That was in 1888. In the next 40 years, the game crept tentatively out of doors, developed a loose set of rules and modestly acquired a new name: “softball.” Suddenly, in 1930, it became a U.

College softball offers a bit of relief in that regard. Rather than allow one team to be pummeled endlessly, the NCAA has a rule that ends the game if a team is running away with a contest.

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control approved coaches advisory committee rule change recommendations in softball, lacrosse and track & field at its October meeting ...

Here's what you need to know about the run rule in college softball as the 2024 NCAA Softball Tournament and Women's College ...