NOVICE GIRLS
2010 Revisions approved by FHL Board in bold italics.
1. Ages: 5 & 6. Cannot be 7 before
January 1.
2. Normal game time is 6:45 p.m.
3. Bases: 60 ft.
Pitching Distance 30 ft.
Field dimensions: 84’ 10” from home plate to second base and first base to third base.
4. There will be a 35-ft line from pitching rubber to coach’s boxes. No player can go in front of it until ball is hit. Exception: Infielders including the pitcher may cross the line prior to the ball being hit if the batter shows bunt.
5. There will be an infield line 5 ft. outside of base path. This will determine the infield and outfield. When the ball is hit into the outfield, the base runner may advance until the ball is returned to the chalked infield area and is in a defensive players possession and said defensive player is not attempting to make a play on a base runner, the ball is dead and runners may not advance to the next base unless they are completely past the 20-ft. hash mark between bases prior to the ball being declared dead. Runners that have not past the hash mark before dead ball was declared must return to their previous base.
6. There will be a 10-ft radious half circle for pitcher to stay in until the ball is hit.
7. Standard game will be no longer than 5 innings or one hour and fifteen minutes (1:15) 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.
8. Coach will pitch to their own team. Coaches must pitch from the rubber. Batter will get five pitches. If the player does not hit one he is out. Exception: if batter fouls off the 5th pitch, he is not out. A hit ball or strike out ends his turn at bat.
9. Three outs or five runs constitute an inning.
10. Player cannot leave base until ball crosses the plate or she is out. No stealing is allowed at any base.
11. 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. (Example: Batter/runner on 1st base can advance no farther than 2nd base on an overthrown ball at her own risk. If a fielder makes an attempt at a play at any base, the runner can advance no further than one base.)
12. Dead ball appeal applies. (See general rules for explanation.)
13. 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.
14. Double base applies in this league. (See general rules for explanation.)
15. Bunting is permitted. If bunt is shown, then the batter must attempt to bunt or pull the bat back. If the batter shows bunt and then swings he shall be called out.
16. Team must have a player in the pitcher and catcher positions if they are playing with less than 9 players.
17. An 11” ASA approved fast pitch softball will be used.
18. Every player will be in the line-up to bat during the complete game. Example: If a team has 13 players at the game, all 13 players will be in the batting line-up the entire game. Teams may play with ten (10) defensive players. This extra defensive player is optional. If used, this player must be placed in an outfield position. All players must be in the game to play defense by the start of the third (3rd) inning.
19. Bats marked T-Ball will be allowed.
20. Run rule. See General Rule 30.
21. READ GENERAL RULES
DIAGRAM OF DIAMOND IS ON THE BACK COVER.
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