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Stealing is a term used in both Baseball and softball which is when a runner on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd base leaves their base right after a pitch to try to get to the next base when the ball is not hit: either foul or fair.

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Is bunting and stealing bases allowed in softball?

Yes


Is base stealing legal in softball?

in younger ages it is not alloud, but when you get in to 4th or 5th grade you can.


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