CLARIFICATION OF EXISTING BAT RULE

"Use of bats in USSSA Baseball Play" announcement effective immediately:

There has been some confusion on the use of bats in USSSA sanctioned activities, in particular
ones that are designed or marketed as "Coach Pitch". This announcement is intended to clarify
the existing rules. Baseball bats that are designed or marketed as Coach Pitch and/or not
for use with regulation baseballs are not legal in USSSA sanctioned activities that use regulation baseballs.
This is for all ages and all divisions of T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Machine Pitch and Kid Pitch,
but not limited to these. (Regulation baseballs include the 9" and 8.5"). All bats must meet the
criteria in the USSSA Bylaws at www.usssa.com. Contact your USSSA Baseball State Director
if you have any questions at www.usssa.com.