In addition to the points of emphasis that the National Federation had point out, our state association published their own points. Since they are also rules-based, they're valuable for everyone to consider.

First, we talk about several aspects of pitching rules, including timing, replants, taking the sign. Then, we go on to the requirement for the rules to remain the rules with no modifications. Lastly, we talk about some mechanics pointers that the OHSAA had seen in 2024 and wanted to address.

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