Gozer's pitching question (NFHS rules)

[WestMichBlue]

If the hands separate and come back together, it is illegal in both ASA (6.3.B) or NFHS (6.4.b).

If the hands do not retouch, it is still illegal due to the stop and reversal of the forward motion (ASA 6.3.C), (NFHS 6.4.c).

If the hands stayed together during the first back swing, you could make a case for IP in NFHS, but I think that I would have to see the complete pitching motion a couple times to make my call. As noted, legal in ASA.

Whatever, the young lady needs some coaching. Not only to eliminate the IP's, but to become a better pitcher. Too much motion at the begining of the pitch accomplishes little and tends to throw the pitcher out of sync. Too many pitchers do too much up front and then get the stride foot out too soon. When the arm is still at 11:00 or 12:00 when the stride foot lands they become arm throwers. Not good!

WMB