Pitchers not pausing with hands seperated.

[tmielke]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Anyone else seen a major increase in this happening over the past year or so? For what ever reason, it seams alot of pitchers have started taking the signal back in the circle then stepping on and immediately bringing the hands together. Don't know why this seems to becoming the standard technique, but if they would just take the signal on the pitching plate there wouldnt be any problems.

My DD pitches. She takes the sign from the catcher behind the pitchers plate, positions the ball in her glove so when she brings her hands together the ball is in the proper position for the grip needed for the pitch.

After she steps on the pitchers plate she pauses shortly brings her hands together and pitches.

Every season, I have had to educate other blues and coaches that there is nothing wrong with taking the signal while not in contact with the pitchers plate.