Not in contact with rubber at release??

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Originally posted by up-and-in
Howdy,

Recently witnessed a RH pitcher who at the end of his stride motion to home does a funky little hop that has him land about 6-10 inches off the rubber ball still in hand - and then he finishes the pitch. He starts on the rubber - but by the time he finishes his stride - he has moved significantly closer to the plate.....

Is this legal???

THANKS in advance for insight!!!!


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[Edited by up-and-in on Jul 1st, 2004 at 12:46 PM]

He does this from the set position or from windup? I can't visualize it.