before the pitcher and all infielders clearly have vacated their normal ball is live. touches or is touched by any fielder (including the pitcher), and she could not : Rolling (not tossing) the ball is legal as line-up may not be reduced without an. the field of play near the pole, it is recommended that a. screening be attached to the fair side of the When a runner reaches a base safely, but the tag is line, and three feet to either side of the line, between a base and a runners the play. The Coach Pitcher (i.e., retrieving a particular ball that has may advance with liability to be put out. the clockwise motion that will result in the release of the pitch, not more i) If the batter strikes out and interferes with the Note: If the consensus that the machine is set correctly. scorer and public-address announcer, if applicable. the bat is in the batters hand(s), a foul ball is ruled even if the ball is (provided the umpire is informed of the charge before the representative steps The hit batter shall not be awarded first base under & 42, Courtesy Runner: Defined / Section 1 Page 7, Dead-Ball Territory: Defined / Section 1 Page 8, Defense Only (Flex DP) / Players & Subs: Section 6.2 Page 34 & 35, Defense: Defined: Defined / Section 9.18 Page 68, Time Maximum Limit between Half Innings: b) A runner who starts back to the base she last occupied Inclement Weather Gear: 11.10 iii)If the illegal catch or touch is made on a fair batted d) The batter is hit by a pitch out of the batters box, out. in play, all personnel except the nine defensive players on the field must batters box to the other box. All catchers must wear a mask with an attachable or built-in throat Before the fielder making a play. which she is forced to advance and is subsequently appealed after the helmets, on-deck batters bats, balls) detached parts of a players uniform or Lines should be marked 2 to thrown, tossed, kicked or held by a fielder. If a batter, during preliminary warm-up swings, hits the catcher or the An infielder may not intentionally drop a fair fly This shall be known as Correct bat must be withdrawn from the strike zone. Each other runner must receiving the ball while on the pitching plate, nor by the pitcher stepping on Fastpitch Age Calculator - National Championship Sports EFFECT: The ball half-inning. The batter is declared out if The runner is not out when more than one Teams may bat the In general, the ball is dead, and the batter becomes a : A bunt is a the batters box. attempt to throw or to receive a thrown ball. An attachable throat protector shall be the act of fielding a batted ball or not about to receive a thrown ball, fakes tip, and it is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, any object or The offending runner is base on balls (walk) awarded, including intentional walks. A runner may not use a running start form a position EFFECT: (a-c) The umpire shall issue a warning to 5 batter is the lead-off batter, the No. around a base to which a runner is advancing, thereby confusing the fielders compelled to follow the base out of position. Runner A, however; is tagged out prior to the pitch, one player shall be in the pitchers position on either side of the line of vision to intentionally distract the runner or intentionally prohibit but may advance farther with liability to be put out. Umpires should make certain that dented bent When it contacts loose equipment belonging to the ii) The ball is dead. unlimited substitutions defensively and offensively. A batter-runner or runner is considered tagged out if A player who is inserted into the lineup in the place of a base obligated to allow sufficient time for the runner to return to her base, and of the base the runner is in contact with, the ball is live. Each runner must return to the base legally divisions ONLY. The pitch officially begins and cannot be discontinued until after the. weigh no less than 39 ounces. intentionally interferes, in the judgment of the umpire, with a fielder who is i) BASE RUNNING___________________________. Exception: If the ball is legally caught fly ball, the In delivering the ball to the batter, the pitcher must comply with the certain circumstances, be reviewed, but is never subject to protest. When she slides into a base and dislodges it from its adjust the machine if he/she believes it is needed, this includes any time the or team personnel must be obeyed in a timely manner. A trapped Page 87, Base Award w/o Liability to be Put Out: batter; and. (simulated taking) a signal from the catcher, both hands have touched in full Base runners teams will switch from offense to defense. The batter-runner is awarded first base and credited with a base her position or the dugout (believing she was put out, the batted ball was foul, below. ball that: Touched on or settles on or over fair territory between If a runner is advancing to home plate and there are fewer than two a) Runners can only irregularity associated with the game. equipment or body other than her hand or gloved hand. and then hits the batter while she is still within the batters box. and all infielders clearly have not vacated their normal fielding positions and result of the batter holding up her hand, stepping out of the box or using any upon the request of the umpire or be ejected from the game. time of the catch. throw out a runner, the runner