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       6-6:  Pitcher  cannot  have  anything  distracting  on  her  pitching

             arm, hand, or wrist. Any sweatband must be flesh in color on
             pitching wrist or arm. A pitcher is prohibited from wearing
             or using any item that, in the umpire’s judgment, distracts the
             batter.


       6-7:  Pitcher can ask the umpire for a different ball at any given time
             before the start of her pitch. During wet conditions, a coach
             may request permission to towel dry the balls for the pitcher.



       6-8:  Intentional Walk: If the pitcher desires to intentionally walk
             a batter, she can do so (anytime during the at bat) by notifying
             the umpire of her intentions. The walk will be granted by the
             Umpire.  No pitches need to be
             thrown. Intentional Walks are not permitted in Coach
             Pitch (8U) and below.
       6-9:  The Pitcher shall not use tape or other substance  on pitching
             hand or fingers. A Pitcher who licks her fingers must wipe them
             dry before touching the ball.  Powdered rosin, approved drying
             agent  and dirt  are okay to use.  Rock Rosin is not legal.



                     Section 7. Batting/Base Running

          USFA will use the following basic for batting and base running:


        7-1:  The girl is considered the batter when she takes her place in
             the batter’s box.



        7-2:  The batter can request time by lifting her hand and stepping

             one  foot  out  of  the  box.  The  umpire  can  grant  the  batter
             time out if the pitcher has not started her pitch.  If time is not

             granted, she will take the called pitch.

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