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Originally Posted by tmielke
My DD pitches. She takes the sign from the catcher behind the pitchers plate, positions the ball in her glove so when she brings her hands together the ball is in the proper position for the grip needed for the pitch.
After she steps on the pitchers plate she pauses shortly brings her hands together and pitches.
Every season, I have had to educate other blues and coaches that there is nothing wrong with taking the signal while not in contact with the pitchers plate.
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Which is why the rule would be better saying a pause on the plate with hand separated, as so many can't seem to get the word "simulate".