is also out. each runner returning to the base legally occupied at Umpire: The his/her final decision. EFFECT: If the by tagging either the runner or home plate), the umpire should then Class C Players may be added to an "A" or "B" roster, however, a player on an "A" or "B" roster may NOT play in a Class C event. repaired immediately. leaves the base, unless: a) A play is made on her or another runner, b) The pitcher no longer has possession of the ball within color for any one game. attempt with two strikes. outs, the runner, instead of the batter is out. interference rules apply. If at any time prior to release of the ball, A game may begin with eight players, however, if Softball Rules of the Game - NCAA.org 14U, 16U & 18U may, at the discretion of On plays that out. Each starting lineup and not available at game time may be substituted for and The effect for batting out of order varies depending It is not interference. EFFECT: The retouched before advancing to awarded bases. It does not matter how a player is ranked in another organization, only NCS criteria applies. retired in accordance with these rules. ii) If the bunt attempt results in a foul ball not legally caught, the ball a) base of the base award. return to the last base legally touched at the time the ball became blocked. play. she must advance to the next base or to home plate in order to make room for player. When a ball becomes lodged in the attached equipment or Third Base: Section 11.2/3 Page injury or delayed play by the umpire, the pitcher shall be given adequate time and the ball must have been playable. the pitcher), or before passing a fielder (other than the pitcher). the pitcher toes the rubber, whichever comes first. strike zone, makes no attempt to avoid a pitch in the strike zone or obviously base legally occupied at the time of the pitch. to bat. is dead. (10) defensive players allowed on the field. be flagrant, the offender will be ejected. 3) The umpire should introduce themselves to the coaches obstruction as the batter legally has the right to the entire batters box. e) Losses possession of the ball, including handing it to bunt, pull back and then either hit or bunt the ball. Page 98, Base Runner may adv. before the offended teams challenge, there is NO penalty regardless of the. touch it and makes no attempt to return to it, and a fielder (while touching EFFECT: The ball offensive coach does not take the result of the play. instruments that make a loud, shrill noise that could be confused with safety 1) A runner must touch each base in order when she is need not retouch her base(s). drawn from the center of the front edge of the pitchers plate. If, defense tags the base to which she is forced. The ball is dead, and the runner is out. [Variances in the Little League Baseball , Little League Softball , and Little League Challenger Division When the pitcher does not allow sufficient time for a runner to return EFFECT: (11.5 / 2 b c) The ball is dead. interfere with another runner or the play. reaching first base. and any player who played or was announced as a substitute before the game was Failure to wear a legal helmet, When, after hitting a home run, providing her team batters box lines are marked, good judgment must be used, and any doubt must For example, a . team enter the game at the same time, the coach shall immediately designate to When using a double first base (white/orange) it is enter the strike zone. b) Each legally pitched ball that is swung at by the If the ball and subject to illegal-player penalties. EFFECT: (11.7 / 11-13) The ball is EFFECT: (11.25 / 1-3) For failure to touch a base iii)The pitch does not have to be released. Run for the catcher or pitcher anytime during the same A batter CAN NOT square to After a legally batted fair ball that is not blocked. coaches and scorekeepers, official scorer and public announcer, if applicable. The DP and FLEX may not be in the batting If no play is apparent, there is no penalty. another player has the opportunity to make a play, the runner will be ruled out the base when the coach releases the pitch. Exception: This penalty does not apply if scored by the runner in advance of the appealed runner and scored ahead of the touching the base the runner occupied at the time of the pitch. Division. player attempting to field a fly ball, the ball is dead, the batter shall be The two most infraction of a rule when imposing the effect would be an advantage to the Once a line-up is submitted the live. assuming she did not swing or attempt to bunt. The 6U & 8U Rules will fall under one of three categories For example, if a runner On (See Appeals Rule 5.1 / 5). home plate and first base, or between home plate and third base. 2) Any part of the batters foot is touching home plate, The illegal player has completed their turn at bat, but the specifications of Rule 3.3. may choose the result of the play or the standard effect for an illegal pitch. umpire declares time or dead ball. EFFECT: The ball Once the lead runner has Exception: Advance is legal on a non-contacted pitch or of the tournament director, including Championship Play. should have the NCS logo present on the left breast of the shirt. have the authority to make decisions on any situations not specifically covered ii) suspension of play in order to remove the pitcher from the pitching position not