RHBL Pitching Restrictions

 

From the RHBL Rules 2011-2012.

3.8.4. PITCHING LIMITS

THE LEAGUE WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY ABUSE OF THESE LIMITS NOR ANYONE TRYING TO OFFER SOME SORT OF INTERPRETATION.

If unrestricted the following limits apply:

Under 19	80 pitches or 4 innings
Under 16	80 pitches or 4 innings
Under 14	65 pitches or 3 innings
12 Years	55 pitches or 3 innings
11 Years	55 pitches or 3 innings
10 Years	40 pitches or 2 innings

 

If restricted the following limits apply:

Under 16	29 pitches or 4 innings
Under 14	24 pitches or 3 innings
12 Years	24 pitches or 3 innings
11 Years	24 pitches or 3 innings
10 Years	19 pitches or 2 innings

 

A pitcher is restricted if they are scheduled to play again in the same weekend (eg as a Rep Player or in a gala day irrespective of whether the player is available to play in that scheduled game, eg if the Rep Player is planning to be away interstate on the day of their representative game then that player is still restricted during their club game).

A pitcher that is unrestricted may exceed their limit to complete a batter at the plate. Once a pitcher has reached the unrestricted limit, they may stay in the game in another defensive position other than as a Catcher.

A pitcher that is restricted (i.e. without two clear rest days) may not exceed their limit to complete a batter at the plate.

Any team found to over pitch or catch a player in an RHBL game will have a penalty of forfeit applied to it and the coach will face the RHBL Judiciary for disciplinary action which may include suspension.

All players that are playing in other games outside of RHBL must be fully aware off NSWBB rules on Pitching restrictions and must notify their coach if they have pitched in the days prior to any RHBL game.