Another Legal or Illegal Question

18U ASA College Showcase. Definitely a had to be there play, but will try my best english to explain.


Pitcher takes position on pitcher's plate with gloved hand (left hand) covering hand with ball (right hand). As PU, it appears both hands are together. She then "separates", swings both arms upward, then brings both hands together above her head, brings both arms down, then separates and starts her pitching windup. (Hopefully, you can get a somewhat good visual from this). I call IP.

Coach comes out of dugout, asking why I called an IP. Tell coach that the pitcher cannot bring her hands together twice. He (and pitcher also) tell me that she did not have her hands together the first time.

Question #1: Is this a legal or illegal pitch? Please explain your answer (and references would be even greater).

Question #2: Can BU make this call if they have the angle to see the separation?

Await your responses.

Serg