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Softball Rule Books & Handbooks

PreK-4th Grade In-House Softball

5th-12th Grade Slowpitch Softball

Travel Fastpitch Softball Handbook

USA Softball Fall Ball League Rules

These rules are an adjustment from the regular season summer rules.

  • Because of fall weather conditions, and play being on either Saturday or Sunday depending upon the age group, all games will be scheduled for 1 hour and 5 minutes – allowing for the last inning to be completed, and one inning of international tie breaker if the game is tied.
  • Free substitution and a continuous batting line up is mandatory for all levels.
  • Run Rule: 5 runs per inning through week three of league play for 12U & 14U. 5 runs per inning throughout the season for 8U & 10U.
  • Rosters, scorebooks, balls, and umpires will be provided by Minnesota USA Softball.