Local Rules – Minor Softball

Unless otherwise specified below, all rules and regulations listed in the 2010 Softball Official Regulations and Playing Rules will be strictly followed.

Minor (Ages 9-10)

• A regulation game consists of six (6) innings. If a game is called due to conditions, it is a regulation game if four (4) innings have been completed (3 1/2 if home team is ahead). Official games that cannot be completed due to conditions may be completed at the discretion of the manager.
• The batting order will consist of all players present for the game. (Continuous batting.)
• All players must play a minimum of three (3) innings per game. This mandate is based on the following criteria:
     o 12 players (or less) on the roster
     o 6 inning games
• Infield fly rule will not apply.
• The offensive inning shall end when three (3) outs are reached, or when five (5) runs are scored during innings one (1) through five (5). Any subsequent innings have no limitations on the number of runs scored.
• Players will be permitted to steal bases during the second half of the season.
• Pitchers will follow 2010 Softball Official Regulations and Playing Rules. No walk rule: If a pitcher progresses to a four ball count, the pitcher steps aside and the adult pitcher from the batting team comes in to pitch. The count remains intact and the adult pitcher finishes the at bat with either a strike-out or a hit.