ASA vs NFHS Pitching Rules

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by rwest

...So in ASA the pitcher can stop her windup before she separates her hands because the pitch has not begun yet, but in FED she can not. Correct?

Originally Posted by rwest

Most pitchers aren't going to bring the ball to the side and stop. It is normally part of their windup and they will continue with the motion. However, it could happen and in an ASA game, it is legal and should be allowed. In FED, it's illegal.

The motion being discussed here is the motion prior to the hands separating for the back swing. In Fed, the pitcher cannot NOT deliver the pitch once she starts her windup, but it does not say she cannot stop moving.