REC PROGRAM: 06U Rules

Published by FT Softball

Apr 18, 2025

Franklin Township Softball 6U Rules

Revised 04/01/2025

BASE DISTANCE: 50 feet

PITCHING DISTANCE: 25 feet

SOFTBALL SIZE: 11 inches

1. Only the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and additional assistants assigned by the Head Coach are permitted on the field and in dugouts during a game.

2. Games are umpired by a coach or parent from the competing teams. Scores are not recorded and there are no division standings.

3. A regulation game consists of 3 innings or 60 minutes, whichever occurs first.

4. All rostered players who are present for the game must be in the batting order and bat each inning. Teams will bat through their entire lineup each inning.

5. Outs will be called by the coach or parent who is acting as umpire. If an out is called, the runner will return to the dugout. If 3 outs are obtained prior to the last batter being up to bat, outs will start over. If 3 outs are NOT obtained prior to the last batter being up to bat, the half inning will still be considered complete.

6. Coaches will pitch to their own teams. Batter will not advance to first base if hit by a pitch. Coaches are not required to remain inside the pitching circle when pitching to the batter. The coach may be as close as 25 feet from home plate.

7. Batters will be allowed 3 pitches. If the ball has not been hit into play after 3 pitches, an assistant coach will move the tee to the plate and the batter may swing until contact is made. If the assistant coach needs to assist the batter in order to make contact, they are permitted to do so.

8. The coach that is pitching must make every effort to not interfere with fielders attempting to make a play.

9. Runners may not leave a base until the ball is hit.

10. The pitcher’s helper must have one foot inside the pitching circle (the line itself is considered in the circle) when the pitch is delivered to the batter. They may start anywhere inside the circle, but must not interfere with the coach pitching.

11. All players must play in the field each inning with no player required to stand in the grass.