I totally agree with the pitching rules, it's in the best interest of everyone and our first USSSA baseball experience was definitely positive.
Had a kid who pitched 2 great innings one day. Took the mound the next day and couldn't find the strike zone. Young kids are easily rattled and I wanted to move him, let him calm down and possibly use him later in the game.
In reviewing the rules, it appears if I do not make two trips to the mound with the same pitcher, he may return.
The time out thing for defensive conferences was an issue too. One coach kept calling time, talking to players (other than the pitcher) and even tried the hidden ball trick.
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