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Originally Posted by tcannizzo
In each case, P would take the PP with both hands separated, then begin the windup where the hands might touch for an instant during the windup.
It is my ASA understanding that P must bring both hands together, pause, then when the hands separate the pitch then begins.
Am I misinformed?
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The pause must take place after the pitcher has assumed the pitching position on the pitchers plate and while the hands are still separated. This is to allow the batter to know that the pitcher is about to pitch and to prevent the immediate step onto the PP and moving directly into the delivery.
The rule does state that the hands must come together for between one and ten seconds as Manny stated, but the interpretation has always been that as long as the hands touch, even if it is during the windup, the requirement is met.