Pitcher steps off rubber and throws ball into dead ball territory.
If a pitcher attempting to pick off a runner throws a ball that lands in dead ball territory, the ball is immediately dead. Since the pitcher stepped off the rubber, he is now a fielder, not a pitcher. This difference means that the runners are awarded two bases from their position at the time of…
Pitcher attempts a pickoff at first base and ball goes into dead ball territory.
If a pitcher attempting to pick off a runner throws a ball that lands in dead ball territory, the ball is immediately dead. The runners are awarded one base from their position at the time of the throw.
When can a pitcher touch their mouth?
A pitcher can not go to their mouth while on the pitching plate (rubber). If a pitcher brings the pitching hand in contact with the mouth without distinctly wiping off the pitching hand before it touches the ball, that is an illegal act and results in an illegal pitch or balk.
A pitcher commits an illegal pitch.
If a pitcher commits an illegal pitch the ball is immediately dead and a ball is added to the hitters count. If the illegal pitch occurs while a runner is on base, that is a balk and all runners will be awarded one base. For a complete list of illegal actions, refer to NFHS rule…
When can a pitcher take a sign?
A Pitcher can only take a sign while in contact with the pitching plate (rubber).
The batter turns his head to peek at the catcher’s signs.
The player and coach will be given a verbal warning and the next player to commit the offense will be ejected. The Coach may also be ejected or restricted to the bench.
Is wearing jewelry permitted under NFHS rules?
Jewelry is not permissible to be worn except for religious or medical reasons. A player wearing such jewelry must have it tucked inside of their jersey and it can not be showing. If the jewelry is illegal, the player and coach will be given a verbal warning and the next player to commit the offense…
A batter’s jewelry is hit by the pitch.
If a batter’s loose garment or equipment, such as a shirt that is not worn properly, is touched by a pitched ball, the batter is not entitled to first base. Jewelry is not permissible to be worn except for religious or medical reasons. A player wearing such jewelry must have it tucked inside of their…
The batter curses or shows unsportsmanlike conduct.
Depending on the conduct there are three levels of discipline an umpire can employ. The first is a verbal warning. The second is a written warning. If a player or coach receives a written warning they are restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game. If the offense is determined to be major,…
The batter fouls a pitch off of his leg, is injured and unable to continue.
If a batter is injured during his at bat and needs to be substituted, the substituted player will assume the at bat with the same count as the injured player.
