2022 Pitching Rule

2022 Pitching Rule for All Divisions

• Signs must be taken with at least 1 foot on the pitching rubber and all players in position.
• Ball may be either in the hand or glove.
• The pitcher can start the pitch with both feet on the pitching rubber or 1 foot behind the rubber (no minimum or maximum distance).
• If starting with 1 foot behind the rubber it MUST be behind the rubber BEFORE the pause.
• Whether starting with 1 foot or 2 on the rubber neither foot can off the side of the rubber.
• A pitcher can NOT step back during the pitch.  All motion must be forward.
• Pitchers are required to pause from 2 to 5 seconds, with hands together before the pitch.
• Pitchers must stay in the pitching chute. 
• All ages and both genders can now hop during the delivery of the pitch.