The Official Forum - anything wrong with this pitching sequence?

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Originally Posted by DaveASA/FED (Post 747100)

In ASA it's technically illegal by 6.1D which says

But there is also the arguement (which I agree with) of how do I know when she really took the signal, as long as she pauses to simulate taking the signal prior to bring the hands together I would say it's ok. I would talk to the pitcher, or their coach depending on the age etc. and tell them that this can be judged as illegal it would be better to take the signal with the hands apart to remove any doubt.

NEW MYTH: The pitcher must take a signal from the catcher!

Please folks, get off the signal issue. WGAF when the pitcher takes the signal? If there is a hesitation, all is good. If the pitcher is stepping and bringing the hands together at the same time, that may be a problem.

If the pitcher is looking in the general direction of the plate and her hands are separated when she comes to rest/hesitates while contacting the PP, she is probably going to be good, IMO.