Softball Rules

Port Washington


Basic League Rules

  • Minimum of 10 players per team
  • F12 Clincher is the official softball of the league (only ball used)
  • Each team will play one doubleheader per week
  • Games will be 7 innings with a maximum time limit of 1 hour, 15 minutes (no new inning can start after 1 hour of play)
  • A minimum of 2 women are required on the field and in the batting order each game.
  • At least 1 woman must bat within the first 4 batters in the lineup. There are no other lineup requirements.
  • At least 1 woman must play an infield position and one woman must play an outfield position.
  • All players on the field must bat and all batters must play at least one inning in the field.
  • Underhand slowpitch (6' to 12') arc softball (no quick pitch, high arch, or flat pitches)
  • Each at-bat will start with a 1 and 1 count (1 ball/1 strike)
  • If a team does not have a team captain and manager, one will be appointed by the league.
  • A comprehensive list of league rules will be posted shortly.