Mustang (10U) Division Supplemental Rules

West Pines adopts the following rules for the Mustang 10U Division. These rule supersede and/or replace the USSSA specific Rules.

Five Rule

• A team may score a maximum of five (5) runs per , unless the team is trailing. The trailing team may tie the opposing team and then allowed an additional five (5) runs. In the last inning (6th inning or final inning as determined by the umpire based on time restraints) there is no limit in the amount of runs allowed to be scored.

Pitch • Any player on a regular season team may . There is no limit to the number of pitchers a team may use in a game. • Each pitcher shall be limited to a total of forty-five (45) pitches or three (3) per game, whichever comes first. If a hitter is in the middle of an at-bat when the 45th pitch is thrown, the pitcher may be permitted to complete that hitter’s at-bat prior to being removed from the game.

Squeeze Play/Bunting, Butcher Boy, Sliding • A batter is not permitted to or implement a squeeze play with a runner on third base. • “Butcher Boy” play is prohibited. • Runners are not permitted to head-first at home plate.

Runner Scoring from Third Base

• A runner from third base is not permitted to steal home or score on a . The runner must attempt to score from a or if the ball is put back in play by a fielder (i.e. overthrow to a base by the pitcher during a pick off or catcher throwing to a base in an attempt to put a runner).

Modified\Published Date: 2/17/2020