trips to the mound

Question
my duaghter plays 9-10 fast pitch how many trips to the mound in one innning is a coach allowed to the pitcher

thanks chad putman  

Answer
Hi Chad P,

If you're playing by ASA rules the offense is allowed 3 charged conferences per 7 innings.  They may all be used during 1 inning or spread out over the 7.

It is not a charged conference if the manager informs the umpire they are replacing the pitcher before any verbal comments with the defensive player(s)or during a offensive conference and the defense is ready to play when the offense is ready.

Mark