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Old Fri Jun 01, 2007, 06:43am
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by Dakota
All due respect to both Mike and WMB, this argument about whether the step back is for novice pitchers or power pitchers is silly. Fact is, some believe it helps both. I think they are right.
Well, with all due respect to Tom, that had nothing to do with my statement.

I stated it was in place for 'PARTICIPATION' reasons. I have been told, it is easier to throw a pitch without being required to have both feet on the pitcher's plate, hence more girls will at least attempt to pitch for their team.
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