play stops when ball is returned to vicinity of pitcher at the pitcher’s circle.
14. Pitchers may pitch no more than 3 innings per game and 6 innings per week
15. Mercy Rule: 15 runs after 3 innings; 10 runs after 4 innings

Major Softball (12U) Girls

1. Games are 6 innings max. No new innings start after 1 hour 50 minutes.
2. Games are scored & played with 12” softballs.
3. Bases are 60’. Pitching Distance is 40’.
4. Universal lineup must be used until playoffs
5. 10 defensive players in the field (4 outfielders and 6 infielders)
6. Stealing (all bases) & leading permitted once pitch is released
7. Bunting is permitted
8. Tagging up is permitted
9. Infield fly rule is applied
10. Dropped 3 rd strike is in play
11. Continuation allowed
12. 5 runs scored maximum per inning
a. Exception: The last full inning is unlimited runs scored
13. Pitchers may pitch no more than 3 innings per game and 6 innings per week
14. Mercy Rule: 15 runs after 3 innings; 10 runs after 4 innings