Florida/S. Florida talking heads

[RKBUmp]

They are at it again, "we have video of her throwing 70 mph with the foot in the air, and we have video of her throwing 70 mph with the foot on the ground. Where is she gaining an advantage? It is a stupid rule and if they pitchers arent gaining an advantage it shouldnt be illegal."

If it isnt an advantage, then why not just pitch legally? If they want the leap legal, then change the rule. Until then it is against the rules and the pitchers need to pitch within the rules they are playing under. One big point I do agree with though is it needs to be called all year, not just come tournament time. BUT, that does not change the fact these coaches know full well their pitchers arent legal and they choose to ignore it, then pitch a fit when they are called.

[BretMan]

If wasn't illegal to leap, what would stop a pitcher from launcing herself off the rubber like a standing broad jumper? Releasing the pitch another ten feet closer to the plate probably would be an advantage.

[RKBUmp]

Asu / Michigan game. "The runner has to slide going into second. "

[shagpal]

what about third?

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Asu / Michigan game. "The runner has to slide going into second. "

[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Asu / Michigan game. "The runner has to slide going into second. "

I was wondering about this as well. I know Michigan wanted INT on the retire runner, but the umpires made the right call. S.R. was not close to being interfered with.

BTW: Did anyone see the wild 7th inning of the game. What a great finish for Michigan and a heartbreaking ending for ASU.

All I can say is "Go Blue"

[outathm]

After spending the day out of the house I came home and started watching, and then erased it because I knew I would start yelling at the TV and my wife would get mad.

I figure I should keep her happy on the one of two weekends I am home this summer.

[azbigdawg]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Asu / Michigan game. "The runner has to slide going into second. "

I scared the dogs when she said this...

[tcannizzo]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

They are at it again, "we have video of her throwing 70 mph with the foot in the air, and we have video of her throwing 70 mph with the foot on the ground. Where is she gaining an advantage?

The further the leap the less reaction time for a batter. Ergo advantage.

Do the math.
70 mph = 369,600 feet per hour /60 = 6160 feet per min /60 = 102.6667 feet per second

Reaction time for a 70mph pitch at
43' is .42 seconds
42' is .41 seconds
41' is .40 seconds
40' is .39 seconds
, etc.