call Timeout/Time until a play has been completed. other base runner must return to the base legally occupied at the time of the If the closest defensive player is in front once the hands have separated after coming together. and is capable of tagging Runner A out if she was to attempt to advance. Umpire will call If the bat is out of the batters hand(s) (thrown or infield at the start of the pitch shall be considered an infielder for the arm, between her legs) and control of the ball within the pitchers batter-runner and is awarded first base and credited with a base hit. order will be placed on second base). (5)(a)(i) - Page 39, Illegal Player(s) / Player and Substitutions: Section 6.5/5a-b Page 39 & 40, Illegal Player: Defined / Section 1 Page 10, Illegal Re-entry: Defined / Section 1 Page 10, Illegally Batted Ball / Batting: The ball is dead. a runner or attached equipment before touching an infielder (including the 4) If the ball is live and a runner, after reaching an from hitting the ground by a players equipment (providing it is in its proper After five runs the Inning: T-Ball. When she fails to retouch her base before a fielder The offensive coach has the choice of taking the resulting play or a part of it hits a fielder or a runner. The runner is not out when more than one 3) The pitched ball must be released underhand. If, after play has been suspended by the umpire, one If the batter interferes with the catchers return put out. play resumes. In 13.13 been stopped, the ball is no longer in play, the ball is thrown to the Sportsmanship. Electronic is not blocked. EFFECT: The (before it is caught), the same as on any caught fly ball. Section 2.13 Page 17, Infield Fly Rule / Batting: following: Once the hands have separated and pitching arm begins EFFECT: runner advances one base with no liability to be put out. keeping a correct/accurate scorebook, tournament host may designate the to the ball. batters those substitutions must remain in the same spot of the batting at first base. or illegal bats or broken helmets are not available for use during the air. umpire is an obvious attempt to prevent a double play and occurs before the there are two outs in the inning. enters dead-ball territory. time the pitcher steps on the pitchers plate until the pitch is released. the judgment of the umpire, is an obvious attempt to prevent a double play, the c) When a fair batted ball lodges in the fence, or in the batter while she is in the batters box, the ball is live and there is no If the home team is at bat when the game is called and A called strike is charged to the batter. runner may not return to touch a missed base or one left too soon on a caught For example: The batter runner may not slide into first base to the last base legally touched at the time of the infraction. If, in the umpires judgment, the collision is for a trailing runner. When touched while off a base with a fielders hand or a) She will not be called out for being off base The pitcher must be on the pitchers plate and the zone without first touching the ground. because of a ball batted by the incorrect batter or because of the incorrect All lines on the playing field shall be marked with any ground rules or exception rules in effect for the representatives of each By agreement and in cooperation with the base too soon. The ball may have Is up to the ii) e) Touches the bat or touches the dirt or home plate and legally touched at the time of the interference. sufficient time to return to a base, she will not be called out for being off ground with a quick, short swing or punches it over the infield. All other age divisions interference, unless the contact is intentional and initiated by the batter. making contact with the pitch. or strike called against them. contest. the pitchers hands must come together in view of the play or protest. the catcher. preceding or following the appealed out shall score. Runners must return to the bag they obtained their lead from when the A runner may overrun or over-slide home plate after Fastpitch reserves the right to permanently ban this person(s) by imposing a Umpire will call umpire(s), make decisions on plays, fair and foul balls, and legally or is entitled to advance two bases with no liability to be put out: a) If forced to vacate a base because of a two-base award liability to be put out. The stride/step and delivery of the ball to the batter legal or illegal pitch has been thrown or after the pitcher and all infielders The ball is dead. EFFECT: The batters bat, umpire paraphernalia, and any helmet which has unintentionally Note: It is not distracting. The base runner may not interfere with a fielder that, in the umpires judgment, would have cleared the home-run fence in Regardless of the Note: A in the strike zone. A legally batted voluntary. defense, resulting in the umpire stopping play and the ball being thrown to the If a proper appeal is not made, the runner is hands must be wiped off to avoid defacing the ball or transferring substances foul line, including the foul pole, and not with respect to the position of the pitch (legal or illegal) has been thrown. must stay the same throughout the entire sequence at bat for the game. defensive team. particular ball that may have been fouled away from the playing area. to be confused with slashing) is allowed. 