Illegal pitch video.

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by Rita C

Do any of you think this might be a good training video for umpires?

My 3.5 cents.

The video has some educational value, but due to it's age, it is slightly outdated. The college pitchers has very much changed their style since the creation of this video (and may have as a direct effect of this video). The number of leapers are declining. In the smattering of games that I work (all divisions), I see more textbook draggers in comparison to 2010 (which was the big "crack-down" year).

However, what needs to be replaced is the final title card. None of the "big 3" recognize a "replant" as a pitching violation (I know, the definition of "crop hop" includes the word "replant").
Here is an extra penny: I believe it was a misunderstanding that lead to the phrase: "All leaps includes replants." The pitcher will land, but only to finish the pitch. The ISF recognized this and allows both men and women to leap.

And the extra half cent: I think there is way too much effort and concentration on being outside the 24". If the pitcher starts in the middle of the pitcher's plate, a female pitcher cannot be outside the 24" without leaping (which should be called). Bio-mechanically, it is impossible for someone under the height of 6'5" to drag and deliver a pitch with proper hip placement. However, she can be in violation if she starts on the end of the pitcher's plate. Way easier to concentrate if you see the pitcher slide to the side. The video very much demonstrates my theory.