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Looked at these rules in the LL book. You are right, they do seem to conflict. I agree with one of the posts stated that perhaps LL just left out the wording as in 8.01 (s); however, it is stated in the rule book as such and one must abide by the book.
I would look at the word "delivered" in this conflict. In delivery of a pitch, if pitcher follows all of section 8.01, then we know that a proper "delivery" of a pitch was made. Therefore, under 8.05 (a), the sliding of the foot in 8.01 (s) is actually part of the legal "delivery" that begins with the pitcher's foot in contact with the rubber; therefore, meeting the requirement of 8.05 (a).
Just my opinion..
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