The pitcher shall not - (a) (1) bring the pitching hand in contact with the mouth or lips while in the 10-foot circle (18-foot circle in Intermediate (50-70) Division/ Junior/ Senior/ Big League) surrounding the pitcher's …

A balk is NOT called in Little League in most divisions. With a runner or runners on base, it is an illegal pitch – Major/ Minor League [a balk in Intermediate (50-70) Division/ Junior/ Senior/ Big …

Pitcher’s Rubber SECTION 8. The pitcher’s rubber is a rectangular whitened rubber slab, 24 inches by 6 inches, set in the ground with the nearer edge at a distance of 60 feet 6 inches from the …

Pitcher’s Mound SECTION 9.     a. The top of the pitcher’s rubber must be 10 inches above the top surface of home plate. The 10-inch height can be measured easily by the use of a line …

Pitching Positions SECTION 1. There are two legal pitching positions, the windup and the set. Either position may be used at any time. a. The Windup. The windup position is indicated when the pitcher stands with his …

Pitching Violations SECTION 2. The pitcher shall not: a. Make an illegal pitch or quick pitch with the bases unoccupied; PENALTY— Call a ball unless the batter reaches first base. b. Intentionally or unintentionally drop the ball while in …

6-2-1   Illegal acts include: applying a foreign substance to the ball; spitting on the ball or glove; rubbing the ball on the glove, clothing or person if the act defaces the ball; discoloring the ball with …