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Originally Posted by CecilOne
If I had a nickel, even a penny, for every time I wished the rule was changed to that; .... .... ....  |
This is one of those things that if you try to change, the self-proclaimed "traditionalists" would go crazy, although the present pitch prelim is not what it used to be.
1936: Position of the Pitcher: (a) Preliminary to pitcher, the pitcher shall take his position facing the batsman, with both feet squarely on the ground and both feet on top of the pitcher's plate. The ball shall be held in both hands, in front of the body.
One Foot in Contact with Pitcher's Plate When Delivering Ball
(b) In the act of delivering the ball to the batsman he must keep one foot in contact with the pitcher's plate and shall not take more than one step forward until the ball has actually left his hand.
(c) The pitch shall begin when one hand is taken off the ball and that hand shall not again touch the ball before it is deliver to the batsman
(d) A wind-up may consist of not more than one upwards in front and over, or one downward and backward swing of the pitcher arm.
(e) The ball shall be delivered on the first forward swing of the pitching arm.
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