Minor Softball
SAFETY FIRST!
PHILOSOPHY
Thousands of youngsters coming into Little
League each year are eager to learn, develop skills, and look forward to
the opportunity to be selected on "Major league" teams in
softball. Thus, the Minor program is an important addition to the league
operation in providing the basic training in fundamentals.
There is an obligation on the part of the
responsible league officers to construct a Minor League program that
provides training for younger players and place less emphasis on the
competitive aspect of the game. The Minor League Softball program is for
players league age 7 through 12.
RULE AND REGULATION EXCEPTIONS
The playing rules will be in accordance
with the National Little League Official Regulations and Playing Rules
Handbook. Exceptions to the rules, amended by the Thornydale Little League
Board of Directors are as follows:
1)
The batting order will be the entire roster.
2)
Each half inning will end after 6 runs or 3 outs. (No 10 run rule will be in
effect.)
3)
Advancing on a passed ball is permitted except for home base. No runner may advance from third
base to home on a passed ball or wild pitch. Once a pitch passes the catcher or
is caught by the catcher, the runner on third base must remain on third
until the next pitch unless a defensive play is made against a runner.
4)
Standings are not kept for Minor League. End of season playoff placement
will be by random drawing. The
purpose for this is to reduce the competitive nature during the season
games and allow the managers a better training environment for the
players.
5)
Scorecards will be kept for every game and returned to the snack
bar after each game. They
will include line-ups, any substitutions, and all pitchers with innings
noted. The Home team is
responsible for the official game scorecard.
6)
Reminder: League age 12 players cannot pitch in Minor League. Rule VI(a)
7) There is a 2 hour and 15 minute limit
on all games. Official game
start time is scheduled start time, not actual start time. Exception: If the game starts
early, official start time will be actual start time. No new inning will start after 2 hours from official start
time. (An inning starts the
moment the third out is made. See
INNING in the Playing Rules handbook.)
In regular season games, if tied, the game will remain a tie. See Rule 4.11(d) for reverting back to the last complete
inning.
League Rules and Regulations for all
Divisions
Contact information can be
found on the Administration
page.
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