What ball, field size and base distance are used at the Under 14 nationals?
Rule- Australia
- Softball Australia
- National Championships
- Under 14-Under 18
- 2027
- Players
- Fast pitch
From section 34 of the 2027 Australian Championship Regulations (Under 14 rules):
- Ball: the official ball is the 12-inch hard core ball, the Easton 888.
- Field: the playing field is a minimum of 200 ft (60.98 m). Where a diamond is not fenced, a white line and collapsible dome markers mark the home run boundary, and a batted ball that goes through the boundary is a ground rule triple.
- Base distance: 60 ft (18.29 m).
- Pitching distance: 40 ft (12.19 m) for girls and 43 ft (13.11 m) for boys.
- Intentional walk: not used. The pitcher must pitch four balls to the catcher if required.
- Results: game results are decided under Softball Australia's (WBSC) Official Playing Rules except where the championship rules say otherwise.
Added 24 Oct 2026