2008 Alabama NSA All-star Rules

Play shall be in accordance with the official rules of NSA with the following exceptions:

6U:

• Every Player on the Roster must bat.
• Maximum of 10 batters per inning or three (3) outs. If a team has more than 10 players then the extra players are still on the roster and will roll to the next inning.
• Each batter will get 5 pitches to put the ball in play. If the Batter fouls the 5^th pitch she will get another pitch until she hits the ball in fair territory or swings and misses the pitch.
• No stealing. If a player leaves the base before the ball reaches Home Plate she will be called out.
• Play 10 in the field
• There is NO automatic two outs with the last batter. There must be an out on the lead runner. Touching home plate constitutes getting the lead runner out.
• A vertical line will be drawn 30 feet from home-plate towards 1^st base and from home plate towards 3^rd base. No defensive player may play in front of this line before the ball is hit.
• The defensive team shall have no more than 6 infielders. All other available players shall be positioned in the outfield at least 10 feet behind the baselines until the ball is batted.(up to 4) Only 10 players will play on defense at one time, however, each team may substitute freely at anytime.
• A 10" soft-core softball ball will be used for all 6U competition.
• The player-pitcher shall stand with both feet inside the eight foot radius even with or behind (but not in front) of the pitchers plate (40 feet).
• Mercy Rule – 21 after 3^rd inning, 11 after 4^th inning
• Clarification on rule above. EVERYBODY PRESENT MUST BAT.
• Play shall stop when the umpire declares "Time Out" because the defensive team has stopped the advance of the lead runner. A base runner shall be awarded the next base if she had advanced more than halfway toward the base when play was stopped. (Halfway lines are back in 6u)
• The ball is dead and all baserunners must stop at the base the umpire rules they are entitled when:

1. Any Defensive Player has possession and CONTROL of a ball inside the 8’ radius circle.
2. Any Defensive Player has possession and control of the ball in front of the lead runner.

• The coach-pitcher must make every effort to avoid interfering with any ball put into play by either being hit by a batter or thrown by a defensive player. NOTE: If, in the judgment of the umpire, a coach pitcher intentionally interfered with the play, the penalty shall be: The batter is out and the ball is dead.
• All base runners must return to the last base they legally occupied. If, in the judgment of the umpire, a coach pitcher unintentionally interfered with the play then the ball is ruled dead and the pitch replayed. NOTE: The coach pitcher shall only field the ball when it is being thrown to him/her in order to put the ball back in play
• The Coach Pitcher may talk to the batter until he/she releases the ball. If the Coach Pitcher talks to the batter after he/she releases the ball then there will be a dead ball-strike called. If the Coach continues to talk to the batter he/she will be removed from the pitching circle and another pitcher will be put in his/her place.
• No stealing. If a player leaves the base before the ball reaches Home Plate she will be called out.
• Coach Pitchers will pitch from 30’
• A ball thrown from an infield position towards first base in an attempt to get the batter out that is overthrown to the first baseman is considered a dead ball at this point. All runners will be allowed one additional base. 6U new definition for overthrow. The ball must go past the 3 foot running lane line to be considered an overthrow. The 3-foot running lane should be run 10 feet past the bag. (Rule Change 8/2005)
• There will be no underhand rolling of the ball. Throws on defense must be attempted to be made overhand. If an out is made by rolling the ball the batter/runner or the base-runner will be called safe.
• There can be an adult at the backstop to help the player catcher get the ball back to the coach pitcher. NO COACHING(TALKING)

8U Coach Pitch:

• Maximum of 10 players on Defense
• Maximum of 10 batters per inning or three (3) outs
• Each team will bat at least 10 players (with the option of using one or both EP’s)

Definition of an EP (extra player): A team can put up to two (2) extra players in the line-up. These players will bat where placed in the line-up and can substitute freely.

• Coach Pitchers will pitch from 35’
• No stealing. If a player leaves the base before the ball reaches Home Plate she will be called out.
• Each batter will get 5 pitches, or 3 strikes. If the Batter fouls the 5^th pitch she will get another pitch until she hits the ball in fair territory or swings and misses the pitch.
• There are NO automatic two outs with the last batter. There must be an out on the lead runner. Touching home plate constitutes getting the lead runner out.
• The defensive team shall have no more than 6 infielders. All other available players shall be positioned in the outfield at least 10 feet behind the baselines until the ball is batted
• Pitching coaches must make every effort not to interfere with the defensive team. They should leave the field when the ball is in play, if they can do so without interfering with play.
• If a thrown or batted ball hits the pitching coach while in fair territory, it is a dead ball. If the pitching coach, in the judgment of the umpire, intentionally interferes with the defensive team, the batter or baserunner shall be called out.
• The Coach Pitcher may talk to the batter until he/she releases the ball. If the Coach Pitcher talks to the batter after he/she releases the ball then there will be a dead ball-strike called. If the Coach continues to talk to the batter he/she will be removed from the pitching circle and another pitcher will be put in his/her place.
• A vertical line will be drawn 30 feet from home-plate towards 1^st base and from home plate towards 3^rd base. No defensive player may play in front of this line before the ball is hit.
• The Player Pitcher can be moved directly behind 2^nd base (10 feet from the base) if the coach chooses to do so.
• There may be a courtesy runner for the catcher. Last out or any subs on the bench.

10U:

• Play nine on Defense and Bat nine (with the option of using one or both EP’s)
• Three outs ends the inning
• No infield fly rule
• Steal one (1) base per pitch
• No dropped third strike
• No stealing Home

12U thru 16/18U:

• Play by the 2007 NSA Rule Book.