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Originally posted by softballmom2
Can somebody help me with illegal pitches in high school ball?
1.How is the ball to be presented before stepping to the mound? Can the pitcher put the ball in the glove with the other hand out of the glove and then step to the mound or does the ball have to be in the hand opposite the glove and visible?
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There is no requirement to present the ball. The ball can be in either hand or glove; visible or hidden.
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Originally posted by softballmom2
2.Is there a rule concerning a pitcher that screams after she releases the ball(we're not talking as she releases it, we're talking as the ball is getting to the batter).
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No, not specifically pertaining to the pitcher. This may be considered obstruction of the batter (rule 8-1-1-d) or possibly unsporting conduct, or possibly nothing. If it was timed to when the pitch reaches the plate, I would not allow it; probably ruling unsporting conduct of a minor nature (warning to the offender, ejection if repeated).