Local Rules
The primary goals of Softball Junior Minors are to have fun, to instruct children in the fundamentals of softball, and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. Fundamentals to be emphasized are hitting, base running, fielding, throwing and good sportsmanship in preparation for eventual placement on a Minors Division team.
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Game time limit is 1 hour and 30 minutes. A new
inning will not be started after 1 hour and 15 minutes.
| Roster batting or Rocket Rule will apply. If either
team bats through the order, the inning will be considered over. If
one team has fewer players, they shall be able to bat an equal number of
players per inning.
| The coach (or assistant) will pitch to his/her own team.
| Coaches MUST pitch the ball underhand, and stand
approximately 5 feet in front of the pitching rubber. Coaches may not
field the ball.
| Game score will be kept. There is NO leading off or
stealing
| Three outs per inning
| A batter CAN STRIKE OUT. Five strikes per batter.
| NO Bunting allowed.
| Nine players in the field. The player positioned at
the pitchers mound must be within 5 feet of the mound prior to a pitch (it
is the responsibility of the coach who is pitching to make sure she is in
the proper position for a right handed or left handed hitter).
| An outfielder MUST be positioned in the outfield grass
and MUST THROW the ball to an infielder to get an out. |
All other rules not covered above are to be followed as written in the "Playing Rules" section of the Little League Handbook. The Handbook will be available with the handout of the uniforms. If you have questions, please contact your Divisional Coordinator. If you require further assistance, call Rockford Little League Vice-President of Softball.
