When the batter is hitting pitched balls the pitcher must have at least one foot on the pitching circle. While the batter is hitting off the batting tee, the pitcher must have at least one foot on a pitching rubber or chalk mark at the center of the pitching circle. If the batting tee is used, the batting coach will remove the bat and the tee after each hit to prevent injuries. The batting coach may adjust the batting tee for those players unable to do so themselves. The batting coach may not physically assist the batter in any way after mid-season.
Verbal communications are acceptable.
Runners cannot lead off the base until the ball has been hit. If this rule is violated, the runner is out and play is immediately dead. All results of a hit ball are canceled. The pitch shall not count and the batter shall hit again or lead off the next inning. The rule only applies to the pitcher.