Category

Rule

Remarks

Playing Rules

ASA - Current Edition

Girl’s Fast Pitch

Maximum time per game

1:30

No new inning after this time. However last inning must be completed.

Maximum innings per game

7

Or maximum time per game (above), which ever comes first.

Maximum runs per inning per team

6

Mercy Rule

12

After 4 1/2 innings.

Tie Breaker

Yes

International tie breaker used for one inning only.

Number of Fielders

9

Fewer than nine players allowed.

Minimum innings per game per player

3

Mandatory playing time per game. Also, every player must play at least one inning in the infield. Safety must be a consideration.

Number of Batters

All available players

Bat Around is mandatory. Automatic out taken if <9 first time through only.

Pitching Distance

40 feet

Pitching Cap

5 innings **

A second pitcher must pitch to at least 6 batters prior to the end of the game.

Ball Used

12" CFP

Dropped 3^rd Strike

In Effect

See ASA Rule 8, Section 1.

Open Inning

None

Managers are encouraged to play the maximum time (or innings) even though they may not be able to win.

Protests

Not Allowed

No game may be protested and arguing with umpires is not allowed.