Reading Softball Little League 2024 Rules:
Minor Division
6 Inning Games
No stealing or leading
5 run Rule per inning. 6th inning is unlimited runs or 13 batters which is max roster size. No additional runs can be scored once an infielder has control of the ball.
If a team has 10 dressed they can still bat up to 13
Coaches will pitch to player. 3 swing and misses and then ball is placed on a tee for player to hit.
All Equipment including bats, Helmets etc are not allowed to be stored on the playing side of the dugout.
Any Hit to the outfield the player can keep running until the ball is back and secured by a fielder in the infield. They can continue to the base they are currently running to and then stop.
No Bunting
No Infield Fly Rule
Pitcher, 3rd Base and First Base all must wear Safety Mask
4 Outfielders and all must be on the edge of the outfield grass
A semi-circle will be drawn in lime in front of home plate to determine a foul ball on a dribbler off the bat
No infielders can play closer than 3 feet from the actual position they are playing
No inning will start after 1:30 of Play during Regular Season.
Playoffs: : No inning will start after 1:45 of Play
No ties in playoffs
All scores are to be texted to:
Steve Puglielli, 617-407-0614