- Jun 24, 2013
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We have a pitcher that starts with both her feet on the plate and then takes a step backwards with her left foot. I know this is illegal in ASA but is it OK in HS still?
I think her hands come together and then she takes a step back but I will watch more closely when she pitches again. She doesn't want to pitch anyways, she is being pushed into it.
Depends on what state HS rules you are playing under but from everything I have seen this is illegal everywhere around here under any organization except Little League stepping back is still allowed.
A few states play under ASA rules, the vast majority play under FED rules. If you are in Florida every reference I can find online is that Florida does in fact play under FED rules which would make the step back legal.
I know that FED rules allow a step back and I might get flamed for this comment but it is how I feel.
If she has intentions of playing outside of High School softball, teach her to not step back at all.