Licked Fingers & Others...

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by Crabby_Bob

Fed requires taking or simulating taking the sign from the catcher. 6-1-1b.
ASA only requires taking or simulating taking a sign, but doesn't specify from where.

OK; again, what says she has to look at the catcher to simulate to take a signal? Can the catcher verbalize a signal? Not saying she has to, but if she COULD, then looking at the catcher, whether you see, hear, or she uses telemetry, is NOT a rule requirement.

The PAUSE after stepping on and engaging the pitcher's plate, and before bringing the hands together is the only absolute rule requirement I see in NFHS, ASA, and most clearly in NCAA. And the only part that makes sense to me.