Page 7 - rulebook 2020
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Section 1. The Playing Field
Pitching Base Fence
Age Group
Distance Distance Distance
6u 30/35 ft 55/60 ft 120-200 ft
8u,9u,10u 35 ft 60 ft 150-225 ft
11u,12u 40 ft 60 ft 180-225 ft
14u,16u,18u, 43 ft 60 ft 200-225 ft
HS
1-1: There will be a 16 foot diameter circle drawn evenly around the
pitching rubber.
1-2: The batter’s box will be to the left and to the right of the
plate. They will be 3 feet wide and 7 feet long. Four feet toward
the pitching rubber from the center of the plate.
1-3: Base lines will extend out 3 feet on both sides of the base
parallel to the centerline (total of 6 feet wide).
1-4: Coaching boxes and on deck batter’s boxes are recommended.
Section 2. Equipment
This is the equipment to be used while playing in official United States
Fastpitch Association events. As a rule, equipment must be standard
approved equipment that is properly marked with “Official Softball”
or similar markings that certify the equipment. All official safety
equipment must be used and properly marked as certified.
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