Softball Rules

 

Must be at least 2 females on the field at all times

Softball Rules Official ASA rules will be used along with the following.

Captains/Managers/Coaches:

1. The captain shall assume the responsibility for the conduct of their players & fans.

2. There is a 15-minute grace period, after which games must be started.

3. Home team will be decided by coin flip during the regular season. In playoffs and championship the highest seed will be home team.

4. Team Captains are responsible for informing their own team of any changes.

5. In case of rain, the team captain will be called before hand if possible. If not only the Umpire can call off the game.

6. No alcohol is permitted on any field.

7. Profanity and Fighting will not be tolerated.

8. If someone's name is not on the roster or their money is not in, they can not play.

Game Time:

1. There are 10 players on the field, with an extra player in the outfield. The extra player cannot be used as an extra infielder.

2. Must play 2 girls on the field at all times, if you only have 1 you have to play with 9 players on the field & one out will be assessed within the first 10 batters of the lineup.

3. Minimum of 7 players in order to start game, one must be female.

4. There is a 15 run rule after the 5th inning, except during playoffs and championship.

5. Games will be 7 innings - 2 points for a win, 1 for a tie.

6. New inning cannot start 1:45 minutes after start of new game if there is another game after yours.

Batters:

1. There will be a continuous batting order up to 13 people.

2. If a batter has 2 strikes and fouls the ball, he is out. Girls get one extra foul.

3. No bunting.

4. All males start each at bat with a 1 ball / 1 strike count.

Pitchers:

1. A no-arc ball will be considered a "no pitch" & called a ball unless hit by the batter, swung at, missed or fouled off, in which case a strike is called.

2. Pitches will be slow pitch, 6-12ft arc.

Runners:

1. If base runner leaves the base before the ball is hit, they will be called out. This includes a swing and miss.

2. When a defensive player has the ball or is about to receive the ball, the runner must make every attempt to avoid contact with the defensive player covering or be declared out. Errant throws drawing defensive player into the path of the runner is not interference.

3. Courtesy Runners are allowed at the discretion of the opposing manager. The umpire will let you know who.