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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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I would normally agree but our mutual friend Henry game this specific example in many clinics and ruled it legal.
Maybe you need to take it up with the NUS.
By the description, the foot (left) is on the plate and the other foot (right) is on the ground AND the knee is on the ground too.
As decsribed, both feet are on the gound, the right is not sliding. I will bet you that you cannot take the described position without some part of the right foot being planted firmly.
Try imitating the motion described and you will find that it is legal.
REALLY AWKWARD but legal.
[Edited by scottk_61 on Aug 25th, 2005 at 05:22 PM]