Pitching Mechanics

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by David B

Agreed,

Every power pitcher leaves the rubber before he actually pitches the ball, its almost impossible not to so don't see what's the problem.

Rule wise covered under TOP.

Thanks
David

Yep - but not by several feet, and it's not just the power pitchers. There's a natural pull-off due to the body twist but the question is whether the deliberate leap should be considered OK.

Secondly, IF he is touching down with the pivot foot before pitching (as some think) shouldn't that be balked? Would the touch-down be considered a step with the pivot foot?

I can't comprehend how he can command a pitch using the method anyhow. Apparently some can but I don't think the majority of pitchers could.