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Foothills Athletic Association
13U Softball Rules
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A full game consists of 6 innings. Each game will have a 75 minute time limit. No new inning will begin with under 5 minutes on the timer. (3 Innings will constitute a complete game in the event of inclement weather or lightning.) If the game ends in a tie on a weeknight, then game will be ruled a tie. Exception will be made to play extra innings if the game is played on the weekend or is the only game of the night.
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Run rules – five (5) runs per inning for the first 45 minutes. If a new inning begins with time left in the 5 run/45 minute period – it must be completed before going to the unlimited run innings. Once a new inning begins under the 30 minute mark then there is no limit for runs per inning.
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A game will be called if a team is ahead by: 12 runs after 3 innings or 10 runs after 4 innings
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Teams must have 8 players to start a game. If a team only has 8 players, then the 9th spot in the batting order will be an out each time it comes up. The game will be a forfeit if a team has 7 or less players.
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10 players can play in the field (4 outfielders/ 4 infielders/ 1 catcher/ 1 pitcher).
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Each player is placed in the batting order and each team will bat a continuous lineup.
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Batters are allowed to bunt.
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No player can sit on the bench for two (2) consecutive innings while the team is in the field.
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A courtesy runner is mandatory with two (2) outs in the inning. The runner must be the player who recorded the last out.
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The batter can foul off the last pitch to remain at bat. The coach must throw from the rubber when he comes in to pitch.
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The pitcher must windmill the pitch for it to be a legal pitch.
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The 3rd strike must be caught by the catcher. If it is not caught, then the ball is live and the batter can advance.
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Base runners cannot take a lead. A runner that leaves her base before the ball reaches the plate will result in a delayed dead ball called by the umpire, with the runner being called out.
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A base runner can steal as many bases per pitch and can steal home.
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If a player is injured and cannot return to the game then they will be skipped in the batting order with no penalty. If a player must leave for any other reason, then the player will be an out the next their spot comes up in the batting order. This penalty will only occur once.
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A coach who is thrown out of a game will be suspended for the following game or longer if deemed necessary. If there is a second occurrence, the coach will be suspended for the season. If a coach, physically or verbally abuses an umpire or staff – they will be dismissed from their coaching duties for the remainder of the year.
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Each team will be allowed to have three (3) coaches.
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All other rules are governed by Tar Heel Rule Book and NCHSAA.
Pitching Distance: 40’ Base Distance: 60’ Bat: Official Softball Ball: 12” Softball