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) |