Fastpitch

FASTPITCH
OVERVIEW
 
  • Suited for Emerging Sox (13-18ys) and up
  • A high scoring dynamic brand of softball
  • A modified version of Softball
  • 3 balls for a walk
  • Runners start on particular base each inning
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THE GAME

Fastpitch was a game designed for action right from the 'get go', but it can also be used as a tool to practice game situations in a pre-season tournament. A popular form of the game with its own national competition in the early 90's, Fastpitch is still played today at various levels throughout New Zealand.


 
THE RULES

The rules of Fastpitch as exactly the same as Softball with the following exceptions:
 
  • 3 balls for a walk
  • 1st inning - runner starts on 1st
  • 2nd inning - runner starts on 2nd
  • 3rd inning - runner starts on 3rd
  • 4th inning - runner starts on 1st
  • 5th inning -runner starts on 2nd
  • 6th inning - runner starts on 3rd
  • 7th inning - runner starts on 1st
  • 8th inning onwards - runner starts on 2nd (tie breakers rules as per normal softball rules)

 

COMPTITIVE SOFTBALL OPTIONS

Emerging Sox (13-18yrs) | Major Sox (Adult)