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Both are illegal pitches because the pitcher did not meet the requirements of Rule 6-1-1 parts a and b: a. "... with the hands separated." b. "... the pitcher shall take (or simulate taking) a signal from the catcher." This would not be a quick pitch because the batter is ready. Rule citations are NFHS. From the OP: Quote:
We do the teams and our fellow umpires a disservice when we let infractions slide because we might take some heat for making the correct call. Last edited by marvin; Tue May 19, 2009 at 01:59pm. Reason: remove dreaded small ball language |
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Pitcher has ball, standing behind pitcher's plate, looking at catcher for a few seconds (I am not assuming what she is doing).
While pitcher is standing behind pitcher's plate the batter gets into the batter's box and gets ready to receive pitch. Pitcher steps onto the pitcher's plate and immediately brings hands together. She either - goes into pitching motion immediately OR stands with her hands together for a few seconds and then goes into her pitching motion. In both cases it is an illegal pitch, but can not be a quick pitch because the batter was ready to receive the pitch. BTW - I edited my earlier post to remove the dreaded small ball language. |
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I probably wouldn't have a problem with this one. Around here, we are lucky just to get some of the HS pitchers to step onto the plate with their hands separated.
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