Florida head coach accuses umpires of cheating his team at WCWS

[nc452010]

Could someone post up a copy/paste of the rule....?

If it doesn't mention gaining an advantage.....I'm wondering why everyone keeps referencing it (including the announcers...as I did watch the game). If it does mention it....I'm wondering what advantage she is/was gaining.

Thanks.

[BlitzkriegBob]

So here's another thread where the advantage/disadvantage talk has popped up.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by nc452010

Could someone post up a copy/paste of the rule....?

If it doesn't mention gaining an advantage.....I'm wondering why everyone keeps referencing it (including the announcers...as I did watch the game). If it does mention it....I'm wondering what advantage she is/was gaining.

Thanks.

It doesn't. And if you are actually giving credit to the TH for any type of rules knowledge............................

[JefferMC]

Originally Posted by nc452010

Could someone post up a copy/paste of the rule....?

If it doesn't mention gaining an advantage.....I'm wondering why everyone keeps referencing it (including the announcers...as I did watch the game). If it does mention it....I'm wondering what advantage she is/was gaining.

Thanks.

You may download the whole rulebook from here:

NCAA Publications - 2010-2011 Women's Softball Rules (2 Year Publication) Online NOW

As for the rule look at

10.4.4 No leaping is allowed. The pitcher may not become airborne on the
initial drive from the pitcher’s plate. The pivot foot must slide/drag on
the ground.

That won't tell you an iota of how umpires have been asked to enforce this rule, but I think the other posters are doing a pretty good job of that.

[nc452010]

So, where did this "gaining an advantage" phrase come from? Same place "tie goes to the runner" originated?

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by nc452010

So, where did this "gaining an advantage" phrase come from? ....

Soccer? Basketball?