B-GIRLS
Revisions approved by FHL Board on March 8, 2009 in bold italics.
1. Ages: 13, 14 & 15. Cannot be 16 before January 1.
2. Normal game time is 8:30 p.m.
3. Bases: 60 ft.
Pitching Distance: 40 ft.
Field dimensions: 84’ 10” from home plate to second base and first base to third base.
There will be an 8-ft radius circle around the pitchers mound (See general rules for explanation.)
4. Standard game will be no longer than 7 innings or or one hour and forty five minutes (1:45) unless there is a tie. If an inning ends prior to the time limit, next inning will be played in full. See Rule 42 in General Rules.
5. Three outs or five runs constitute an inning.
6. Player cannot leave base until ball leaves pitchers hand. If she does she is out.
7. Re-entry rule applies. (See general rules for explanation.)
8. Base runner can steal any base.
9. Batter can run on third strike if catcher drops ball and first base is not occupied. If there are two outs with first base occupied batter may run if catcher drops ball.
10. Infield fly rule applies.
11. Dead ball appeal applies. (See general rules for explanation.)
12. Each player will play two innings of defense. All players must be in the game by start of fourth (4th) inning and cannot come out until they have played two (2) consecutive innings. Failure to do so will result in an automatic out at the start of the next inning. All illegal players will be taken out of the game when noticed and correct players will be placed in their place on the field or in the line-up.
13. Double base rule applies.
14. If game is called due to bad weather conditions, it will be considered a completed game after one hour or four complete innings.. The final score is determined by reverting to the last completed inning. If the game is not complete or is tied, the game will be replayed from the start. The game shall be rescheduled per General Rule 6.
15. A 12” ASA approved fast pitch softball will be used.
16. There is no limit on the number of innings any one pitcher can pitch in a game. If pitcher leaves the game she may re-enter the game but cannot pitch.
17. Extra Hitter (EH)
The intent of the EH rule is to allow an additional player to participate in the game.
- The EH is optional, but if one is used, it must be made known prior to the start of the game and be listed on the scoring sheet in the regular batting order. If the EH is used, the EH must be used the entire game. If a team fails to complete the game with 10 batters due to an ejected player or injury, an automatic out is taken for any batters less than 10.
- If the EH is used, all 10 of the starting line-up must bat and any 9 of those 10 may play defense. Defensive positions may be changed, but the batting order must remain the same.
- The EH must begin playing defense no later than the start of the fourth inning and play a defensive position for at least two consecutive innings. The EH is then replaced by a member of the starting line-up. The starting EH may re-enter the EH position after playing two consecutive innings of defense.
18. Run rule. See General Rule 30.
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