Kickball rules probably haven't changed since you were a kid and are based on the rules of baseball;
A detailed copy of the FTW Kickball Rule Book is at the bottom of this page.
This is a Co-Ed league with 11 players on defense, and there must be a minimum of 4 girls(no maximum) on defense at a time in order to have a full defensive team of 11 players. (More details in the Rule Book) The game is 6 innings or 55minutes which ever comes first. A runner is out if they are contacted with the ball (except contact above the shoulders, unless the runner ducks into the throw or is sliding). A runner is also out if the defense has control of the ball on a base before a forced advancing runner reaches the base. (If there is no force, then contact must be made with the runner in order to get an out). A kicker is out if a defender catches the ball in the air. (Catching a ball after contact with a fence or pole in fair teritory is not an out and still a live ball, runners may keep advancing.)
Our league has the following adjustments:
Off-Sides:
Encroachment/Off-Sides Line moved-up for guys = makes bunting harder and eliminates judgment calls on bunting
For guys the Off-Sides Line is the perpendicular line from the pitching rubber to the 1st & 3rd base lines, this makes a square which all defenders must start behind until the ball is kicked.
For ladies the Off-Sides Line is the dashed diagnonal line running from 1st base to 3rd base and defenders have to start behind that line until the ball is kicked.
The catcher must remain behind the kicker, and between the left & right kicking lines until the ball is kicked.
In the event of an Off-Sides Violation:
Kicking team has the option on off-sides violations. Either take the pitch as a ball or take the result of the play. (In the event of a walk, other base runners advance only if forced)
Pitch Count:
Adjusted to 3 Fouls, 3 Strikes, 3 Balls (3 Fouls = Out, 3 Strikes = Out, 3 Balls = Walk) Fouls count separately than strikes.
Strike Zone:
Clearer strike zone - 4” "strike stripe"(TM) added across the front of home-plate to mark the left & right edge of the strike zone. The bottom of the ball must pass over the "strike stripe"(TM) to count as a strike. Any pitched ball, that doesn't make contact with the kicker, is called a ball if:
-The pitch is outside the "strike stripe"(TM)
-The bottom of the ball bounces above 1ft off the ground in the strike zone.
-The pitched ball doesn't bounces twice or roll prior to crossing the "strike stripe"(TM).
Home Runs:
Our League Fields are oriented to allow for Home Run Fences. The Home Run Limit is 3 per team per game. After that a Home Run counts as an out.
Kickball Facility Rules:
BYOB - Yes, we can have adult beverage on the fields as long as we pick up after ourselves. (No GLASS Bottles)
Firearms, Illegal Drugs, Unapproved Medicines and Pets - No firearms, illegal drugs or unapproved medicines, or pets (except Seeing Eye or service dogs) shall be brought onto kickball facilities.
FTW KICKBALL INFORMATION FILES:
FTW Kickball Official Rulebook 7.0