Competitive Rules Recreational Rules
No run limit per inning 5 runs per inning
9U-12U Run Rule: Game is over when a team has
15 after 3, 10 after 4, 8 after 5 scored more runs than opponent
13U-14U Run Rule: can score in remainder of game
15 after 3, 12 after 4, 8 after 5
Head first slides permitted Head first slides permitted
only when returning to base
No minimum playing time Players cannot sit 2 consecutive innings
on defense also no player may sit out a 2nd inning
until every player has sat 1 inning
Bat the lineup with free Bat the lineup
defensive substitutions or
bat 9 or 10 with EH with subs
Pitching: USSSA Tourney Rules Pitching: PBA League Rules