Senior Slowpitch Pitching (6 foot box)

[Linknblue]

In senior ASA play the pitcher may deliver a pitch from anywhere within the box is my understanding. The question: The pitchers presents the ball while standing at the back of the box. He starts walking and delivers the ball on his 3rd step still within the box. Is he required to take only 1 step or no steps to deliver the pitch after his stop and presentation or is he allowed to walk into his delivery? I'm thinking "illegal pitch, ball" since this motion could confuse a batter. I've got guys arguing the opposite that it's legal because it's "senior ball" with a box, not a rubber.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Linknblue

In senior ASA play the pitcher may deliver a pitch from anywhere within the box is my understanding. The question: The pitchers presents the ball while standing at the back of the box. He starts walking and delivers the ball on his 3rd step still within the box. Is he required to take only 1 step or no steps to deliver the pitch after his stop and presentation or is he allowed to walk into his delivery? I'm thinking "illegal pitch, ball" since this motion could confuse a batter. I've got guys arguing the opposite that it's legal because it's "senior ball" with a box, not a rubber.

IP. I hate this rule, I hate this rule, I hate this rule. And I consider it a coward's response.

The only rule difference is that they may pitch from anywhere behind the PP for 6'. That does not change any of the other rules.

Once the pitcher comes to the required stop, the next motion must be the delivery of the ball. The pitcher may take a step in any direction as long as the pivot foot remains in contact with the PP and the step is simultaneous with the pitch.

If the pitcher takes more than one step, that means the pitch was not simultaneous with the permissible step and at some point, the pivot foot lost contact with the PP.