All softball leagues will follow the NFHS rules. However, there are a variety of “house” rules that apply to each league at OYO. Please refer to the attached rules document which contains the latest Spring and Fall Ball rules in a single document.

 

2026 Softball Rules | Updated 03.03.2026

 

2026 RULES AMENDMENTS, CHANGES OR INCLUSIONS

• Rule 5, Section 1-B-C |14/16U – No team may score more than six (6) runs in an inning, except for the seventh and any subsequent innings during which a team may score a maximum of ten (10) runs per inning. All seven (7) innings shall be played if time permits.

 

• Rule 5, Section 1-B | Leagues Tournament Play (14U/16U):If after four (4) innings (or four and one half innings if the home team is ahead) one team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. NOTE: If the visiting team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the home team must bat in its half of the inning.

 

• Rule 8, Section 3-C | 08U – Using their judgment, the umpire will call time only when (1) a pitcher’s helper has control of the ball within the pitching circle, (2) the advancement of the lead runner has been stopped by the defensive team, (3) the ball goes out of play or no runners are advancing or (4) the coach pitcher touches the ball. Runners who have passed the 30-foot hash-mark when time is called will be allowed to proceed to the next base without liability to be put out.

 

2025 TOURNAMENT-SPECIFIC RULES SUMMARY | 2026 DOCUMENTS COMING IN MAY!