Servicing all of Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Northern Suffolk
PLAYING RULES
Rule 1.07 – Senior and Big League Softball: Added language increasing the pitching distance in Senior League Softball and Big League Softball from 40 feet to 43 feet. (This change applies to Senior League Softball and Big League Softball only.)
Rule 1.10: Added language prohibiting the use of composite bats in the Junior, Senior, and Big League Divisions. Note that the new standard for 2011-2012 will be BBCOR for Junior, Senior and Big League Baseball. (This change applies to Junior League Baseball, Senior League Baseball, and Big League Baseball only.)
Rule 2.00: Added language to the definition of a bunt, mandating that the umpire call a strike when the batter holds the bat in the strike zone when the pitch is delivered, even if the batter does not “offer” at the pitch. (This change applies to softball divisions only.)
Rule 3.03 – Senior League: Added language permitting the use of a designated hitter.
Rule 3.17: Added language allowing the use of electronic devices in the dugout, provided these devices are not used for communication.
Rule 6.09 (b) – Major Division Softball:Added language allowing the batter to become a runner on a dropped third strike. (This change applies to Major League Division Softball only.)
Rule 7.08 (a) (5) – Major Division Softball: Added language allowing runners to leave the base when the pitcher releases the ball. (This change applies to Major League Division Softball only.)
Rule 8.03 (c) – Junior, Senior and Big League Softball: Removed wording that allowed pitchers the ability to “waive” a batter to first base for an intentional walk. All pitches must be thrown. (This change applies to Junior League Softball, Senior League Softball, and Big League Softball only.)
Rule 9.03 (d): Added language allowing local leagues to designate an adult Game Coordinator if an adult umpire is not present at the game.