TRIPS TO THE MOUND RULE
It is not a charged conference if the manager or coach talks to the pitcher between innings, during the pitcher's warmup throws. If the manager remains with the pitcher after the allowed one minute or after the 8th throw, a conference is charged.
A manager or coach is considered to have concluded his visit to the mound when he leaves the 18-foot circle surrounding the pitcher's rubber. When the manager or coach leaves the 18-foot circle, he must keep going and not return to the mound.
If the catcher or any other player goes to the dugout and then immediately to the mound, it will be considered a visit to the mound by the manager.
If the manager or coach goes to the catcher or infielder and that player then goes to the mound (or the pitcher goes to the infielder at his position) before there is an intervening play (a pitch or other play), that will be the same as the manager or coach going to the mound.
In Little League®, if the manager calls time and meets with any defensive player, it is a charged visit.
If the defense meets when the offense calls time, it is not a visit if they break up immediately after the offense breaks up.
It is not a charged offensive time out if they meet when the defense called time, provided they break up when the defense ends their conference.
Submitted by: Jim Booth
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