Fastpitch question

[HugoTafurst]

I realize I am the only one who gives a sh1t, but up until 2009, the NFHS rule read:

ART. 4 . . . After a dead-ball situation, the ball becomes live when it is held by the pitcher within the 16-foot circle and the umpire calls and/or signals “Play Ball” and gives a beckoning hand signal.

the 2010 is the first to use

held by the pitcher on the pitcher’s plate

now I can sleep.

BTW, I admit to not really paying attention to whether or not she is in contact with the plate. As a matter of fact, I admit to being rather lax about even putting the ball in play in a lot of situations...... and when I do, its always with the single word, "PLAY"