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Old Tue Aug 14, 2012, 12:03pm
Manny A Manny A is offline
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Originally Posted by Rita C View Post
I also noticed that PU was putting the ball in play with her pivot foot behind the plate.

OOPS!

Rita
Rita, I believe that's only a requirement in LL Softball (I assume that's what you're talking about, since you didn't mention it). I don't think there's a requirement in other organizations for the pitcher to "toe the plate" in order for the umpire to say "Play Ball."
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