The pitching is done by the players only - No Coach Pitching! There are ten players on the field. Four balls equal a walk.  A walk is as good as a hit, so please don't swing at bad pitches. All players hit even if they sat on the bench that inning. There are unlimited 3rd strike foul balls. Catchers equipment must be worn during games. No Jewelry is allowed.  If you have newly pierced ears, please place a bandaid over the earings as the umpire will require the player to remove them otherwise. The pitching distance is 35'. There are unlimited bases on an overthrow. Every pitch is a live ball unless the umpire says otherwise.