PRATICE SCHEDULE
GAME SCHEDULE
6U LEAGUE RULES
Ball: 10 inch ball will be used, League will provide game balls.
​Innings/Time Limits: There will be a 60-minute time limit with no new innings beginning after the 55 minutes.
Game can end in tie.
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​Runs per inning: A maximum of 5 runs can be scored per inning for each team.
​You must stop the lead runner or get the ball back to pitchers in the pitching circle (The umpire will call time).
Coaches must coach their girls to throw the ball and not run the ball the ball consistently. The first two games they will be reminded to throw ball, any incident after that the base will be awarded to the runner if the ball is being ran and not thrown. (We want to encourage teamwork, and developing throwing/catching skills)
​The defensive team must have a min of 5 players and a max of 10 players on the field. No outs taken if there are at least 8 players.
Catcher must wear a helmet with a face mask while catching.
The batter will be allowed 5 swings total. IF the batter misses the ball it will be counted a swing. If the ball goes foul, or the ball does not go over the 10 foot Tee arc, this will be considered a swing. If first three swings are strikes batter may use tee for 2 remaining balls.
Bunting is NOT allowed.
All batters must wear helmets with a facemask and chin strap.
There is NO infield fly rule.
​Pitcher must rotate out after 2 consecutive innings and cannot re enter game as pitcher for the remainder of game.
​A runner may not leave a base until the ball is hit.
Home runs are allowed if not stopped by overthrow rule.
​Overthrow rule : A runner can only advance one base on an overthrown ball at any base.
(Example: Batter hits ball, there is already a runner on 1st, Batter runs towards 1st as pitcher throws ball to 1st baseman, 1st baseman misses ball. Batter/now runner may continue to 2nd base and must stop there. The runner that was already on 1st may advance to 3rd base, and must stop there.)
​NO stealing is allowed.
​Time will be called when a defensive player has possession of the ball in advance of the lead runner or the ball is returned to the pitcher with at least one foot inside the pitcher’s circle. If a runner is more than halfway to the next base when time is called, the runner is awarded the next base.
​There is NO look back rule.
​Additional Coaches: In addition to base coaches, other coaches are allowed on the field of play
​The “Tee Coach” may provide assistance to the batter prior to the Umpire placing the ball on the Tee. Thereafter the coach must not assist the batter/runners vocally or with hand gestures. The “Tee Coach” will then be responsible for removing the Tee and bat from baseline.
​One coach will be allowed to stand in the on-deck circle while on defense. No other defensive coach will be allowed on the field.
​Runs scored would not count:
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When the third out is a force out.
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When the third out is a batted ball in flight that is caught or prevented from being caught by interference.
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If a base running infraction were the third out, runs scored by the following runner(s) would not count
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When a runner crosses home plate after a preceding runner is declared the third out for a base running infraction.
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With two outs, if the base missed were the first to which the batter or runner was forced to advance, no runs would score.
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**Protests may only involve the interpretation of a rule.**
Prior to the start of all games, the home team shall be decided by a coin toss.
​End of season tournament TBD, will begin week following conclusion of season. Will be double elimination format based on season standing.
GENERAL LEAGUE RULES
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Game Forfeiture: An Official forfeiture will take place if a team has less than 8 players at game time. However, the league still encourages a practice game to take place. If you need a girl to fill in, they must be registered girls within the league. Coach may not choose who the fill in is, that will be left up to the board members and the coach of the team from which the fill in player comes from.
Early Departure: All early departures by players before the game is officially over must be brought to the attention of the opposing coach and the official scorekeeper. No out will take place for the player leaving if due to an injury.
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Substitution/batting: All players must bat and in batting order. Free substitutions may be made in the field only.
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Equipment:
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Gloves/Mitts: All players must have a glove. Mitts may only be used by the catcher and 1st baseman. Pitcher shall only use a solid-colored glove while pitching (does not include eyelets, lacing or patch on the back of glove).
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Helmets: All helmets must have chin strap and face mask.
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Bats: Are to be USSSA approved.
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Facemasks: strongly encouraged for all players on field but required for infield (6u, 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u)
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Playing Field: All team members, including coaches, team representatives, and players will remain inside the playing field during the course of the game. (Exceptions: warming up and restroom breaks with permission of the coach)
Book Keeping: Official books will be kept by the home team.
Softball type: See USSSA Rule book.
Ejection: The coach is responsible to encourage and deescalate parents in the stands. If parent is ejected from the game, then the Head coach is ejected also.