10U RULES

1. Players must be 10 years old or younger after September 1, 2024.

2. The pitcher’s mound will be set at 35 ft. and the bases set at 60 ft.

3. The 11-inch softball will be used

4. Game time is 60 minutes

5. Offense and defense will trade positions after 3 outs by the defense or 6 runs scored by the offense.

6. Runners may steal base(s) after the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand

   1. Runners may advance as many bases as they would like at their own risk

7. The 3rd strike drop rule is in effect

8. Coaches may not physically help the runners stop or go. 

   1. Runners who are contacted in this manner will be called out

9. Coach pitch is not allowed

10. Runner must slide when there is a play being made

11. Hit Batter Rule:

    1. If a pitcher hits 2 batters in the same inning it will be at the coach’s discretion whether to leave the pitcher in or not 

    2. If a pitcher hits 3 batters in the same inning they will be removed from pitching for the inning