DIMENSIONS AND RULES

• 55 feet between bases, 38 feet to pitcher.

• An inning consists of 3 outs or 5 runs scored.

• Coach pitches after 5 batters until every team has played each other once.

• Pitcher must wear a helmet.

• Pitchers may start with one foot on the pitching plate.

• When pitching, Pitcher may leap in the air, land then release the ball as long as they do not establish a second push point also known as a "crop hop".

• The ball may be in the pitcher's hand or glove while the sign is taken.

• With the pivot foot in contact with the pitcher's plate, the pitcher is required to pause 2-5 seconds before the pitch.

• A Pitcher cannot step backwards after the pause.

• Stealing is allowed after the ball leaves the Pitcher's hand.

• Stealing of home is not allowed on a wild pitch or passed ball.

• If the Catcher makes a play to one of the bases, the ball is considered live and the runner on 3rd may attempt to sccore.

• Runner on 3rd can not leave the base unless the ball is hit. Runner will be called out for a leadoff.

• The batter is out on a dropped 3rd strike and the ball is dead.

• No overthrow rule at 1st and 3rd. The ball is live for 1 base when the ball is live.