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Section 6. Pitching Rules

6-1: A Legal Pitch shall consist of the following:
Prior to starting the delivery of the pitch, the pitcher must take
a position with the pivot foot on or partially on the top surface
of the pitchers plate and the non-pivot foot in contact with the
pitcher’s plate. Both feet must be on the ground within the
24 inch length of the pitcher’s plate.

1. Prior to pitching, the pitcher must take a position with
shoulders in line with first and third base with the ball in the
glove or pitching hand and the hands separated.
2. Pitcher must take or simulate taking signs while on the
rubber from the catcher only.
3. After completing “2” above, the pitcher shall bring her hands
together in front of the body for not less than one second and

not more than 10 seconds before she releases the ball.
4. The pitcher shall not be considered in the pitching position
unless the catcher is within the lines of the catcher’s box and
ready to receive the pitch.
5. The pitcher may not take the pitching position on or near the
pitcher’s plate without having possession of the ball.
6. The pitcher may remove herself from the pitching position

as follows:
A. Before the hands come together the pitcher may
legally step back from the pitcher’s plate with both
feet.

B. When the hands are together and no part of the windup
motion has been made, the pitcher make legally step
back from the pitcher’s plate with both feet.

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