Why move pitching distance?

[reccer]

Do you still believe the game would be the same if the pitching distance was moved back for all of these players not playing at an elite level?

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Actually, my comments were directed at increasing offense in D1 college games, not whether 16 year olds bodies were mature enough to pitch from the increased distance. So, to be clear, 40 foot for all but the elite works fine.

In high school games, there is plenty of action at 40', so no compelling need to change. If your DD doesn't want to have to adjust from 43 to 40, then don't play high school ball, they are two different worlds anyway On the other hand, if you are a legitimate D1 pitching candidate, blowing away high school hitters will not be a problem from any distance.

If the colleges want to see the prospects from 43', then make the change. Using your example, it will be easier to separate the 8K kids that are competing for the 80 D1 pitching slots.