*These are local rules only. Tournament play rules could vary by tournament.

Game:

·        Up to 1 hour  (finish the inning) or 5 innings. Every player has had an opportunity to bat.

·        7 runs or 3 outs

·        In the case of rain a full game will be considered 3 innings. If the game must be rescheduled it will pick up exactly where left off.

·        Run rule is 15 runs after 3 innings or 8 runs after 4 innings.

·        11” ball will be used

Offense:

·        Bat dug-out.

Defense:

·        10 on field with free defensive substitution IF batting dugout (local rule only)

·        Players must remain behind the half-way marks until the ball has been hit

·        The pitcher must have at least one foot on the pitching rubber until the ball has been hit

Coaches:

·        2 offensive coaches (1 on each baseline)

·        First half of the season, 1 defensive coach can be out on the field to help with instruction. (until May 1^st)

·        Second half of the season, no defensive coaches in the field will be allowed, 1 defensive coach is allowed outside of the dugout (after May 1^st)

Field Chalking:

·        42’ pitching rubber

·        On-deck circles are 4 ft.

·        10’ semi-circle from back of plate

·        Half-way marks between all bases

Rules

·        Players must have helmets WITH facemasks, chin strap is optional

·        Only Official USA or USSSA stamped softball or stamped T-Ball bats may be used

·        The coach can adjust the batter by physical touch, or by verbal cues

·        3 strikes (swinging) (Max 3 swings)

·        Hitting the tee and not the ball is considered a strike

·        Hitting the tee and the ball is considered a foul ball if the ball does not proceed past the 10’ mark

·        Ball must leave the 10’ arc to be considered a fair ball

·        Pitcher must wear face protection

·        When lead runner is stopped that constitutes a dead ball. Lead runner must be stopped to stop immediate play.

·        Runners may not leave the bases until the ball has been hit

·        ½ the distance between bases enforced for all runners

·        1 base on overthrows to 1^st only

·        4 fielders MUST be behind the base line.

·        Coaches/Parents (with approved background checks and coach approval) may be on the field to instruct players during game.

·        OBUSIVE or OBSCENE LANGUAGE towards and UMPIRE, coach, player or another fan will NOT be tolerated. Coaches, keep your fans under control.