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[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by benbret

NFHS fast pitch softball. Pitcher steps on the pitcher's plate with her hands separated. A. She then brings her hands together before the batter is in the batter's box or B. she brings her hands together before the umpire is ready. Is A & B legal or illegal?

What rule do you think she might have broken?

That's the first question you should always ask when something seems odd. Lots of things look odd, but are not illegal - and if you're going to call an IP, you should know EXACTLY what rule was broken.

Hope that helps.