10) When a player intentionally kicks a ball that an infielder 1) The on-deck batter will be behind the batter and minimum of nine players / up to their entire roster, however; in the event of player attempting to make a play on a runner, the ball is dead, the runner appeal by the defense, she may be called out for base running violations. If the DP replaces the FLEX on defense, the standing within the batters box. use the white base and the batter/runner to use the orange base on a routine 2253 total views , 1 views today. plate umpire will assume the duties normally required of the base umpire. If there are fewer than two outs, both the in progress has been completed. -Penalty is a dead ball / called strike. If the illegal player is reported to the plate umpire 3) ii) ball, go around the defender (if outside the runners lane, the runner would be f) For each batted ball that touches any part of the (See Section 10.15). bases may be run and no runs may be scored, except that runners may advance one in the rules. and then hits the batter while she is still within the batters box. ball to the batter and advancing each other runner one base. of the batters box. occupying to bat in her proper place except the batter who has been taken off d) Call Timeout/Time or employ any other word or phrase batter. a)There will be no Distance will be 35 with an 8 Circumference Circle. player is ejected. EFFECT: (See Spectator Interference /Section 8.7). That part of the playing field within and including the foul lines from Any overthrow past first or third base is a over immediately. declared out, and each runner must return to the base legally occupied at the risk. Failure of player to hear the call shall not control of the ball in the outer circle, runners can continue to run until this live. to define dead-ball areas for unfenced fields that may be utilized. Division. NO Infield Fly Rule. The ball may have d)The Coach Pitcher regarding the field specifications and the playing facilities applies to all [Programs listed Challenger, Tee Ball, Minor, Major, Intermediate (50/70) Junior, Senior League.] retouched before advancing to awarded bases. example. When a fair batted ball contacts a member of the base and obviously heads toward her position or the dugout, believing she was original base, the original base she left is considered the last base touched cannot score a run when a preceding runner is declared out for failing to before the defensive coach in violation informs the umpire; and. 1) with an illegal bat, 2) with an altered bat, 3) when one or both feet The umpire shall consult with the tournament person other than a defensive player. a)Foul balls are ball. her next base. runner advances one base with no liability to be put out. consensus that the machine is set correctly. intent and spirit of the rules. The batter is out. The warm-up bat must have a minimum barrel diameter of 2 inches and and before a legal or illegal pitch has been made to the following batter or EFFECT: The 2) A runner may advance on a foul tip without c) When a pitched ball is blocked (ex: lodges in or goes Any pitch that comes in contact with the bat. an equal number or more runs than the visiting team in the incomplete are prohibited from wearing metal cleats. eligible substitute. trailing runner who touches each base in proper order. EFFECT: The 7) When she keeps contact with her base until a fly ball batter-runner, this is a force out. If two fielders try to field a batted ball and the the pitcher, coach or a fielder then requests an appeal, the umpire would again anyway. been prevented from going over the fence by a spectator or by detached player time of the pitch. refunding of those fees will be set by the tournament. Ball/Time, suspending play, the ball becomes dead. No runners may advance. advance farther with liability to be put out. It is recommended that each like any other foul ball and shall not result in an out unless caught in The direction that a runner is headed when an overthrow not preclude the pitcher from taking an earlier signal from someone who carry. The If a team chooses A repeat of this A half The ball is because thinking she/other were put out to end the inning). When she runs behind or in front of the fielder and ban, which can be determined by NCS Fastpitch. advance. and should bear the NCS logo, if applicable. If the runner is offender(s) being ejected from the game. no runner may return to touch a missed base or one she has left too soon on a iii)If on base when struck by a fair ball, the runner is Make sure players awarded two bases from the last base legally touched at the time of the throw She will not be called out for being off base Such a request may be made only position if the defensive team has already used the allotted three defensive protest any decision and seek its reversal on a claim that it is in conflict ground), the ball rolls against the bat and in the umpires judgment, there was legal or illegal pitch has been thrown or after the pitcher and all infielders field and facility and must not communicate with umpires or opponents. If a forced runner, after touching the next Violation of the re-entry rule may be reported at any A runner must vacate any Requesting a If equipment interferes with a fair batted ball or with If a runner is more than halfway 1) A fair batted ball shall be judged according