C-GIRLS

2012 Revisions in bold italics.

NFHS Softball rules apply with the following exceptions:

1. READ GENERAL RULES AT FRONT OF BOOK.
2. Ages: 11, 12 & 13. Cannot be 14 before January 1.
3. Normal game time is 8:30 p.m.
4. Field dimensions:
1. Bases: 60 ft.
2. 84’ 10” from home plate to second base and first base to third base.
3. Pitching Distance: 40 ft.
4. There will be an 8-ft radius circle around the pitcher’s rubber (See general rules for explanation).
5. Standard game will be no longer than 6 innings or one hour and twenty five minutes (1:25) 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.
6. If game is called due to bad weather conditions, it will be considered a completed game after 45 minutes 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 4-D.
7. Three outs or six (6) runs constitute an inning.
8. Run rule.  See General Rule 4-V.
9. A 12” ASA or NFHS approvedfast pitch softball will be used.
10.  All players will be in the batting line-up at all times. Players are still required to enter the game to play defense at the time stated in their division rules.
11. 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. 
12.  Each player will play two innings of defense. All players must be in the game by start of third (3rd) 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.  Re-entry rule applies. (See general rules for explanation.)
14.  Offense
1. Player cannot leave the base until ball leaves pitcher’s hand. If she does she is out.
2. Base runner can steal any base.
3. 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.
4. Double base applies in this division. (See general rules for explanation.)
15.  Defense

• Infield fly rule applies in this age group.
  1.  Dead ball appeal applies. (See general rules for explanation.)
  2. 8 FT. RADIUS CIRCLE – Failure of base runner to immediately return to his/her base or proceed to the next base once the pitcher has the ball within the 8 foot radius of the pitcher’s plate will result in the base runner being declared out.
  3. Umpires shall issue one warning per pitchers for illegal pitches (as defined by NFHS softball rules).  Subsequent illegal pitch penalties shall be enforced per NFHS rules.

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