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On the original question, I'd like to see the leap legalized (toe down), even without moving the plate, but simplify the crow hop rule to say simply that it is illegal to push off the first time from anywhere other than the plate, and it is illegal to push off more than once. The pitcher should be free to do with her stride foot whatever she wants (backward step, whatever), but must land within the 24". The pivot foot can do whatever also, even land outside the 24", so long as there is not another push.
Free up the umpires to be looking for what actually matters - a push off closer to the batter than the pitcher's plate.
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Tom
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