STEP BACK DURING PITCH (FP) ONLY

[Dakota]

Originally posted by chuck chopper
Do you think the ASA folks will ever ...

"Ever" is a long time. I don't think such a change is likely in the near future. JMO, though, from the outside looking in.

One thing you need to remember is the scope and objectives of the two bodies are different.

NFHS is exclusively concerned with high school girls and school teams. They, at least officially, are concerned with education and with participation. The back step is an easier mechanic for inexperienced pitchers, as testified to by your local rec leagues adopting it.

Of course, if I was writing the rules...