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Section 10.2 8U Rules (Machine Pitch) continued
Base Running
● No Base Stealing is allowed
● Runners cannot lead off the base until the ball crosses the plate
● Taking multiple bases on a good hit is allowed and encouraged, but
● Coaches need to show good sportsmanship on when to send players
For extra bases. Running up the score is bad sportsmanship
A runner will be called out for:
● Running out of the baseline to avoid a tag
● Making contact with a fielder while coming into a base or home
Without sliding (No contact, no penalty)
● Sliding head first, Except when returning to a base
Double 1 base rules
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● Runner should use colored base on initial play, unless the fielder is
● Drawn to the colored side of the base, in which case, the runner
Would go to the white base and the fielder the colored part.
However, the runner is never out for touching the white side of
The base, unless it results in the runner colliding with a fielder
Attempting to make the play

Section 11. 10u Rules

11-1: Official game ball will be 11” diameter with .47 C.O.R. and .375
Compression.

11-2: Slapping has been approved for 10u Coach Pitch in Tournament
Play. It can be used in League play at discretion of Local League

10u division will play by the same rules as the older divisions.
11-3:
With the exception of 11” ball size, and 35 ft pitching distance

**Certain leagues may incorporated overthrow rules and place
Certain offensive and defensive limitations to lower level
Classification teams to better meet the needs of the girls.

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