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As I re-read the governing NCAA rule, I don't see where it matters if the pitcher has started her motion or not.

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a. Pitcher.The pitcher is considered to be in the pitching position when with her hands apart, she steps forward, puts both feet on the pitchers plate and the catcher is in position to receive the pitch. The pitcher may
not take the pitching position on the pitchers plate without being in possession of the ball, and she may not simulate the pitching position, with or without the ball, when near the pitchers plate.

b. Catcher. The catcher must be within the catchers box from the time the pitcher steps on the pitchers plate until the pitch is released. No part of the catchers feet may be outside the lines until the pitch is released.
EFFECT (a)-(c)Illegal pitch (see Rule 10-8).

However, bringing the hands together is part of the pitching motion so either way, this one was an Illegal Pitch (IMO).
Does the "HM1" indicate Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class? If so, nice to see another swabbie on here. If not, you're plagiarizing!!

In ASA rules, if the catcher is not within the "catcher's box" the pitcher can't start the pitch. It seems to me that the timing is a critical thing in the described incident.

Chief,
The HM1 represents the title earned and presented to me by the USNR. I am an Active member assigned to a SeaBee detachment.

Your service and sacrifice are appreciated.

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Originally posted by Dakota

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Originally posted by Rattlehead
wouldn't the call of an Illegal pitch be mute?

Depends, but it shouldn't be. The umpire should always give a verbal "illegal" with the call. ;)

That's just what I was thinking!!! However, I have a feeling that RH meant "moot."

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Originally posted by Skahtboi
However, I have a feeling that RH meant "moot."