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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
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Originally posted by scottk_61
Legal, why wouldn't it be?
Just because it looks weird doen't mean it is illegal.
If you are going to call IP on something because it "LOOKS" strange, you are going to be in for a long day at any Seniors Tournament.
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Speaking ASA
It wouldn't be legal because the first sentence of Rule 6(SP)1.A reads:
The pitcher must take a position with both feet firmly on the ground and with one or both feet in contact with the pitcher's plate.
I believe I would find it difficult to believe someone's foot can be "firmly" on the ground if the bottom of the foot isn't in contact with it.
Okay, now we can start discussing what is meant by "firmly on the ground". 
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That's why I posted it here...
To refer to 6S-1.A, he did start standing up... so both feet were "firmly on the ground" when he took position. He took a step; then his back-swing and forward-swing happened as he was dropping to one knee. His release was when the knee hit the ground.
I called an IP on the pitch... When he asked why I called the IP, I told him that he had to be on both feet when he released the ball, not on one foot and one knee. (thinking about 6S-1.A). I could have probably justified it with 6S-3.E because his step wasn't simultaneous with the release.
(BTW: he never did the knee trick again... had him for two back-to-back games.)