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2-1: All bats must be unaltered official softball bats. The umpire
will check all bats prior to the game. Any illegal bats will be
removed from the dugout prior to the game. All bats must
be stamped with BPF 1.20 or less OR a current ASA stamp
and NOT be on the ASA NON-APPROVED bat list. The
governing body of softball maintains a list of illegal bats and
USFA will enforce this. Use of illegal bat will result in an
automatic out and ejection of player using the bat.
2-2: A USFA stamped game ball or the equivalent must
be used in all USFA sanctioned events. All 12U-18U
division balls must be 12” in diameter with .47 C.O.R. and .375
compression. 6U-10U must use 11”diameter with .47 C.O.R.
and .375 compression. Color and stitching are optional, as long
as all the balls are the same in color for any one game.
All batting helmets and catching gear must be approved and
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in original condition. (Numbers and personalized designs are
okay). PLAYER SAFETY IS THE MAIN CONCERN.
Shoes and socks must be worn and plastic cleats are
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recommended. Metal cleats are allowed for 14U-18U and High
School divisions.
Hats and visors are permissible. They are optional between each
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individual player.
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Uniforms should be similar in appearance. Numbers should
be worn on uniforms with no 2 players on a team having the
same number. In situations where 2 players have the same
number, the lineup sheet should state a difference between the two
players. Example: #12 red jersey, #12 black jersey.
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