Major League AA- Girls
1. Girls 13 and 14-7th and 8th grade
2. National Federation Fast Pitch Rules for current year.
3. Three outs.
4. Pitching rubber-43 feet. Bases-60 feet.
5. Regulation games are 7 innings, or 1 1/2 hours. No inning will be started after 11:00pm, except no game can end in a tie.
6. No team shall use more than 1 minute between innings (NF rule 6-2-4)
7. EH is allowed.
a. The EH optional for each team.
b. The EH must be declared before the start of the game and be listed anywhere in the batting order.
c. The EH cannot be terminated once started except if a team runs out of players and then the EH will take a defensive position and the batting spot of the absent player will be with no penalty.
d. The EH can be traded into and out of defensive positions as any other defensive players but cannot be moved in the batting order.
8. The ball used is an approved 12 inch girl's fluorescent softball.
9. All players (including the EH if used) must play 2 full innings of offense and defense unless being disciplined by the manager. The manager must declare such to the opposing manager before the start of the game. If not declared, the manager must field the player. All subs must be in the game by the start of the 3rd inning. PENALTY: Forfeiture.
10. When a player is removed from the game, that player may re-enter the game after 2 full innings or 12 outs to return before 2 full innings or 12 outs in case of injury or illness if no subs are available. Injured or ill player must then sit out 2 full innings or 12 outs.
11. All runners, batters, on deck batters, and players coaching a base must wear approved batting helmets that are in good condition and properly fitted (NF rule) with manufactured approved chin strap.
12. Base runners cannot leave base until the ball leaves the pitcher's hand. PENALTY: The runner is out.
13. 10 run rule. If a team is winning by 10 runs at the bottom of the 5th inning.
14. Facemask, Chin Straps and a double first base will be utilized.