Pitching Mechanics

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Originally Posted by Rich Ives

There was a huge discussion, but I don't remember at which site.
Some thought it OK.
Some thought (I'm one) that if you look closely that the pivot foots hits (a puff of dust and a scuff mark seem to be there) out in front of the rubber before he throws.
Some thought it violates the requirement to pitch while in contact.
I think the hands are too high for FED but OK for OBR.

Thanks Dash for the link! Rich, if you find what site the discussion took place, I would appreciate a link.

The purpose of this is not the hand positioning, but where the pivot foot is at the time of the release and also how much closer the pitcher ends up towards the plate in comparison to a conventional stride.

This issue came recently came up in an NCAA game and caused a pretty big sh!t house as to whether it is legal by rule ... considering the pivot foot not being in contact with the rubber and/or is the pitcher gaining an illegal advantage because he is "significantly" closer to the plate at the time of the release.

Law Ump, Squeaky, Hickman and the rest of you - I would be interested in hearing your interpretation of this rule as it relates for NCAA and OBR only

Please refer to this link (below) as well. Its the same video but slowed down at 10% of normal speed. Notice, there are two landing marks - one that looks to be where the conventional stride lands and the second, of course, is where the pitcher lands using this unique style

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaTQ7...eature=related