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

Game:

·        1 hour  (finish the inning) or 5 innings. Games CAN end in a tie (except end of season tournament)

·        Game can be played with 7 players. You DO NOT have to take an out if you have only 7 or 8 players.

·        6 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 10 runs after 4 innings.

·        11” ball will be used

Offense:

·        Teams bat their entire lineup and provide every player with a minimum of 1 complete inning in the field. Line up will never change

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 cannot adjust the batter by physical touch, only 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.

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