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"It is easier to pitch with the backward step allowed for a less practiced pitcher. The theory is that by allowing the backward step, more players are able to be pitchers."
That's just not true at all, Andy. Men have been pitching this way for 60+ years. For some unknown reason ASA decided to restrict it's female pitchers.
"In my experience, the best pitchers will pitch in the ASA style."
Not my experience. A young lady around here took her H.S. team to the State Championship game three years in a row, winning two of them. Big windup and huge step back. When she came forward it looked like she was shooting right in front of you. In fact, I think that most of the top pitchers in this state the last few years used the step back style.
I can take a 10 y.o. and teach her to pitch either style. But she will develop more speed and power with the step back method than with the trapped ASA method.
WMB
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