[BlitzkriegBob]

I'm trying to do more slow pitch this year (well still only 15 SP games versus 124 FP games so far this year, but that's 9 more SP games than I did last year), and have a question about the legality of a pitching delivery I saw last night.

ASA Rule 6-3-C states "The pitcher must not use a delivery in which there is a stop or reversal of the pitching motion." Here's what I saw last night from one pitcher: He would have his hands together in front of his body at about belt high, then push them upwards to about his chest area. At that point, his hands would separate with his pitching hand holding the ball, continuing his upward motion for about another six to twelve inches. His pitching hand would stop, come back down, behind his body, then come forward again to deliver the ball on the forward motion past his hip. I'm wondering if that would be considered a reversal of the pitching motion, but if it is, would not the ending of the back swing also be considered a reversal? I'm trying not to over think what I'm reading, but I can't imagine what would be a reversal if this is not.

FWIW, I did not call his motion as being illegal, but noted it for future reference. The other team didn't complain...this is a church league that actually is a fun league to umpire as the teams all know each other and there is plenty of good fellowship that occurs during all the games.