Rulings For NFHS

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

But she may throw it over there, too. I cannot stop her, neither can you.

can: be physically or mentally able to {he can lift 200 pounds}
may: have permission to {you may go now}
(Webster)

At least that there be the way I learnt it!

So, she CAN, but that doesn't mean she MAY.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Dakota

can: be physically or mentally able to {he can lift 200 pounds}
may: have permission to {you may go now}
(Webster)

At least that there be the way I learnt it!

So, she CAN, but that doesn't mean she MAY.

Pitchers MAY not crow hop, either, but they do, don't they?

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Pitchers MAY not crow hop, either, but they do, don't they?

True, but the question was "may" the pitcher..., not "can" the pitcher.... So, it doesn't matter whether the can or can't, does or doesn't ... either way, she mayn't.