answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Softball Rules Simplified

THE GAME

  • There are 9 players on a softball team.
  • The playing field is divided into the infield and outfield
  • The lines between the bases are 60' apart and when joined they form a "diamond", inside the baseline is known as the infield
  • Outside the baseline but inside the playing field is called the outfield.
  • Any ball going outside the 1st or 3rd base line is a foul ball ( runners can not advance and the batter gets another try unless the ball was caught in the air, which translates to an out)
  • An official game is 7 innings (a inning is when both teams have had their turn to bat)

PITCHING

  • The pitcher must have both feet on the pitcher's rubber and can only take one step forward while pitching.
  • The ball must be thrown underhand.
  • Both hands must be on the ball at the start of the pitch.

BATTING

  • Batters must follow the same order throughout the whole game
  • The batter is out if and when:
a) three strikes have been called b) a fly ball is caught c) the batter does not stand in the batter's box

BASE RUNNING

  • Runners must touch each base in order
  • Runners may overrun 1st base only, all other bases the runner may be tagged and called out if they are off the base.
  • Runners can not lead off a base, they must be on base until the ball has went past home plate
  • After a fly ball has been caught the base runner must tag the occupied base before advancing to the next base
  • One base runner can not pass another base runner that is ahead of them.
  • Stealing a base is not permitted
  • A runner is out if:
a. they are tagged with the ball before reaching a base b. the ball gets to 1st base before the runner c. they run more than 3 feet out of the base line to avoid being tagged

TERMS:

  • Ball- a legally pitched ball that does not enter the strike zone (four balls equals a walk)
  • Grounder- A ball that is hit on the ground
  • Force out- when the runner has to advance to the next base to make room for the following base runner.
  • Fly ball- ball hit up in the air to the outfield
  • On deck- the next batter
  • Pop up- ball hit up in the air to the infield
  • Strike- term used when a ball is swung at and missed or is called when the ball enters the strike zone and is not swung at all.
  • Strike zone- the ball passes the batter over the plate between their chest and knees
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

THE GAME

  • There are 9 players on a softball team.
  • The playing field is divided into the infield and outfield
  • The lines between the bases are 60' apart and when joined they form a "diamond", inside the baseline is known as the infield
  • Outside the baseline but inside the playing field is called the outfield.
  • Any ball going outside the 1st or 3rd base line is a foul ball ( runners can not advance and the batter gets another try unless the ball was caught in the air, which translates to an out)
  • An official game is 7 innings (a inning is when both teams have had their turn to bat)

PITCHING

  • The pitcher must have both feet on the pitcher's rubber and can only take one step forward while pitching.
  • The ball must be thrown underhand.
  • Both hands must be on the ball at the start of the pitch.

BATTING

  • Batters must follow the same order throughout the whole game
  • The batter is out if and when:

a) three strikes have been called

b) a fly ball is caught

c) the batter does not stand in the batter's box

BASE RUNNING

  • Runners must touch each base in order
  • Runners may overrun 1st base only, all other bases the runner may be tagged and called out if they are off the base.
  • Runners can not lead off a base, they must be on base until the ball as left the pitcher's hand
  • After a fly ball has been caught the base runner must tag the occupied base before advancing to the next base
  • One base runner can not pass another base runner that is ahead of them.
  • Stealing a base is not permitted
  • A runner is out if:

a. they are tagged with the ball before reaching a base

b. the ball gets to 1st base before the runner

c. they run more than 3 feet out of the base line to avoid being tagged

TERMS:

  • Ball- a legally pitched ball that does not enter the strike zone (four balls equals a walk)
  • Grounder- A ball that is hit on the ground
  • Force out- when the runner has to advance to the next base to make room for the following base runner.
  • Fly ball- ball hit up in the air to the infield
  • On deck- the next batter
  • Pop up- ball hit up in the air to the infield
  • Strike- term used when a ball is swung at and missed or is called when the ball enters the strike zone and is not swung at all.
  • Strike zone- the ball passes the batter over the plate between their chest and knees

Hope this Helps!! :D

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Well.. Girls get the same rules as boys..

*The batter gets only 3 tries to bat the ball.

*The pitcher can only pitch the ball underhand.

*You can not duck down when the pitcher releases the ball.

And e.t.c

I'm sure there's many more rules.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

The three main rules of softball include all batters must wear a helmet, no jewelry allowed except for medical bracelets, and a player's foot must remain on the bag until the pitcher has released the ball when stealing. Batting order needs to be followed throughout the game.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

It's pretty much like Baseball...

For basic rules you can touch the bases to get a runner out only if there is a force. if there's no force than you have to tag the runner. The runner can't interfere with the play but the player can't block the baseline if there isn't a play. The only difference than baseball is that girls can't lead off because the pitcher isn't able to pick the runner off. This is because the pitcher pitches in a loop-de-loop sort of way. Everything else is the same.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

there are many rules some of them are

pitchers cant wear white in some leagues

face-masks on helmets

no spiked cletes

facemasks in field for 3rd basemen (depends on league)

those are just a hand ful

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

10 players that are to old to play baseball get together and drink beer.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

You can steel only in 10u and up.you can bunt,slab,kid pitch,you dont have to call time after every play

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

they are the same as in baseball

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What are the rules for girls softball?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Does lassen high school in susanville have girls softball?

There is a girls softball team but it isn't related to LHS There is a girls softball team but it isn't related to LHS


Who uses a softball?

girls or men who play softball


When was Vienna Girls Softball League created?

Vienna Girls Softball League was created in 1965.


Seventy girls play soccer in the fall and sixty girls play softball in spring Forty-five girls play both how many girls play soccer softball or both?

130 girls play softball, soccer, or both


Does girls youth softball have a World Series?

yes there is a girls little league softball world series


What is the difference between boys and girls softball?

In boys softball they use a bigger ball than the girls =)


Do girls play softball in Spain?

yes girls do play softball in spain- if you don't beleive me, go to Spain!


How do you explain softball in a paper without saying softball?

Girls baceball


When were standard rules for softball developed and by whom?

George Hancock developed and published the standard rules for softball in 1889. He invented the game in 1887, and the first softball game was indoors.


When where standard rules for softball developed and by whom?

George Hancock developed and published the standard rules for softball in 1889. He invented the game in 1887, and the first softball game was indoors.


How does softball relate to softball?

because of the kinetic energy ( the energy of motion) in hitting, pitching, running, and fielding.!! SOFTBALL RULES!!!


Why was softball made?

because softball is awesome and girls deserve to play too!