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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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