| Rule 2,
Section 1 |
Junior Olympic Girls
18-Under Class “A” Fastpitch pitching distance
will be 43' |
|
Comment |
This permits the Junior
Olympic Girls 18-Under Class A Fast Pitch to
pitch the same distance as the 18-Under Girls'
Gold Fastpitch Classification. |
| Rule 3,
Section 1G |
The bat barrel shall be
free of audible rattles when shaken. The
bat barrel shall not have signs of excessive
wear. |
|
Comment |
Bat Manufacturers have
suggested that this rule will help identify bats
that have started to break down internally. |
| Rule 4,
Section 6D |
Delete. The pitcher
is not required to pitch until the first batter
faced has completed their time at bat or the
side has been retired |
|
Comment |
This section is not
needed as it is covered in the substitution
rule. |
| Rule 5,
Section 9A1 |
15 after three innings,
12 after 4 innings or 8 after 5 innings |
|
Comment |
This rule expands the
previous Run Ahead Rule. |
| Rule 8,
Section 4G |
Fast Pitch (10-Under
Class B) Remove the entire section from the
rulebook. |
|
Comment |
This removes the previous
restrictions placed on the Junior Olympic Girls
10-Under Class B Fast Pitch |