NCAA 2009 Rule Changes

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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

The rule rationale states "To be considered inside the pitcher’s lane, the pitcher shall not have any part of her foot in contact with the ground completely outside of any part of a line that defines the pitcher’s lane." Underline added for emphasis.

It may be a misstatement, but the entire foot does not have to be outside to be illegal. The entire foot must be inside to be legal.

That is somewhat easier to determine; like the entire foot must be inside the batters box at the start of the pitch.

I think we are chasing ghosts here. The next argument from the coach will be, "but she already released the pitch and slid her foot to the side moving into a ready position for fielding a batted ball" or something similar. There will be a million and one excuses and the lines will not remain distinct for long.

The ONLY way to make this work is through the use of synthetic turf and painted lines and I guarantee you that will not happen.