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

Game:

·       1 hour 30 mins (finish the inning) or 6 innings hour. 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 (Tournament play does not have a run rule limit)

·       In the case of rain a full game will be considered 3 ½ or 4 innings. If the game must be rescheduled it will pick up exactly where left off.

·       Run rule is 15 runs after 2 ½ or 3 innings or 10 runs after 3 ½ or 4 innings.

·       12” 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:

·       9 on field, may start with 8

Coaches:

·       2 offensive coaches (1 on each baseline)

·       1 defensive coach is allowed outside of the dugout

Field Chalking:

·       40’ pitching rubber with 16’ circle

·       On-deck circles are 4 ft.

Rules

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

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

·       Infield fly rule is in effect

·       3 strikes

·       A base runner is allowed to steal but is out for leaving the base before the ball has left the pitchers hand.

·       Runner CAN steal home

·       Drop 3^rd strike is in effect

·       Ball in circle with possession or when lead runner is stopped constitutes a dead ball

·       No overthrow rule

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