MIDGET GIRLS
2010 Revisions approved by FHL Board in bold italics.
1. Ages: 9 & 10. Cannot be 11 before January 1.
2. Normal game time is 6:45 p.m.
3. Bases: 60 ft.
Pitching Distance: 35 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 5 innings one hour and twenty five minutes (1:25) minutes 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.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.
7. Re-entry rule applies. (See general rules for explanation.)
8. Player cannot leave the base until ball leaves pitcher’s hand. If she does, she is out.
9. Cannot steal on overthrow back to pitcher (umpire’s judgment).
10. Runners starting at first or second base are entitled to advance or steal one base only per pitch. Runners starting at third base may not steal or advance home but are liable to be put out if they are off the base.
a) A runner attempting to advance beyond the one base they are entitled to advance or steal:
EFFECT: May be put out while between bases. A runner cannot be put out while in sole contact with the base.
b) After all play ceases and the ball is dead, if a runner occupies the base beyond the one the runner was entitle to advance or steal:
EFFECT: The runner will be returned to the correct base without liability to be put out.
c) If a batter strikes out and the ball is dropped by the catcher or touches the ground before reaching the catcher:
EFFECT: The batter is out and the ball is live.
d) A batter, who receives a base on balls, cannot advance past first base. If the batter/runner advanced further, once the ball becomes dead, return the batter/runner to first base.
e) Awarded bases will apply to all runners.
f) Runners can only score on: a batted ball, a base on balls, hit batter with the bases full or an awarded base.
11. Batter cannot run on third strike if catcher drops the ball.
12. No infield fly rule in this age group.
13. Dead ball appeal applies. (See general rules for explanation.)
14. If a ball is overthrown (on a batted ball) at any base, a base runner may advance no more than one base at her own risk. This rule was implemented to encourage teams to make plays on runners trying to steal second base.
15. 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.
16. 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 6.
17. Double base applies in this league. (See general rules for explanation.)
18. An 11” ASAapproved fast pitch softball will be used.
19. 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.
20. Ten (10) players may be on the field to play defense. (Four (4) outfield positions.)
21. There will be no walks. If pitcher pitches four balls to a batter the coach will enter the game, assuming the strike count, and pitch no more than three pitches. Third strike foul rule still applies. Example: If player has one (1) strike and four (4) balls – coach will pitch up to two (2) pitches.
With a two strike count, the batting team's coach pitcher will be allowed (2) two pitches, where batter will have the opportunity to take the first pitch, if the batter swings and misses batter is out, if batter takes 1st pitch, he must swing at 2nd pitch. If a foul ball happens on either pitch, third strike foul rule applies. Base runner may not steal any base while a coach is on the field pitching to a batter.
22. Run rule. See General Rule 30.
23. READ GENERAL RULES
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