Cane Creek Slow Pitch Softball Rules - Age 11U Division

Amendments to NSA Rulebook

1.     Game will be 6 innings or a time limit of 60 minutes.

2.    In the regular season, a game may end in a tie.

3.    During a tournament if game is tied at the end of regulation, then the “International Rule” will apply. The last batter from the last inning on each team will begin the extra inning on 2^nd base as game continues. Play will continue with the International Rule until a winner is declared.

4.    Teams may play with a minimum of 7 players with "no penalty outs".  Players may enter game late or leave game early with no penalty. 

5.    If a player arrives late to the game, that player must be added to the bottom of the batting order.

6.    All players will bat.

7.    The last pitch may be fouled until hit, missed, or no swing.

8.    A foul tip caught by the catcher will be considered “out” if the ball reaches a height over the batter’s head, at umpire’s discretion.

9.    Base runner cannot leave the base until the ball is hit; players are not allowed to steal bases. 

10.  All players will play the field.  

11.   There will be a limit of 1 homerun “out of the park/over the fence” per player per game.  Additional homeruns “out of the park/over the fence” by the same player will result in a double - with base runners advancing 2 bases.

12.  There will be no infield fly rule

13.  Defense must stay behind the 1^st & 3^rd baseline hash marks until ball is hit

14.  Player in Pitching position must have at least 1 foot inside pitching circle.

15.  The player/pitcher must wear a face guard, and it is strongly suggested that she also wear shin guards

16.  Coach-Pitcher shall pitch the ball at a slow speed with an arch (must be as high as the batters head) from the 30-foot mark.

17.  If a ball hit by the batter hits the coach-pitcher, it is considered a dead ball and therefore no pitch

18.  Each team must play a catcher, in full catcher gear.  Helmet must have a face guard.

19.  Please refer to the "CBSA Cane Creek Park Rules - All Divisions" sheet for further rules and information