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Section 10.2 8U Rules (Machine Pitch)

8u Machine Pitch League’s emphasis is instructional. We want the
Players to learn the concept of fastpitch and develop skills that will
Carry them to the next levels. We also realize that the scoreboards are
Turned on, and it is a competitive game at all levels.
Teaching of Sportsmanship begins here for Players, Coaches, and
Fans

Practice/Game
● The game will be either 6 innings long, or subject to a time limit
● Speed up rules will be used. If your next inning catcher is on base with
2 outs, the player who made the last out will substitute run for her.
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● A maximum of 5 pitches per batter, can foul off 5 pitch without
penalty
● A maximum of 6 runs per ½ inning
Pitching Machine
● The pitching machine will straddle the pitching rubber.
● “Free Hit Zone”: A 16 ft Diameter/ 8 ft Radius circle drawn around
the
machine, as well as a line on both the first and third base
Sides of the circle to mark the pitcher’s position.
● No player may enter the ‘free hit zone” at any time. It is the
responsibility
● of the Coach to operate the Pitching Machine, and see that no player
enters
● the “Free Hit Zone”. The coach may physically prevent any player
from going into the “Free Hit Zone”
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● Pitcher must not cross imaginary line from 1 to 3 . She must have
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one foot either on the pitchers circle line or within the pitchers circle.
Failure to comply gives offense the option of the result of play or a do
over.
● No player may feed the pitching machine at any time.

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