Illegal Pitch

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Dakota

By the literal reading of the rule, (speaking ASA) the so-called "touch and go" is illegal, but by common interpretation and practice, it is allowed. Note, though, that even if the 1 second was literally enforced, a "pause" would not be required. The hands may be in continuous motion once the "signs" have been taken.

ISF, to indicated I suppose that they are serious about the touch and go being illegal, says the hands have to be together for a minimum of 2 seconds.

As far as I know, the quick touch is generally treated as 1 second in all sanctions (even LL ?), except ISF.

[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

As far as I know, the quick touch is generally treated as 1 second in all sanctions (even LL ?), except ISF.

Yes, even LL . . .

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer

Yes, even LL . . .

One of my pet peeves is when a coach says she has to "present" the ball.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

One of my pet peeves is when a coach says she has to "present" the ball.

I hate that one too.. I recently had a new coach claim that. It wouldnt have been so bad except she had been an awesome HS/Travel ball pitcher who I umpired.. and she sure as heck never presented the ball. In fact neither did her sister laster year who was Var pitcher and neither does her youger sister who is a 12U pitcher, all of whom I've umpired.

For the OP, the intent of the rule is not to have us gauge "1 second", it's to set a period in time when the pitch is begining and and I have no prob with a "touch and go".

ISF has taken it to an extreme IMO requiring "two seconds" which clearly indicates holding the hands together for a period of time beyond touch and go.