Base Distance

55'

Pitching Distance

28'

Ball Size

11" soft

Batting

All

After 4 Balls

All season - Players pitch three balls; coaches pitch the remaining strikes.  Each pitch from a coach constitutes as a strike whether the batter swings or not.  Fouled pitches, regardless of the pitch count, and regardless of whether pitched by a player or coach, will apply to the pitch count, and are counted as strikes.  However, no third strike can be called on a foul ball.  Any pitch clearly thrown as a strike; and if the batter swings, will be a strike. There are no walks and out will count. Pitcher (player) must begin each pitch with both feet on the pitching rubber. Coaches can use their discretion as to where to pitch from. Strikeouts whether by player or coaches will retire the batter and the batter will not advance to first base. 

Bunting

No

Fielding Minimum

Pitching Limit

N/A

Pitching Limit with 3 games in week

N/A

Players on Field

All with no more than 7 on the infield dirt.

Stealing

No

Sliding

Yes, use descretion.

Runners may leave base when ball

is hit

Commit Line

Yes

Run on dropped 3rd Strike

N/A

Overthrow rule to any base

Runner may advance at risk one base beyond the base she was going to. Base runners cannot advance in the event of a second overthrow. The play is alive until the ball is controlled by an infielder, on the dirt, or in the fair territory. (Definition of overthrow: throw from infielder to a base).

Game Time Limit

Games are 90 minutes long. No new inning is to be started after 80 minutes, but the current inning must be completed.

Run Limit

Standing Kept

No

Umpires

The coach of the offensive team is positioned immediately behind the pitcher or the catcher and makes all ball/strike calls, as well as pitching remaining pitches .  From this position the coach may also direct the base runners. Offensive teams are allowed additional coaches in the field to help direct players. They should be stationed at the 1st and 3rd base lines.