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Author TOPIC: Foot placement when pitching
Amoore

May 25, 2019
2:52:11 PM

Entry #: 4262305
Are you able to please clarify that both feet do not have to be in contact with the pitching plate. The rule was updated in 2017 and there is still some confusion.

Thanks!!!


M Bobbs

May 25, 2019
4:34:51 PM

Entry #: 4262309
Pitching Regulation 7.1- Page 50

7.1 : PRELIMINARIES. Before starting the delivery (pitch), the pitcher shall comply with the following:
a. She shall take a position with her pivot foot on the pitcher’s plate and non-pivot foot on or behind the pitcher’s plate. Both feet must be on the ground within the 24 inch length of the Pitcher’s plate. Her shoulders shall be in line with first and third bases. The hands shall be separated. The ball can be in the glove or pitching hand.
SEE HANDOUTS FOR VISUAL OF FOOT PLACEMENT


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