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TOPIC: Stealing from 3rd to home |
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| BudDe
May 16, 2017
6:34:30 AM
Entry #: 4220916
| Correct me if I am wrong >This is a 10 u rule only?
ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 5 10U GIRLS SOFTBALL RULES
1. Infield Fly- In 10-under softball, there shall be no infield fly rule.
2. Number of Players- In girls softball, any team with 9 or 10 players available at game time shall have the option of playing only 9 players. Players who arrive after the game has started shall be used only as substitutes. Teams that start a game with 9 players must field only 9 players the entire game and must finish with 9 players. Teams with more than 10 players available at game time must field 10 players.
3. Stealing Bases- In 10-Under girls softball,base runners shall not be permitted to steal until the pitched ball has crossed the plate. Balls that hit the ground before crossing the plate are live balls and the runner is permitted to run as soon as the ball touches the ground.
4. Dropped 3rd Strike- In 10-under girls, batters shall not be permitted to advance to first base when a third strike is not legally caught by the catcher. The batter shall be immediately and automatically out.
5. Third Base Rule- In 10-Under Softball, No player shall be permitted to steal home or harass the catcher from third base as long as the catcher has possession of the ball within the catcher’s box or batters box area. Any steal of home must be done at the time of the pitch once the ball crosses the plate or hits the ground, on a passed ball, or on an errant throw. Any runner who steals home in any other fashion shall be sent back to third base.
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| largeump
May 16, 2017
11:11:50 AM
Entry #: 4220929
| the third to home rule applies to Minor League boys as well
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| BudDe
May 17, 2017
6:32:12 AM
Entry #: 4220982
| This rule does not come into play with 14-u or 18-u correct?
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| largeump
May 17, 2017
1:57:53 PM
Entry #: 4221033
| That's right, Bud no baserunning restrictions on 14U or 18U
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