Mike Rowe - ASA Rule Suggestions

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Originally posted by WestMichBlue
"Other than the "but they allow it" argument, what argument is there in support of giving the pitchers more advantage?"

But "they" (ASA) allow it inside their own rules - for men and JO boys.

"Perhaps the reverse argument should be made for utrip and fed to change?"

Perhaps the reverse argument should be made for ASA to change the mens game?

I have no idea when ASA modified it's FP rules for women, but I assume that it was a modification to existing men's FP rules. Men's pitching rules appear to be an adaption of Baseball rules as required to modify for underhand throwing.

Now I'll go out on a limb with a theory. When ASA rules gods (guys?) gathered in their smoke filled room, did they decided that women would not be able to hit the ball - so they had to restrict the pitcher?

Finally, a national organization that writes rules ONLY for JO age girls (NFHS) keeps the step back in their rules, and (I've been told) will not consider changing to the ASA rule. What do they know that ASA doesn't?

WMB

As noted, other than 10U & 12U, the male pitchers are throwing from an extra 6' than the female pitchers. NFHS still has too much male influence in their rules-making standards.

And does NFHS & USSSA allow an actual step or just permit the non-pivot foot to not be in contact with the plate?

But when it all comes down to it, if a girl cannot pitch in ASA, the chances of pitching in the NCAA may not be that great.