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| Scuffing of the ball IS permitted and encouraged, by any means possible, this includes, but is not limited to: sandpaper, vasoline, scuffing on ground with rocks, jagged glass or metal |
| Any pitcher that strikes out the first two batters looking in any half inning, only has to pitch two (2)strikes to the next batter and must throw five (5) balls to walk her. |
| Rule 3-2 |
| Rule 3-3 |
| Rule 3-4 |
| The pitcher must start with two feet or one hand on the rubber for the pitch to be considered legal. |
| Rule Three: Pitching Regulations |
| The pitch starts when the ball is released by the person throwing the ball, or the pitcher. |
| Rule 3-1 |
| The pitcher, when taking her sign off the rubber and from the coach, must relay it via verbal communication to the catcher. In this way, no team is to gain an advantage from her illegally taking the sign. |
| No pitcher is allowed to wear an optic yellow, long sleeved shirt, under her team uniform without first disclosing the location at which she purchased the shirt. |
| Rule 3-6 |
| Rule 3-7 |
| Rule 3-8 |
| Jewelry on the pitcher is prohibited, unless it is official XSA merchandise. NOTE - See Gift Shop for more information on XSA products |
| Any pitcher that hits three batters within a five (5) inning span,, must be pegged her next at bat. * NOTE - for 2002 play, hitting in the helmet is encouraged but no longer mandatory. |
| Rule 3-5 |
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