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Originally Posted by GarthB
A momentary adjustment of the ball is typically allowed where common sense and knowledge of the intent of the rule are found. This has been the case in various areas in which I have worked FED games including California and Washington State. It is also allowed at the Regional and State tournament levels in Washington and was included in the mandatory FED clinic a few years back.
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I never cease to be amazed. Of course an adjustment is allowed at all levels that I've called. However, we're not talking about an adjustment.
In my interpretation of the play, I interpret movement in the same manner that rule 6 does. From the windup the pitcher is limited to two pumps, movements etc.,
If an adjustment wasnt' allowed, then how would a pitcher ever throw a curve or a change up.
But, to bring the hands together and then to put the hand back down, that's not legal in FED.
Hope that makes at least what I'm talking about clear.
Thanks
DAvid