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Originally Posted by Manny A
Rita, I believe that's only a requirement in LL Softball (I assume that's what you're talking about, since you didn't mention it). I don't think there's a requirement in other organizations for the pitcher to "toe the plate" in order for the umpire to say "Play Ball."
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2011 NFHS 5-1-4
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ART. 4 . . . After a dead-ball situation, the ball becomes live when it is held by the pitcher on the pitcher’s plate and the umpire calls and/or signals “Play Ball” and gives a beckoning hand signal.
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Like I said, I believe this was a recent change, but cant look up older versions of the rule right now.
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 12:12pm
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