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

6

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

Maximum runs per inning per team

4

Mercy Rule

None

Tie Breaker

None

Number of Fielders

10

Fewer than Ten 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

Pitching Distance

35 feet

Pitching Cap

4 innings **

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

Ball Used

11’’ RIF

Dropped 3^rd Strike

Not in Effect

The batter is always out on a dropped 3^rd strike, however the ball remains alive.

Infield Fly Rule

Not in Effect

Stealing

Allowed

Runner may only steal one base per pitch.

Stealing Home

Not Allowed

A play at a base or an overthrow to the pitcher does not release the runner at 3^rd base.

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.

Allowed only with Based Loaded

Pitcher may not walk in a run. The coach may pitch if the batter has not hit or struck out and has a count of 4 balls. The count carries over to the coach pitch. Coaches must pitch from or near the pitching rubber. There will be no bunting on coach pitching.