CYBSA 14U Division Softball Rules 2016

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CYBSA 14U Division Softball Rules 2016 All MHSAA rules and regulations apply with the following exceptions unless stated in General Rules: 1) 2) 3) 4)

Base Distance - 60 feet. Pitching Rubber-43 feet Ball-12 inch Softball A 16 foot radius pitching circle is used for the look-back rule. A pitcher is in the 16- foot circle when both feet are within or partially within the line.

2.1 Uniform: Players must wear uniform provided. 2.2 Catchers: Catchers must wear catcher’s mask with helmet, chest protector, and shin guards. A throat protector is required. 2.3 Pitchers: Pitchers must wear a protective mask. 3.0 Game Rules: 3.1 Length: Regulation game will consist of seven (7) innings. Four (4) complete innings shall constitute an official game, (3 ½ innings if home team is ahead) for the purpose of games called due to darkness, weather, or time limit. 3.2 Time Limit: No new inning shall be started after 1 hour and 30 minutes. If two (2) games are scheduled, back-to-back, on the same field, no inning of the first game shall begin after 1 hour and 20 minutes as long as the game is official. 3.3 Runs: A maximum of five (7) runs per team in each inning except the last designated inning which is unlimited. 3.4 Mercy Run Rule: The game will be over if one team is ahead by 15 runs after four (4) complete innings (3 ½ innings if home team is ahead), (10) runs after five (5) complete innings (4 ½ innings if home team is ahead) or a (20) run lead at any point during the game. 4.0 Pitching Rules: 4.1 Warm-ups/Pitching Changes: A pitcher is allowed (5) warm up upon entering the game, (3) between innings. 4.2 Intentional Walk: When a team intends to intentionally walk a batter, they must notify the umpire and the batter will be granted 1st base. This must be done before the first pitch is thrown. 5.1 Fielding Positions: Nine (9) players will play at one time on the field. An official game may be played with eight (8) players, if only eight (8) players, an out will be recorded for the 9th batting position. 5.2 Infield Fly Rule: The infield fly rule will be in effect. 6.0 Batting Rules: 6.1 Batters: All players on the roster will bat.

6.2 Dropped Third Strike: The dropped third strike rule will be in effect. 6.3 Thrown Bats: Players are to drop, not throw, their bats. Each team will receive one warning per game for a thrown bat. Subsequent offences by the same team will result in the batter being called out. 7.0 Base Running Rules: 7.1 Stealing: Stealing will be allowed at all bases. 7.2 Leaving Base: Base runners must remain on the base until the pitcher releases the ball (umpire's judgment). If a runner leaves early, she will be called out. 7.3 Sliding: If a fielder has the ball and is in position to make a play on the runner, the runner must attempt to slide or stop to avoid a collision. If the runner intentionally collides with the fielder, she will be called out (umpire's judgment). 8.0 Metal cleats may be worn.