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.

 

2025 Softball Rules | Updated 02.22.2025

 

2025 RULES AMENDMENTS, CHANGES OR INCLUSIONS

• Rule 5, Section 1-B | 10U – A regulation game is 6 innings or 1 hour and 45 minutes, whichever comes first. (Spring Season only)
• Rule 5, Section 1-C | 12U, 14U/16U – A regulation game is 7 innings or 1 hour and 45 minutes, whichever comes first. (Spring Season only)

 

• Rule 8, Section 3-D | 08U – If a defensive player throws the ball to the 1st baseman to attempt to get an out and the ball is overthrown (goes past the foul line), all runners may advance (with the ability to be put out) a maximum of two (2) bases from the time the ball left the thrower’s hand.

 

2024 TOURNAMENT-SPECIFIC RULES SUMMARY