11-12 Softball Local League Playing Rules Offense: All players will be in the batting order; this will not change during the game. 5 Run Limit per inning After three outs or 5 runs are recorded, the order will resume with the next batter in order. Each batter must wear a protective helmet when batting and while on base. If a runner leaves the base before the ball leaves the pitchers hand, the runner is out. Ball is dead. No advancing. Runners may steal or advance on pass or throw away balls at any time. A batter shall not be called out on fouled tip third strike if not caught. Three strikes is an out even if the ball is dropped. No advancement to 1 st base.
Defense: 10 players on defense with 4 outfielders. (All players must play 3 defensive outs.) Free Substitution. The catcher must wear full catchers gear. A pitcher can pitch any style. Windmill, Modified, Underhand flat pitch. The objective here is to get the ball over the plate so the batters have a chance to hit and to minimize walks. Any pitcher may return to mound 1 time in the same game. A pitcher may not pitch in more than 3 games in the same day.
General Rules: Six innings or 80 minutes time limit for (2) games. (2) hours for Single games. Infield fly rule does apply. Courtesy runner for the catcher only. Last out made.