Baseball rules: How many pitches does the pitcher throw?

At the beginning of the game, the first pitch of the two teams is called the starter. Generally speaking, the starting pitcher is a pitcher with strong endurance and suppression in the team. Let's see how many pitches the pitcher throws with me.

Baseball rules: How many pitches does the pitcher throw? Pitchers can try to throw eight warm-up balls before each inning or before the replacement pitcher throws. Pause the game during the test throw. Organizers can warm up according to different situations and try to throw eight balls as little as possible. However, no matter how many times you try, you can't exceed one minute. However, due to some accident, if the pitcher was in a hurry when he was assigned to pitch and didn't have a chance to carry out warm-up activities, the referee can make the pitcher try to pitch as many times as he thinks necessary according to his own judgment.

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There are two legal ways of pitching: front pitching and side pitching. The pitcher can choose one of the positions at any time.

The pitcher should stand on the pitcher's board and receive the signal from the receiver. Don't cross the pitcher's board or stand behind the pitcher's board to receive the handover signal.

Note: After receiving the signal, the pitcher can withdraw from the board, but after withdrawing from the board, he must not pedal to throw the ball quickly, otherwise the referee can judge the "fast pitching" as illegal pitching. The pitcher must put his hands on his sides when he leaves the board. A pitcher can't quit every time he receives a signal.

(a) Front pitching attitude:

The pitcher should stand facing the batter, with one foot as the axis and the other foot standing freely on the pitcher's board. After adopting the frontal pitching posture, once the pitching action starts, it is not allowed to stop or change the pitching posture halfway, but the ball must be thrown at the batter. The pitcher can't leave the ground with either foot before pitching. But when pitching to the batter, the free foot can take a step back and then take a step forward.

The pitcher's axis foot should step on the pitcher's board, and the free foot can stand freely, and the ball is placed in front of him with both hands, which is regarded as a frontal pitching posture.

Note: 1 When using the frontal pitching posture, the position of the pitcher's free foot is not limited, and he can step on the pitcher's board, in front of the pitcher's board, behind the pitcher's board or outside the extension lines on both sides of the pitcher's board.

Note 2 Before the pitcher's pedal adopts the frontal pitching action, the ball can be thrown to the batter, or the free foot can be extended to the base with base runner to pass the ball. You can also return to the board, but the pitcher can't return to the free foot first, but must return to the shaft foot first. You must return to the chessboard, or you will be convicted of "throwing foul".

Note 3 After the pitcher uses the front pitching posture pedal, he can't change to the side pitching posture, nor can he stretch his arm on the pitcher's board. Offenders were sentenced to "pitcher foul"

Note 4 After the pitcher uses the posture pedal of frontal pitching, once the ball is held in front of him with both hands, the pitching action is considered to have started. The pitcher should not throw the ball to the batter or return the board. Otherwise, the pitcher will be sentenced to "foul".

Note 5 The association's relevant regulations on young pitchers' shaft feet and free pedals are as follows: Front pitching posture: The pitchers stand facing the batter, and their whole shaft feet cannot step out of the board or the front edge of the pitchers' board, and the free feet are not restricted. The pitcher's free foot can take a step back and then take a step forward before pitching, but under no circumstances can it extend to the edge of the board, that is, first base or third base.

(b) Lateral pitching posture:

The pitcher should stand sideways facing the batter, with his central foot touching the pitcher's board or the front edge of the pitcher's board, his free foot in front of the pitcher's board, and his hands holding the ball in front of him, completely standing still. Then the pitcher throws the ball to the batter, or he can pass the ball to the baseman, or he can put the pivot foot behind the pitcher's board. Before pitching sideways, the pitcher can do any preparatory action, such as extending his arm (that is, extending his arm over his head or in front of him) If the pitcher does arm stretching, he should take a sideways pitching posture before pitching. After the pitcher makes a sideways pitching posture and starts pitching, he shall not stop or change the pitching posture halfway.

Note 1 The association's relevant regulations on the shaft foot and free pedal of young pitchers are as follows: sideways pitching posture: the pitchers stand sideways facing the batter, and the whole shaft foot (but not part) touches the front of the pitchers' board (contact shall not be interrupted) and cannot step out of the board. Put your free foot on the extension line in front of the pitcher's board and put the ball in front of you with both hands, which is regarded as a sideways pitching posture.

Note 2 If there is no base runner on the base, it is not necessary for the pitcher to throw the ball sideways with both hands in front of him. However, the referee ruled that the pitcher's batter threw the ball quickly without completing the batting preparation in the batting area, which should be regarded as "fast pitching" and awarded "one goal".

Note 3 The so-called "stopping or changing halfway" in (a) and (b) of this article refers to the deliberate pause or interruption of the pitcher in the frontal or lateral pitching action.

Note 4 It is not necessary for the pitcher to stretch his arm after using the pedal in the sideways pitching position. However, once the pitcher has completed the preparatory actions such as stretching his arm, he must hold the ball in front of him with both hands (1). (2) Forced to remain completely still (except that the neck can move). The referee must strictly enforce this. In order to contain runners, pitchers often break this rule and don't stay completely still. If such a foul occurs, the referee should immediately declare the pitcher a foul.

Note 5: No matter whether the pitcher throws the ball forward or sideways, after the shaft pedal is closed, it must be kept closed when retreating from the pitcher's board, and then separated and placed on both sides. Offenders will be sentenced to "pitcher foul" If the pitcher doesn't break up after rebounding, he must break up before returning to the board. The pitcher cannot return to the board in a closed state, and offenders will be sentenced to "pitcher foul"

Note 6 A bowler can't throw a ball at the batter after rebounding (except when passing the ball and killing base runner who entered the home plate). He can pass the ball without stepping on the base or pretend to pass it.

