Overview of Rules for Coach Pitch
You do not need an umpire for Coach pitch.
All Fielders will need to wear face masks
For coach Pitch Rules are relaxed. Make sure you talk with the other team's Manager before every game to make sure you are both on the same page.
Each Player will usually get 6 to 8 Pitches before they are called out.
Coaches will pitch to Kids or you can use an approved Pitching Machine.
A coach will catch the pitcher not a player.
Double first BaseRunner's first attempt to get to fist can touch either color
After Runner has to use the white portion of the Base
Players may advance to 2nd or 3rd base if they are able. Most of the time at this age they will only be able to make it to 1rst base.
Size of Softball
11 Inches
No Metal Cleats
No Jewelry
Catchers must have a throat guard
Line ups
All Players will bat in a Continuous Line - up
Make sure they bat in the same order every time around
Players must Be on the Field(Defense) for 6 Consecutive outs.
Make your Subs between Innings
Notify the other team whey you make a substitution
Live Ball
The Ball is always live unless it goes foul or Umpire Calls a time out
Ball 4 is still a live ball
Regulation Game
Is 6 Innings unless the umpire calls the game for Dark or Mercy Rule
Mercy Rule
3 innings if a team is up by 15 or more runs
4 innings if a team is up by 10 or more runs
5 innings if a team is up by 8 or more runs
Innings Over
After 3 outs or 5 Runs are scored or all of your players have batted
There is no Drop 3rd Strike Rule
Base Running
Running to Fist - run through the bag and towards foul territory
Stay in Base Line - Within 3 Feet
Touch Each Base
No Head First Sliding
Make sure Base runners know how many outs. If 2 outs teach them to run on any hit
No Stealing Bases
Goals of Coach Pitch
- Proper techniques
- Hitting
- Catching
- Throwing
- Fielding
Resources
Practice Plan
Softball Drills
How to Hold a Softball