Alabama USSSA Coach Pitch/Machine Pitch Specific Rules: Kid Pitch will follow the specific USSSA Rule Book.

A All balls hit into fair territory are fair no matter how far they travel.

B All infielders must be 30' from the batter when the ball is hit. This is an umpires judgement.

C Pitching Circle – There will be a sixteen foot (16’) in diameter circle centered at forty-two feet (42’) from the back point of home plate. The pitcher must be completely in the circle, even with the center of the pitching machine when the ball is pitched. He may not leave the circle until the ball is hit.

D A base runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches

home plate. Stealing is not allowed.

E Ten (10) defensive players will play in the field with four (4) outfielders.

The fourth (4th) outfielder may not be allowed to assume an infield

position. All outfielders must stay behind the baselines.

F The batting order shall constitute all players on the team roster at the

beginning of the game. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of

the batting order. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to

the top of the batting order.

G A maximum of seven (7) runs may be scored per inning or three (3) outs.

This includes the last inning.

H Teams may use free substitution on defense but the batting order must

remain the same.

I Defensive coaches are not allowed on the field of play and must coach

from the dugout.

J Umpires will call “time” after every play and declare the ball dead. “Time”

should be called as soon as the lead runner is not attempting to

advance. “Time” does not have to be called by the participants.

K. No Intentional Walks.

L The Infield Fly Rule is not in effect.

M A batter shall receive a maximum of 5 pitches or three (3) swinging

strikes. If the batter fouls the 5th pitch he can continue to bat.

N The defensive player listed as pitcher cannot leave the pitching circle

until the ball is hit.

O. No Courtesy Runners Allowed.

P When a batted ball hits the pitching machine the ball is dead, the batter

is awarded first (1st) base and all runners advance one (1) base only if forced.

Q The center of the pitching machine will be placed at forty-two feet

(42’). The coach will pitch at 42 ft as well.

R Coach Pitch - Coach will pitch from 42 ft, in Machine Pitch Pitching speeds at wheel: -Offensive Coaches Choice 32 M.P.H. – 42 M.P.H. for the 7U division. 42 M.P.H. for the 8U division.

S Bunting: Bunting is not allowed in Coach Pitch. In Machine Pitch - Bunting is a allowed - No fake bunts are allowed. If a player “shows” bunt, they are committed to attempt to bunt or take the pitch. PENALTY: If a batter swings after “showing” bunt, the batter is called out and no runners shall advance.