(c) When the pitcher is ready to pitch but has not started pitching, he can pass the ball to any base as long as he reaches directly to the passing base before passing the ball.

Note 1 The pitcher must "step on the pass base before passing the ball" before passing the ball, otherwise it will be judged as a foul of the pitcher.

Note 2 When the pitcher's pedal passes the ball to first base, the rotation of the sole of the middle shaft must be consistent with the passing action. If the movements are inconsistent and unnatural, the pitcher should be given a foul.

(d) When there is no base runner on the base, the pitcher's illegal pitching should be awarded to the batter "one ball", unless the batter reaches the first base due to one stroke, outfielder's mistake, four balls, hitting the ball in the middle or other reasons.

There are no runners on the betting field. When pitching, if the ball falls from the hand and rolls off the sideline, the batter should be awarded a "one ball" that does not roll off the sideline and be treated as "invalid pitching". But when there is base runner on the base, as long as the ball falls from the hand, it should be called a pitcher's foul.

(e) As long as the pitcher puts his pivot foot behind the pitcher's plate, he becomes an infielder. At this point, if the pass causes a sudden pass, it will be treated the same as other infield players' sudden pass.

Note: After the pitcher leaves the board, he can pass the ball to any base. However, when a sudden pass is caused, it should be handled like other infield hand passes.

The pitcher's illegal behavior:

1。 The pitcher touches his mouth or lips with the pitcher in the pitching area with a diameter of 5.48 meters.

Except when the weather is cold, the referee allows the pitcher to take a breath and keep warm by hand with the consent of both managers or coaches before the game.

If the pitcher violates this rule, the referee should immediately award the batter a goal. However, if the pitcher throws the ball, the batter reaches first base due to a hit, outfielder's mistake, four balls, midway hitting or other reasons, and other base runner safely advances to first base or stays at the original base, this situation will effectively not be regarded as the illegal behavior of the pitcher. If the pitcher does it again, he will be suspended.

2. Attach saliva to a ball, pitcher or glove.

3. Rub the ball with gloves, body and clothes.

4. Attach foreign objects to the ball.

5. Damage the surface of the sphere in any way.

6. The so-called "sliding ball", "ball with spit", "ball coated with soil" or "ball with rough grinding" is cast in "Damage the surface of the ball with the behaviors and methods in Items 2-5". But pitchers can rub the ball with both hands.

Penalty If the pitcher violates the above 2-6, the referee can make the following penalties:

(a) Immediately expel the pitcher from the field and impose a penalty of suspension 10.

(b) If the offensive and defensive behavior continues after the referee has pronounced the pitcher's illegal behavior, the manager or coach of the attacking team may indicate to the referee that he accepts the situation formed by the offensive and defensive behavior. However, this choice should be made immediately after the end of the offensive and defensive behavior. If the batter reaches the first base due to one stroke, outfielder's mistake, four balls, hitting the ball halfway or other reasons, and other base runner safely advances to the first base or stays at the original base, the game will continue, and the offensive and defensive behavior and the resulting situation will be effective and will not be treated as the pitcher's illegal behavior.

(c) The provisions in (a) and (b) of this penalty apply to the prohibited behavior of the bowler, even if the attacking team chooses this situation.

(d) When the pitcher violates the rules, there is no continuous offensive and defensive behavior, so the offensive coach can't make a choice. When there is no runner on the base, the referee will judge the pitcher to "score" and when there is a runner on the base, judge the pitcher to "foul".

(e) Whether the pitcher violates the provisions of these rules is entirely the judgment of the referee, and his judgment is the only one that decides the penalty.

Note 1 According to the referee's judgment, if the pitcher violates the provisions of items (2)-(3) of this article and intends to make special changes to his pitching, if he violates it again after being warned, the punishment of items (2)-(6) of this article shall apply.

Note 2 The referee should confirm whether there is a regular rosin powder bag behind the pitcher's board that meets the requirements of the game. Pass or hit the ball and touch the rosin bag to continue the game. In case of rain or wet ground, the referee may instruct the pitcher to put the rosin powder bag in the pocket at the back of his trousers so as to wipe his hands with rosin, but the pitcher or other players shall not sprinkle rosin powder on the ball, gloves or clothes.

Note 3: Stick foreign matter on the ball to make it smooth (smooth ball), stick saliva on the ball (saliva ball), and rub it with sandpaper (rough ball). No breathing at the dance.

Note 4 Association regulations: Give a warning before applying this punishment, and if you continue to violate it, you can be ordered to withdraw from the competition.

(b) Bring anything that will affect pitching. If the pitcher carries such items, the referee shall immediately expel the pitcher from the field and impose a penalty of suspension 10.

(c) Deliberately not throwing the ball to the batter who is already in position, but passing the ball to the outfielder to delay the game. (except base runner).

Punishment If there is still any behavior of delaying the game after being warned by the referee, the referee should immediately order the pitcher to quit the game.

Note: It is a bad habit for pitchers to delay the game because they quit the board and accept the takeover instruction, and managers should try their best to correct it.

(d) intentionally throwing a ball at the batter's body.

If the referee thinks that the pitcher intentionally throws the ball at the batter's body, it should be handled as follows:

1 expel the pitcher or manager and pitcher from the field;

Warn the pitcher and the managers of both sides, and immediately fire the pitcher and managers if the pitcher commits similar pitching behavior again. According to the judgment of the referee, if one or both sides are found to have violated this article, they should immediately warn both sides before the game or when such behavior occurs.

Throwing the ball at the batter's head is extremely dangerous, contrary to sports ethics and should be reprimanded by people. Referees should not hesitate to implement this rule.