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Old Tue Jul 07, 2009, 04:17pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu View Post
I wish they'd eliminate the leap from the women's game. Both NFHS and ASA. I see no reason to restrict leaping because of the sex of a player.

Many years ago in a company modified pitch league I played in, we had a couple of female pitchers. They pitched from the 46' distance. I don't recall that leaping was of particular concern back then, although the crow hop was a known violation. I'd guess if the women were pitching from 46', they'd be allowed to leap [w/ the toe pointed down, of course - but that's another discussion].
The leap was eliminated from the men's game to keep them playing ASA ball. Had nothing to do with the amount of intimate situations by a player.
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