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Originally posted by DownTownTonyBrown
The rule does not mean that the release point is below the hip (SP) it only means that the delivery must come from below the hip.
The release point for FP is lower because the pitcher is pushing the ball foward/flat as fast as they can. For SP the release point is higher because the ball is released in an upward direction to get that minimum 6 foot arch.
Delivery for both games must be from below the hip and the release points are different.
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Please note where I mentioned the rule or any of it's stipulations?
Don't bother, you will not find it because I didn't. I simply pointed out to PaulR that is was a misperception that a SP pitch could not be delivered from below the hip. It happens and I see it regularly from the most recreational to the major level.
Now, if you want to talk ASA, there is no such stipulation in the SP pitching rules as there is for the FP pitching (6.3.E).