Intramural Sports

Softball

General Playing Rules

Arc must be at least 6 feet (umpire's discretion). There is no limit to the maximum height.
No bunting, leading off, or stealing.
A runner may not leave the base unless the ball is struck fair or foul. If they do, they will be called out.
Maximum of 10 players on defense. Maximum of 11 on offense (EH). Must have at least 8 players on hand to field a team.
Ten minute grace period to field a team.
Foul ball on third strike, the batter is out.
All games are 6 innings or one hour, whichever comes first.
Slaughter Rule - A team with a 10 run lead after 4 innings wins the game.
All rosters are frozen after a team plays their first game
If a batter steps out of the box or onto the plate and strikes the ball fair or foul, the batter is out.
If a pitch hits any part of the plate or the mat it is a strike.
Intentional Walk - Just tell the umpire, no pitches necessary.
No metal cleats
Canadian Tie-Breaker Rule - If the score is tied after 6 innings, the team at bat places the batter that made the last out of the previous inning at second base. The team then starts the inning with one out.
A toss of the coin determines home team in regular season. The higher seed is awarded home field advantage in the playoffs.
All decisions on the field are final. No arguing calls. The exception is an ineligible player protest.