Alabama USSSA Kid Pitch Rules

A maximum of seven (7) runs may be scored per inning or three (3) outs.

This includes the last inning.

No Bunting.

8.12 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules –

8.12.A Nine (9) defensive players shall play in the field.

8.12.B Balk rules shall not apply.

8.12.C A batter is automatically out on a dropped / missed third (3rd) strike by the catcher.

8.12.D Runners shall not advance when the pitcher is on the pitching rubber with the ball in his possession and the

catcher is in position to receive a pitch.

Rule 8.12.D Exception: Runners may advance on a batted ball hit to the pitcher and when “Time” has not been

called.

8.12.E Runners shall not lead-off.

8.12.F Runners can advance at their own risk (steal) once a pitched ball has passed home plate.

8.12.F.1 When a runner tries to advance prior to the pitched ball passing home plate, the following shall apply:

8.12.F.1(a) If the runner advances safely, the umpire shall call “Time” and the runner shall return

to the base last legally occupied at the time of the pitch.

8.12.F.1(b) If the runner is called out, the call shall stand and the runner is out.

8.12.F.1(c) If the ball is hit, the defensive team has the option of the result of the play or a no

pitch.

8.12.G Runners shall not advance from third (3rd) base to home unless the runner is batted home or forced by a base on

balls, hit batsman, or award from the umpire. Runners shall not advance from third (3rd) base to home on passed

balls, wild pitches or dropped / missed third (3rd) strikes by the catcher.