Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) · verified
| Level | Daily max | 0 days rest | 1 day rest | 2 days rest | 3 days rest | 4 days rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 10-12 | 110 | 1–25 | 26–40 | 41–65 | 66–90 | 91–110 |
| Grades 8-9 | 90 | 1–25 | 26–40 | 41–65 | 66–90 |
Source: IHSAA Baseball Manual: Pitching Limitation Rule · retrieved 2026-10-16
| Consecutive-day rule | Consecutive days are added together to set rest. The combined total may not exceed 110 (grades 10-12) or 90 (grades 8-9). |
|---|---|
| Weekly / multi-day limit | Grades 10-12: 180 per Sun-Sat week through Sat, June 6, 2026, then daily limit only. Grades 8-9: 150 per week all season. |
| Finish the batter at max? | Yes, may finish the batter at the cap (soft cap). |
| How rest days are counted | Calendar days (85 Monday means eligible Friday). |
| Season / version | 2026 (summer season) |
| Notes | Doubleheader: more than 40 pitches in game 1 means ineligible for game 2. |
When can they pitch again? Add every day they pitched (tournaments often start Thursday).
Rest days are calendar days after the game date, so 3 days of rest after a Tuesday outing means eligible Saturday. Consecutive-day, multi-day and event caps are applied where the rule states numbers; anything else is listed as not calculated.
How many pitches can they throw on a given day, after their recent outings?
2 tournament operators found running youth/travel events here (retrieved 2026-10-16). Each links its own site; pitching rules link to the operator's ArmRules page. Blank = the operator does not publish one we could find.
| Operator | Events seen | Pitching rules | Bat rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| USSSA Baseball (state directors) iabaseball.usssa.com | USSSA state tournaments, state championships and the National All-State qualifier path | USSSA Baseball | BatRules |
| Perfect Game (PG) tournaments www.perfectgame.org/schedule/Default.aspx?Type=Tournaments | 2026 PG Midwest Founders Elite Championship; 2026 PG Midwest Fall Classic; 2026 PG Midwest Fall Invitational | Perfect Game (PG) tournaments | BatRules |
These rules apply wherever the organization sanctions an event. Individual events can modify them, so check the event page.
Bat rules for this state: BatRules: IA
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