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This is yet another case of ASA "modifying" a rule to catch up with the times but being afraid to clearly do so. The catcher is permitted to move in front of the front line of the catcher's box, provided she doesn't obstruct the batter. Keep in mind that the front line of the catcher's box is only 2 1/2 feet from the back edge of home plate. The reality is that almost no catcher has her feet completely on the ground outside the catcher's box prior to the release of the pitch. Do be out of the box the catcher's feet would only be a 1 1/2 feet from home plate. Her bent knees would only be about 1/2 foot from the plate.
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