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Originally posted by whiskers_ump
NCAA Rule 12 Sec. 18 a. The look-back rule is in effect when
the ball is live, the batter-runner has touched first base,
there are one or more runners, the pitcher has possession
and control of the ball within the pitcher's circle.
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This is a clear difference from ASA - adding
and control to just
possession makes a big difference. Under ASA, once the lookback is in effect, the pitcher does not need to keep the ball in her hands, only not drop it, etc., but in NCAA she does. In NCAA the pitcher would need to call TIME first.
Control to me would imply that the pitcher has secure possession of the ball and would be prepared to make a play if necessary or desired. Mere possession does not necessarily require that - it only requires that the
has the ball.
Terry mentioned putting the glove, with the ball inside, on the ground. Even in ASA, this would release the runners - placing the ball on the ground is close enough to "drop" for me, and she is clearly no longer holding it.