I think I kicked this IP call

[UmpireErnie]

OK.. so assume the pitching hand is moving the entire time but the glove hand is moving as well and staying "15 minutes ahead" of the pitching hand. Other than the fact that it looks weird what makes it illegal?

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by UmpireErnie

OK.. so assume the pitching hand is moving the entire time but the glove hand is moving as well and staying "15 minutes ahead" of the pitching hand. Other than the fact that it looks weird what makes it illegal?

If all of the criteria are met that make it a legal pitch, as you imply, then it is a legal pitch.

[ronald]

If U1 means the base umpire, then I would say it is not your call. You have the feet-- leap, etc. not the hands and wind up.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by ronald

If U1 means the base umpire, then I would say it is not your call. You have the feet-- leap, etc. not the hands and wind up.

So, if the pitcher continues a wind-up motion after releasing the pitch and the BU sees it while the PU is watching the pitch to the plate, s/he shouldn't call it?

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by ronald

If U1 means the base umpire, then I would say it is not your call. You have the feet-- leap, etc. not the hands and wind up.

That may be general guidance, but not an absolute.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by ronald

If U1 means the base umpire, then I would say it is not your call. You have the feet-- leap, etc. not the hands and wind up.

Not completely correct. That's your primary, but BU should continue to watch. About the only thing I can't see a BU calling is a 24" violation.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Not completely correct. That's your primary, but BU should continue to watch. About the only thing I can't see a BU calling is a 24" violation.

Except in NCAA, where they put those very helpful white lines down on the field from the pitcher's plate......just remember though, that any NCAA coach will tell you that it is only the OTHER pitcher that is illegal!!!