[FUBLUE]

...to call this an illegal pitch. If her plant foot is down, then her weight is on that leg, right?

Coach, you said there was a drag, the "catching air" then a drag. Where is she gaining an advantage? I don't see it as an advantage.

I see it as a pitcher trying not to twist an ankle.

If the plant foot is down, and there is a little "bounce", then I don't think I could ever call it illegal. She's obviously not pushing again. She's obviously not getting that advantage.

WMB said there might be a "hitch in her getty-up" (my phrase). Maybe she's pushing up instead of out too much, causing her to lose contact...happens to a lot of younger pitchers (and smaller pitchers) who push really hard off the pitching plate.

Crucify me, everyone, please, but I ain't calling it (if it is as minute as coach describes).