Rules Question

[al2340]

Actually 2 questions:

1) Where can I find a rulebook or something that explains rules such as:
2) Is there a height limit of the arc of a fast pitch pitch?

My daughter plays in a 12U town rec league and we've had pitches called as strikes that arc probably too high for slow pitch! The problem is, I can't find anywhere that defines what a fast pitch pitch is supposed to be!

Our local rules are very vague and don't address this.
Also, what is the rule on a quick pitch? I can find a definition of the term but, nothing that says what's legal/illegal!

Honestly, I don't know if we follow ASA or USSSA rules but, I can't find anything on either.

Thanx

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by al2340

Actually 2 questions:

1) Where can I find a rulebook or something that explains rules such as:

Speaking ASA, contact a local commissioner, UIC, etc. I'm sure they would be willing to sell you one.

2) Is there a height limit of the arc of a fast pitch pitch?

No.

Our local rules are very vague and don't address this.
Also, what is the rule on a quick pitch?

FP, it is a "no pitch".

[al2340]

So, if a girl throws a pitch with a 12 + foot arc and it crosses the plate in the strike zone, thats a legal pitch and can be called a strike?

[3afan]

Originally Posted by al2340

So, if a girl throws a pitch with a 12 + foot arc and it crosses the plate in the strike zone, thats a legal pitch and can be called a strike?

yep

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by al2340

So, if a girl throws a pitch with a 12 + foot arc and it crosses the plate in the strike zone, thats a legal pitch and can be called a strike?

as long as it doesn't hit the plate, yes

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

as long as it doesn't hit the plate, yes

Even if it does hit the plate, it is still a legal pitch; it is just not a strike.

[al2340]

OK, thanx...I always thought fast pitch meant fast pitch, not slow pitch!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by al2340

OK, thanx...I always thought fast pitch meant fast pitch, not slow pitch!

So "change ups" shouldn't be allowed?

And have you ever felt how "soft" a softball is?

[pob14]

If you google "eephus pitch" or Rip Sewell, you'll find out about "slow pitch" style pitching in that other bat-and-ball game, too.

[al2340]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

So "change ups" shouldn't be allowed?

No, I certainly don't mean that but, there's a huge difference between a FP change-up and an arcing slow pitch.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by al2340

No, I certainly don't mean that but, there's a huge difference between a FP change-up and an arcing slow pitch.

Visually maybe ... but not by rule. A pitch is a pitch.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by al2340

No, I certainly don't mean that but, there's a huge difference between a FP change-up and an arcing slow pitch.

There are a couple HS pitchers in my area that aren't going to get the ball to the plate without a hump on it, some reach 6'

[al2340]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

There are a couple HS pitchers in my area that aren't going to get the ball to the plate without a hump on it, some reach 6'

When I say "slow-pitch", I'm talking 10'-12' foot arc or more. I was under the belief that a fast-pitch, pitch could not have that much arc on it.
Obviously, I was incorrect in my assumtion.

Thanx to all for the clarification.