Upper Division Rules
Amesbury Girls Youth Softball League
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Rules apply as defined by the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) with the
following exceptions:
Runs per Inning - There is a limit of five (5) runs per inning for each team with the
following exception. Each team may go over five (5) runs per inning on a
continuous play. (ie - grand slam home run)
Runs per Inning - Sixth (6th) Inning - The runs per inning rule is eliminated for the
sixth (6th) inning. There is no limit to runs scored in the sixth inning.
Shortened Game - If an umpire decides that a game will end before the sixth inning
because of weather or darkness, the last inning played can assume the sixth inning
rule for runs allowed.
Leaving Base by a Runner - A runner cannot leave the base until the ball is pitched
and crosses home plate. A runner leaving any base prior to the ball crossing home
plate will be called out.
following exceptions:
Runs per Inning - There is a limit of five (5) runs per inning for each team with the
following exception. Each team may go over five (5) runs per inning on a
continuous play. (ie - grand slam home run)
Runs per Inning - Sixth (6th) Inning - The runs per inning rule is eliminated for the
sixth (6th) inning. There is no limit to runs scored in the sixth inning.
Shortened Game - If an umpire decides that a game will end before the sixth inning
because of weather or darkness, the last inning played can assume the sixth inning
rule for runs allowed.
Leaving Base by a Runner - A runner cannot leave the base until the ball is pitched
and crosses home plate. A runner leaving any base prior to the ball crossing home
plate will be called out.