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Section 10.2 8U Rules (Machine Pitch) continued

Hitting
● Each batter gets 5 pitches to put the ball into play. Batter can foul
th
off 5 pitch without penalty
● There are no Walks.
● A tick foul, that goes over the the batters head and is caught by the
catcher, is an out
● When ball hits machine or coach: it is a Dead Ball. Batter is
awarded one base. No base runners may advance unless forced.
rd
● Bunting and Slapping are allowed. A fouled 3 strike bunt is an out
● NO FAKE BUNTS ALLOWED (Shows Bunt, then swings away)
nd
penalty for fake bunt is a dead ball out and warning. 2 offense
results in ejection of player and coach. This is a safety issue.
● No “Infield Fly Rule” in this division
● Over throws into foul territory, ball is dead, all players advance one
base
● Over throws into fair territory, ball is live.
● Play is dead when the lead runner has been stopped from
advancing
● Half way points between bases will be drawn
● When play is called dead by the umpire, the runners are awarded
the next base if they are beyond the half way point. If not, they
must retreat to previous base.
● All batters, base runners, and on-deck batters must wear protective
Helmets.
● In the Umpires judgement, if the coach intentionally interferes with
a live ball (not ducking, yelling at defense, etc) the batter runner is
called out. Pitcher cannot give signs or instruction. Pitcher may be
removed from pitching by umpire, if there are more than two
infractions in a single game.

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