Article V 10U Rules (MKP) Modified kid pitch. USSSA rules apply unless specified below. Section 1 Players AMinimum 8 players to avoid forfeit. BMay sit up to 2 non-consecutive innings. DOutfielders must have feet in grass (violation calls a ball on the pitcher). EFielding face masks are mandatory for all players. Section 2 Coaches AOffensive. Max 2 on field unless coach-pitcher is needed. BDefensive. No coaches allowed on field. Must stay past end of dugout. Section 3 Game Play CNo inning begins after 65 minutes of play. DWeather complete after 45 minutes if 2 full innings played. E5 runs per half-inning limit. GDropped 3rd strike, infield fly, and look-back rules do not apply Section 4 Batting ABunting is allowed, unless a coach is pitching. BThrown bats result in immediate dead ball; second occurrence is a team warning; subsequent occurrences are outs. Section 5 Base Runners / Batter-Runner AMust stop advancing when the pitcher has control of the ball in the circle. BRunners may steal one base per pitch regardless of overthrow. Can steal home on a wild pitch by a kid pitcher. ENo stealing when a coach is pitching. Can take a 1-step lead after coach releases ball. Section 6 Pitching CNo walks awarded. DHit by pitch from player-pitcher awards 1st base. EIf player delivers 4 balls with less than 3 strikes, a coach-pitcher comes in to inherit the strike count. FCoach pitch exceeding 6 feet high is a dead ball strike. GEvery coach pitch counts as a strike. NA single pitcher hitting 2 batters in an inning or in two separate innings total must be replaced. Section 7 Field Specs ABases set at 60 feet. Pitching rubber at 35 feet. Ball is 11″.