Help with 16 inch

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tzme415,

This is my first post, so I hope it's helpful.

In 16" slow pitch, a pitcher may hesitate by stopping his pitching motion once it has begun or by faking a pickoff attempt.

One of the most common hesitations occurs when a pitcher suddenly stops his motion just before he releases the ball toward the plate in an attempt to catch the runner leaning toward second base.

A pitcher may hesitate twice before either delivering the pitch or attempting a pickoff. A third hesitation would result in an illegal pitch.

Runners may lead off and may be played on by the pitcher or catcher. Beyond that, most leagues usually have their own rules pertaining to runners advancing or stealing.

Some things to look for when working the 16" game:

*Make sure no one is wearing a batting glove in the field.

*Check to see if the league rules permit use of "Chicago-style" bats. These are thick, wooden bats which would be illegal in ASA play, but are allowed by some 16" leagues.

*Pay special attention to the first baseman's handling of throws from infielders. In the 16" game, first basemen will juggle throws much more often.