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We actually had a league put in a rule in 10U that if the ball struck the ground first the batter will not be awarded first base. We also have some local rules that say any one pitcher cannot hit more than 4 batters or she must be removed. We have a couple of leagues that do not allow walks in 10U (one even in 12U), the coach pitches the remaining or all 3 strikes on ball 4. Needless to say, these are not some of the more competitive leagues in the area.