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Originally Posted by tcannizzo
Black and white - ASA 6.3.H - Pushing off with the pivot foor from a place other than the pitcher's plate is illegal.
My interp: The ball of the foot is required for a "push". Therefore, the ball of the foot must be in contact with the plate prior to any forward motion.
Shades of gray #1
Pivot foot heel is on the plate.
Illegal
Shades of gray #2
Pivot foot is flat on the ground, with just the back of the heel in contact with the front edge of the plate.
Illegal
Comments please.
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According to the book, both are legal as long as the pivot foot remains in contact to the plate prior to the forward step. Which part of the foot is irrelevant. Is there really an advantage?