Rule Changes From the recent (2016) Softball Canada AGM

 

FAST PITCH ONLY (ALL CATEGORIES)

 

• Rule 5, Sec 6.a

Amended Rule reads;

a. A run ahead rule shall result in the conclusion of the game when:

1) After 2.5 or 3 complete innings of play there is a difference of 15 or more runs

2) After 3.5 or 4 complete innings of play there is a difference of 10 or more runs

3) After 4.5, 5, 5.5 or 6 complete innings of play there is a difference of 7 or more runs

 

• Rule 6, Sec. 9.f

NEW Rule reads;

Add 6-9.f (FP and Orthodox, all categories)

f. If a pitcher is using a designated warm up area within the field of play while the game is in progress they must also have a protective spotter who will stand immediately behind the pitcher and face the infield with an empty glove, serving to alert and, if necessary, protect the pitcher and catcher. The spotter may carry one ball in their throwing hand that may be given to the pitcher only if the warm up ball goes out of the playing area. Errant pitches that remain in the field of play must be retrieved immediately. The spotter must remain in position at all times. Only one pitcher, one catcher, one spotter and a coach may be in the warm up area. If pitchers are not actively warming up they must return to the dugout area

Interpretative note: This is for warm up areas on the field of play only.