Ruling on release point

[fullor30]

1st year softball ump, strictly rec league stuff and I have alot to learn. I was doing a coed 14" mush ball game and pitcher would move to far end of rubber, stretch legs out as far as possible all the while maintaining contact with rubber and release having a side arm effect. Batter complained calling it illegal.

I said you may very well be correct, as I don't know the rule, but I'm saying it's legal. Right or wrong?

Can anyone provide varying releases and rubber rules in 12" 14" 16 inch??

Probably kicked terminology, so pardon the ignorance.

Thanks

[Rich Ives]

Ask on the softball board - you'll have a much better chance of getting answered.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by fullor30

1st year softball ump, strictly rec league stuff and I have alot to learn. I was doing a coed 14" mush ball game and pitcher would move to far end of rubber, stretch legs out as far as possible all the while maintaining contact with rubber and release having a side arm effect. Batter complained calling it illegal.

I said you may very well be correct, as I don't know the rule, but I'm saying it's legal. Right or wrong?

Can anyone provide varying releases and rubber rules in 12" 14" 16 inch??

Probably kicked terminology, so pardon the ignorance.

Thanks

The softball board is where you should really post this but -

The size of the ball is not of consequence. It's the form of pitching, Fast Pitch, Modified or Slow Pitch that dictates the pitching regulations. For slow pitch (ASA) the pitcher is required to keep a foot in contact with the pitcher's plate. There is no requirement for which foot contacts the pitcher's plate or in which direction the pitcher may step.