DEL NORTE LITTLE LEAGUE
MAJOR SOFTBALL
General
Softball League Age 10-12
This division uses a 60-foot diamond and a 40-foot pitching distance. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 10-to-12-year-olds from within this division, and the team may enter the International Tournament.
A team jersey and visor will be provided
Key Rules
• A CLOCK will start when the first pitch is thrown.
• Keep the game moving. Keep pitchers and catchers ready.
• A continuous batting order will be used.
o Rule 4.04: A continuous batting order includes all players on the team roster present for the game batting in order. Each player must bat in his/her respective spot in the batting order. However, a player may be entered and/or re-entered defensively in the game anytime provided he/she meets the requirements of mandatory play.
• Courtesy runner ok for catcher/pitcher when there are 2 outs. The runner must be the player who made the last out.
• Runner may not slide headfirst while advancing.
• Complete games are six innings.
• If a game is called for TIME by the umpire the game is considered regulation if 4 innings are completed OR 1 ¾ hour (105 Minute) time limit. No new inning will begin after 105 minutes of play. Any inning started must be completed.
• Rule 4.10 (e) will be applied as it pertains to the 15, 10, 8 run rule.
• If a game is called before it reaches regulation- it shall resume exactly where it is left off.
• If a TIE, the Game is Over. If teams are “TIED’ at End of Season, “RUNS DIFFERENTIAL” will be the tie breaker.
• All players will have the opportunity to play. See Regulation 4.10
o Players who did not play their mandatory play time in a game “2 Innings on defense, 1 at Bat” called due to weather or shortened due to time, will START in the next game, complete their mandatory play time for the previous game, and complete their mandatory play time for the current game before the player can be removed.
A player may pitch in a maximum of twelve (12) innings in a day. If a player pitches in seven (7) or more innings in a day, one calendar day of rest is mandatory. Delivery of a single pitch constitutes having pitched in an inning.