Fast Pitch Softball: Rules 2022 – 2025

Course Content

This Rulebook contains the Official Rules of Fast Pitch Softball (“Official Rules”) of [the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), [formerly operating as the International Softball Federation (“ISF”)].

Any misuse or reprinting of these Official Rules without the prior written consent of the WBSC is prohibited.

The Official Rules include Rules, Effects, and Appendices. The Rules govern the playing of Fast Pitch and Modified Fast Pitch Softball.

The Appendices and Effects form part of the Rule(s) in which they are cited and have the same force and effect as the Rule itself.

The Table of Contents, where Rules are found, and the Index, a keyword and subject matter indicator to the Rules, are for reference and do not form part of the Rules.

The WBSC disclaims and does not accept responsibility for defects or non-compliance of facilities or failure of persons involved in a game played for any failure to follow or apply these Official Rules and is not liable for any consequences resulting from the playing of a game of Softball or the misuse of the Official Rules.

New Rules and/or changes are bolded and underlined

Learning Outcomes

Detailed understanding of the rules for Fast Pitch Softball

• Game
• Playing Field and Equipment
• Participants
• Pitching
• Batting and Base Runnings
• Appendix 1: Playing Field and Diamond Layout
• Appendix 2: Bat Specifications
• Appendix 3: Ball Standards
• Appendix 4: Glove Specifications
• Appendix 5: Umpires
• Appendix 6: Scoring
• Appendix 7: 2022-2025 Rule Changes