Playing Rules

FGSL Playing Rules (PDF)

NorCal Girls Softball Association 

USA Softball Rules and Eligibility

 

 

6U

8U

10U

12U

14U

Majors

Ball Size

10"

10"

11"

12"

12"

12"

League Ages

5, 6

7, 8

9, 10

11, 12

13, 14

15 -18

Infield Fly Rule

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

Dropped 3rd Strike

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

Stealing

NO

NO

LIMITED

YES

YES

YES

Pitching limit

N/A

2 per game

2 per
game

3 per
game

3 per game

3 per game

Max Runs per Inning

Five (5)

Five (5)

Five (5)

Five (5)

Seven (7)

Seven (7)

Innings per Game

Six (6)

Six (6)

Seven (7)

Seven (7)

Seven (7)

Seven (7)

Game Time Limit

1 hr. & 20 min.

1 hr. &  20 min.

1 hr. &  20 min.

1 hr.  20 min..

1 hr.  20 min..

1 hr.  20 min..

Coach Pitch

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

Walks Allowed

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

Pitching Distance

30 feet

30 feet

35 feet

40 feet

43 feet

43 feet

Base Distances

60 feet

60 feet

60 feet

60 feet

60 feet

60 feet

Number of Fielders

All

Ten (10)

Nine (9)

Nine (9)

Nine (9)

Nine (9)