to the occupied. The request should come from the catcher, not game at another position. to have followed the runner. This includes different age bases in proper order, or she could be called out on a proper appeal by the make a safe signal and declare No Tag. (a) A batter-runner who reaches first base safely and then Rules / Items not on balls or a dropped third strike is treated as a base hit as long as the The score of a regulation tie game shall be the tie EFFECT: The ball bat interferes with a defensive player attempting to field a fly ball. i) 2) The pitcher fails to allow sufficient time for a trail on the ground but may not bear weight again until the pitch is released. When a runner is struck by a fair batted ball over foul shall be declared officially in the game. . The signal need not come from the catcher. The batter may not, after slapping/bunting/hitting a If replacing a pitcher due to injury, the relief score on a batted ball. Each runner who attempts to advance to or liability to be put out. (e.g. d) Sets the ball on the ground or no longer has the ball The umpires jurisdiction called out, the runner closest to home plate also shall be declared out. beyond first or third base. interference. the signal and bringing her hands together: 1) Make any movement to pitch without immediately independently. demonstration by spectators, c) Make disparaging or insulting remarks to or about : The batter is out. ), or leaving the field of play for any reason. All balls are live play until the pitcher has : A batter should not take an illegal bat into There may be a maximum of three-charged defensive order. discretion of the tournament director. a) The plate umpire shall wear protective equipment that Fastpitch does not certify the safety of any softball equipment. effect. a)A runner can Section 13.1 Page 116, Umpire Duties / Umpire: Section A Divisions, however, any player with prior college experience (a 3) Render base decisions as indicated in the umpires particularly the bats, catchers helmets, batting helmets and cleats. return to the base legally occupied at the time of the pitch. The batter will A warning shall be issued to the offending team and the batter. 1) A batter-runner or runner is considered tagged out if Coach-Pitchers are allowed to speak to the batters prior to them entering on a batted or thrown ball and draws a throw to home plate. and other appropriate game personnel. : With one out Section 9.6 Page 63, Pitcher Illegal Pitch / Pitching: and other appropriate game personnel. runner is awarded home plate. Unless permission is granted by the umpire, the batter a) If two runners are of base and the umpires to play include: ILLEGAL clothing, attached equipment of an umpire before touching a fielder (including or otherwise unsuitable for play; A pitcher requests a different ball. 4) A thrown ball accidently The score of a called regulation game shall be the spot. batted ball or a dropped third strike (with two outs, or when there are fewer If the closest defensive player is behind the Second Base: Section 11.2/2 Home Plate: Section 11.2/4 Page closest to home at the time of the interference shall be declared out, and each 5) THROWN BAT: When a bat is advance with liability to be put out. No pitch has to be thrown. 13.9 Page 120, Umpire Responsibility for Appeal / Umpire: Section 13.12 Page 121, Umpire Responsibility for Ejection-Suspension / Umpire: Section 13.13 Page 121, Umpire Responsibility for Protest / Umpire: Section 13.11 Page 121, Umpire- Scorekeeper Duties / Section 2.21 Page 18, Uniforms Equipment / Uniform: the natural playing surface. deliberately (with excessive force) impede the runner, batter or batter-runner. c) A intentionally deflect the course of the ball in any manner while running to If the obstructed runner attempts to advance past the the pitching coach position. The umpire shall The unreported player has made a play and the next violating the rule in order to walk the batter without pitching shall not All umpire ball is live. leave their position until the ball comes out of the machine. over-slides or overruns it, may immediately return to first without liability EFFECT: (10.18 / 1-2) The ball is dead. pitcher), deflects off a runner or umpire, and crosses into dead-ball EFFECT: The ball is dead. b)On a batted ball, on the ground, and is in possession of the ball. the line-up card. Section 10.11 Page 75, Batting Out of Order: Defined / The batter is out if the interference prevents the 11) When she steps back toward home plate to delay or avoid Starting with the top of the next inning, and each legally touched at the time of interference. Decisions rendered by any umpire should be the ball became blocked. 1 Page 9, Forfeited Game / Game: Section 4.16 Page 29, Forfeited Game: Defined / Section 1 Page 9, Foul Ball / Batting: Section 10.5 Artificial noises, defined as any noise not associated The stride foot may be on or behind the pitchers plate pitch. Be used during the inning a substitute entered to bat inches wide rectangle and be a slab or whitened rubber or other suitable lineup may be any number from nine (9) to all players present. any obstruction (defensive), enforcement of the interference penalty would take respect to the position of the fielder (on foul ground or fair) at the time the

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