Thread: Illegal Pitch
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Old Tue Jul 25, 2006, 07:51am
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Originally Posted by Dakota
By the literal reading of the rule, (speaking ASA) the so-called "touch and go" is illegal, but by common interpretation and practice, it is allowed. Note, though, that even if the 1 second was literally enforced, a "pause" would not be required. The hands may be in continuous motion once the "signs" have been taken.

ISF, to indicated I suppose that they are serious about the touch and go being illegal, says the hands have to be together for a minimum of 2 seconds.
As far as I know, the quick touch is generally treated as 1 second in all sanctions (even LL ?), except ISF.
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