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Kid Pitch · 44/60 Diamond 8U Tournament
Rules

The youngest division of TPR Baseball. Modified pitching, no leadoffs, 7-run cap per inning — designed to teach the game without overwhelming new ball players.

Pitching Distance
44 FT
Base Distances
60 FT
Defensive Players
9 in Field
Run Cap
7 / inning
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Field Dimensions
Pitching Distance: 44 feet. Base Distances: 60 feet. Standard 8U diamond for all TPR sanctioned events.
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Rule Source
These are 8U-specific modifications. Anything not covered here defaults to USSSA rules. Tournament Director decisions are final.
Modified Play Rules

8U Kid Pitch Rules 6 RULES

A8.09
Nine Defensive Players
Reference

Nine (9) defensive players shall play in the field. No additional outfielders or rovers — standard MLB-style alignment.

B8.09
No Balk Rules
8U Only

Balk rules do not apply. Young pitchers learning the windup are not penalized for delivery irregularities.

C8.09
Dropped Third Strike
8U Only

A batter is automatically out on a dropped or missed third strike by the catcher. No advancement to first base.

D8.09
Runner Advancement
Restriction

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.

Comment: Runners may advance on a batted ball hit to the pitcher and when "Time" has not been called.
E8.09
No Lead-offs · Stealing Allowed
Important

Runners shall not lead off, but may advance at their own risk (steal) once a pitched ball has passed home plate.

If a runner tries to advance prior to the pitched ball passing home plate:

If Runner Safe
"Time" called · runner returns to last base
If Runner Out
Call stands · runner is out
If Ball is Hit
Defense chooses: result of play OR no pitch
F8.09
Scoring From Third
Restriction

Runners shall not advance from 3rd base to home unless the runner is:

Allowed
Batted home
Allowed
Forced by walk
Allowed
Forced by HBP
Allowed
Awarded by umpire
Runners may NOT score from 3rd on passed balls, wild pitches, or dropped/missed third strikes.
7RULE
Pitching Limit
Forfeit Risk

Applies to One-Day, Two-Day, and Three-Day events. 1 out = ⅓ inning · 2 outs = ⅔ inning · 0 outs = 0. No penalty for going over on a double play.

Max to Pitch Next Day
3 Innings
Single Day Max
6 Innings
Weekend Max
8 Innings
Penalty for violation is forfeit of game.
8RULE
7-Run Cap Per Inning
Scoring
Standard Innings
7 runs max per inning
Open Inning
Triggered with ≤15 min left in game

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