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Old Fri May 25, 2012, 03:22pm
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Originally Posted by TwoBits View Post
Agreed. I see a few veteran pitchers who get away with what would be considered illegal in youth ball, particularly coming to a complete stop at the chest, then stopping again at the belt.
When those pitchers act legally, there's often something else moving during the first pause of the hands — legs wiggling, knee moving, that kind of thing. Not in fact a double stop and not illegal at any level.

It can be effective against overeager runners.
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