SVBSA 6U Softball Rules
LEAGUE RULES
1. A player is not permitted on the playing field without an Association provided jersey/uniform and glove.
2. All players will bat and field the whole game.
3. All batters and runners must wear batting helmets with facemasks.
4. All players will bat in consecutive order.
5. Must have five (5) players to play a game. Coaches can catch balls as a catcher, but can't cover home plate for an out when a ball is put in play.
6. All players will be taught infield (1B, 2B, SS, 3B, and Pitcher) positions and outfield throughout the season.
7. Positions must be rotated every inning. All players must play both infield and outfield each game.
8. No player may play first base or pitcher in consecutive innings.
9. A coach will be used to pitch to the batter from a distance between 25 to 35 feet.
10. Four (4) defensive coaches will be allowed on the field to instruct defensive players, the defensive coaches will also call outs.
11. The home team manager will supply the game ball and the league equipment for each game. The home team is responsible for setting up and cleaning up the field.
12. Both team managers shall determine if the game should be played in case of rain. If there is lightning in the area, play shall stop immediately.
13. All players in the field are required to wear a fielder’s mask, it is also recommended that they were a heart guard.
14. All pitchers must wear a fielders mask and a heart guard.
15. A 10 inch flex ball will be used.
THE FIELD
1. The distance between the bases is 50 feet.
2. The distance between the pitching line and home plate is 35 feet.
3. An eight (8)-foot arc shall extend in from of home plate from baseline to baseline. This area is foul territory.
GAME RULES
1. Games are played for three (3) innings or one and a half (1.5) hours, whichever comes first.
2. There are no walks or strikeouts called.
4. Base runners will be called out at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd base.
5. All players, per team, will bat per inning. If three (3) outs are made before all players bat, the offensive team will continue to bat until all players have had a chance to bat.
6. Each batter is allowed four (4) pitches. If the batter hasn’t hit the ball after four (4) pitches, the ball will be placed on the tee for the 5th pitch.
7. Any ball hit and lands within the eight (8) foot arc in front of home plate will be a foul ball.
8. No more than five (5) players are permitted to play the infield, including the pitching position. All outfielders must be in the grass.
9. All outfielders must stay in the outfield (aka the grass) until the ball is hit. Outfielders cannot pass (or go in front of) an infielder to make a play in the infield.
9. When any player in the infield has control of the ball, play will stop. If a runner is more than halfway to the next base, the runner is awarded that base. If the runner is less than halfway to a base, the runner returns to the last base touched.
10. An overthrown ball to first base or third base by a fielder is a dead ball and the play stops.
11. If a ball is hit in the outfield, the runner will be encouraged to run until the ball is in the infield.
12. Players are not allowed to slide.
13. Cheers must be kept positive and should be directed at your team and teammates, not the other team.