ASA, after the 3rd charged conference the pitcher is removed from the pitching position for the remainder of the game, this is on the 4th trip and all trips thereafter. If the coach informs the umpire of the pitching change then there is not a charged conference and the pitcher may return to the pitching position.
There is no reqirement to pitch to any batter.
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