Girls Fast Pitch Gray Softball Rules:
Revised 4/1/09

1. When the coaches pitch, each player will be given a maximum of 7 pitches to hit the ball.
2. An inning will consist of 3 outs or 5 runs.  (There will be a 5 run limit per inning, with the exception of the last inning, where there will NOT be a run limit)
3. The hitting rotation will consist of the entire roster; the following game begins with the batter following the last out from the previous game (continuous rotation).
4. 10 players will play in the field per inning, each team may play as few as 8 in short handed.
5. Games will be 5 innings or 90 minute time limit, with no new inning starting after 80 minutes.
6. When the ball is returned to a defensive player in the infield, players must return to the base closest to them, either forward or back.  In general, don't take the extra base.
7. Coaches will be the umpires.  One coach from the offensive team each inning will have the final authority.  Any coach can make a call if they have a good view of the play.
8. 2 defensive coaches will be permitted on the field to assist and direct their team.
9. Player should rotate positions every two innings. Safety is the primary concern; therefore no one is required to play 1B or Catcher.  A player should not repeat a defensive position more than once per game, excluding 1B or Catcher.
10. Offensive coach will pitch.
11. Offensive coach pitching will assume lead umpire duties in gray league.
12.  Batters and base runners must wear helmets at all times.  All helmets must have a face mask
13. Regulation fast pitch softball bats must be used and must have the appropriate marking indicating so.
14. The gray league will use an 11" softie softball.
15. Game score will be kept, but no records or league standings will be kept.
16.  No pinch hitting unless injury in which case the next batter in the rotation will hit.
17. Catcher must wear all protective equipment.
18. All players much play 1 infield and 1 outfield position in each game.
19. Anyone throwing the bat will get a warning for the whole team after the first violation.  Anyone throwing a bat after the warning will be called out.
20. At coach's discretion, a player may be benched or suspended with approval from the league director.
21. A fielder may not block a base without possession of the ball.
22. Where a potential play may occur at a base, a runner has three options, she may: 1) return to previous base 2) slide, or 3) avoid the fielder. A runner may not make intentional contact with a fielder; result is an automatic out and possible ejection.
23. Stealing and leading off will not be permitted.
24. In case of bad weather, please check the website, www.firstfriendssports.com.  Should bad weather arrive during the game, players will be asked to wait in their car for 10-20 minutes to see if game can be continued.  If unable to continue, it will be up to the coach's and league director to see if the game will be rescheduled (depending on where the game was postponed).
25. Any rules not covered above will be the judgment of the League Director whose decisions are final.
 

Champion Series Points

1.         Three points will be deducted from the team total (30 pts. max.) for each player or 1 coach  that is absent from the pre-game team huddle times held 20 minutes before each Saturday game.  If all players are present, there will be a 3 point bonus.

2.         Five points will be awarded to each player or coach that can correctly write the selected verse for that day.  Three players or coach (15 pts.) will be selected at each Saturday game to write the verse.

3.         10 points will be awarded to each team for rotation sheets which should be turned in to Angie immediately after each game.  No late rotation sheets will be accepted for points.  Points will not be awarded if the rotation sheet is not accurate.

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