Why is the leap illegal?

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Originally posted by bethsdad
I think this is the first time I will disagree with Mike. ( I hope that is ok ) I think the leap up will take away a little from the pitch. Some of the pitchers energy is going up instead of towards home. BTW Glen, Did you call IP on Cat O ? Brian

Brian,

Yes, I did. One. For leaping. Naturally the coach
comes over and tells me "know one has ever called her
on that." Not true. As Mike noted, it is hard to de-
tect, what with her fast movement, but she will leave
the area.

glen

BTW, this was her junior year.