Pottstown Little League
Local Rules – Rookie Softball

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

Rookie (Ages 7-8)

• Continuous batting shall be used.
• Maximum of nine fielders.
• Infield fly rule will not apply.
• There will be no bunting.
• The offensive inning shall end when three (3) outs are reached, or when the team bats all of the way through the order. In the event the two teams have an unequal number of players, the number of batters permitted by either team in one inning shall be limited to the fewest number of players on either team. The batting order shall consist of all players present for a game.
• If the ball is thrown out of play, the runner shall only be permitted to advance one base.
• During the entire season, pitching shall be performed by an adult (coach or parent) A coach will pitch to his/her own team, and will remain in his/her position when a ball is batted. An adult pitcher must make every effort available to avoid interfering with the defensive play.

*A maximum of six (6) pitches will be delivered to each batter. There will be no walks. Adult pitcher must pitch from the rubber. Adult pitcher must release the ball underhand.

*If a sixth pitch to the batter is not hit, it will be recorded as a strikeout. If there is a foul on the sixth pitch, play will continue until a fair ball is hit or the batter is retired.